Banette-GX Collector’s Guide (Celestial Storm 174)

Character Intro

Banette-GX from the Celestial Storm set is a Rare Rainbow card with 190 HP. It features the ability Shady Move and the attack Shadow Chant, making it a distinctive addition to any collection. Its rainbow foil finish, striking 5ban Graphics artwork, and versatile toolkit give it both display appeal and gameplay relevance.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Evolves from: Shuppet
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Ability: Shady Move — move 1 damage counter from one Pokémon to another once per turn if Banette-GX is active
• Attacks:
• Shadow Chant (Psychic): Does 30+ damage, plus 10 more for each Supporter card in your discard pile (max +100)
• Tomb Hunt-GX (Psychic): Retrieve 3 cards from your discard pile (only one GX attack per game)
• Pokémon-GX rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This guide focuses on Banette-GX from Celestial Storm, card number 174. It is the Rare Rainbow variant with vibrant foil treatment and artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identify it by:
– Set code: sm7-174
– Rarity: Rare Rainbow
– Type: Psychic
– Named ability and GX attack: Shady Move and Tomb Hunt-GX

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Banette-GX’s Shady Move enables tactical damage counter manipulation when active. Shadow Chant scales with Supporter cards in the discard pile, rewarding discard-heavy strategies. Tomb Hunt-GX provides targeted recovery of 3 cards but is limited to one GX use per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the Rare Rainbow foil by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending and surface scratches to preserve both condition and eye appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Introduced Banette-GX with damage-counter manipulation and a recovery-focused GX attack, adding tactical depth to Psychic-type builds. The set is recognized for vibrant artwork and diverse Pokémon-GX options.