What is the Shady Move ability?

Shady Move allows you to move one damage counter from one of your Pokémon to another once during your turn, provided Banette GX is your Active Pokémon.

How much damage does Shadow Chant do?

Shadow Chant does 30 damage plus an additional 10 damage for each Supporter card in your discard pile, up to a maximum of 100 additional damage.

What does the Tomb Hunt GX attack do?

Tomb Hunt GX allows you to put three cards from your discard pile into your hand, but you can only use one GX attack per game.

What is the weakness and resistance of this Banette GX card?

This Banette GX card has a weakness to Dark-type Pokémon (x2) and a resistance to Fighting-type Pokémon (-20).

Who illustrated this Banette GX card?

The artwork for this Banette GX card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.

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Banette Gx — Celestial Storm Pokémon card

Banette GxCelestial Storm #157 Pokémon Card

Celestial Storm·#157·2018

Banette, a spectral Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation III, evolves from Shuppet and is renowned for its poignant origin story as a discarded doll. This specific Banette GX card, a full-art ultra rare from the 2018 Celestial Storm set, stands out with its powerful abilities and stunning artwork. Here, visitors will discover Banette's Pokédex lore, a detailed breakdown of its attacks including energy costs, and its weakness, resistance, and retreat cost, alongside its edition history.

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Card Number: #157
Release Date: August 2, 2018
Language: EN
Set Code: SM7

Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, evolving from Shuppet. Known for its eerie yet intriguing appearance, Banette is said to be a discarded plush doll that came to life through a powerful grudge, forever searching for the child who abandoned it. This backstory gives Banette a tragic and somewhat melancholic persona, making it a memorable figure in the Pokémon world. Its natural habitat is often depicted in abandoned buildings, old mansions, or dark alleys, places where forgotten items might dwell. In the games, Banette is characterized by its high Attack stat, making it a formidable special attacker. Its type matchups include weaknesses to other Ghost and Dark-type moves, while being resistant to Poison and Bug, and immune to Fighting and Normal-type attacks. In the anime, Banette often appears in episodes focusing on haunted locations or the mysteries surrounding forgotten toys, further cementing its role as a spectral entity with a poignant past. Its unique origin story and distinct design contribute to its cultural significance as a beloved and slightly spooky Pokémon.

Last updated: April 11, 2026