Banette (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 197/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
197/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Banette (Japanese) Worth?
Banette (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 197/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Banette (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Banette (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 197/184) is worth around $1.76 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.76, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.76, Lightly Played $1.85, Moderately Played $1.33, Damaged $0.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $29.99 — about 17x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.00.
Is It Worth Grading Banette (Japanese)?
Grading Banette (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.76) and a PSA 10 ($29.99) is about $28.23 — a 17x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.00, CGC 10 $30.00, CGC 9.5 $5.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 75 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.51 | $10.51 | $10.51 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 40 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.91 | $9.91 | $9.91 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.33 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.76 | $1.51 | $2.20 | 521 |
Is Banette (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Banette (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Banette (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
