2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Base Set Banette ex Special Illustration Rare #229/198
Banette (Pokemon) · The Pokémon Company · Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
Player
Banette (Pokemon)
Set
Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Year
2023
Card #
229/198
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint) based on overall clean borders and centering visible through the sleeve, though minor edge wear or surface micro-scratches cannot be fully ruled out without a closer, un-sleeved inspection.
Category
Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
Manufacturer
The Pokémon Company
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $20, PSA 9: $25 - $35, PSA 10: $60 - $90
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific Banette ex Special Illustration Rare #229/198 generally range between $6.00 and $10.00 on eBay and TCGplayer marketplace, showing a stable market trend.
Description
Up for sale is a stunning 2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Base Set Banette ex Special Illustration Rare, card number 229/198. This ultra-rare secret rare features full-art textured foiling displaying Banette in a vibrant purple ethereal setting with its signature zipper mouth. The card is protected in a gold sleeve and is in wonderful collectible condition.
Key Features
Special Illustration Rare secret rare card featuring textured foil artwork, high playability and collectibility from the Scarlet & Violet era, and a low pull rate.
Authenticity Indicators
Features correct font types, distinct textured foil fingerprint pattern characteristic of authentic Scarlet & Violet SIRs, and proper copyright indicators at the bottom. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Card is photographed inside a sleeve, making microscopic surface scratches and precise corner/edge analysis difficult to determine definitively.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, TCGplayer, local card shops, or Pokémon Facebook buy/sell/trade groups.
Selling Tips
Remove the card from the sleeve and top loader only in a dust-free environment to take clear, high-resolution front and back photos against a dark background. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, team bag, and a rigid cardboard mailer or bubble mailer.