Banette (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Banette (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Banette (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare # of the DP3: Shining Darkness set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Banette (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Banette (Japanese) (Rare, DP3: Shining Darkness #) changes hands at roughly $1.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.99, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $1.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.99, Lightly Played $6.05, Heavily Played $1.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.05 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Banette (Japanese)
Banette (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Banette (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
