Banette (Japanese)
Pt1: Galactic's Conquest · 048/096 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/096
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Banette (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Banette (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #048/096 of the Pt1: Galactic's Conquest 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, Pt1: Galactic's Conquest #048/096) changes hands at roughly $4.50, 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 $4.50, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $0.25. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $4.50, Moderately Played $4.00, Heavily Played $0.25 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Banette (Japanese)
Banette (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. 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.
