Banette
Shining Darkness

#73 Banette - Shining Darkness (dp3)

Banette is a Pokémon from the Shining Darkness set, released on July 5, 2007, with a card number of 73 and a rarity of Rare. It is illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou and features two distinct attacks. The first attack, Ghost Head, requires no energy cost and allows the player to place damage counters on Banette and the Defending Pokémon, limited by Banette’s remaining HP. The second attack, Spiteful Pain, costs two Psychic energy and deals 40 damage plus an additional 40 if Banette is in the discard pile, then shuffles it back into the deck after revealing it to the opponent. Banette has 80 HP and belongs to the Pokémon supertype. Its attacks emphasize strategic manipulation of damage counters and deck interaction through the discard pile. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its thematic focus on psychological and tactical play. The artwork and text suggest a blend of haunting and combative elements. This card’s effects create opportunities for both offensive and defensive adjustments during gameplay.