Banette-GX Ultra Rare #157

Banette-GX is a Stage 1,GX card from the Celestial Storm set (card #157). It carries a rarity of Rare Ultra, placing it in the upper tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Banette-GX brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Psychic-type Pokémon specialise in damage counters and opponent disruption. Popular in control strategies.

Banette-GX is a Stage 1 Pokémon, evolved from a Basic form. Stage 1 Pokémon offer a significant power spike over their Basic counterparts and are crucial mid-game attackers.

With 190 HP, Banette-GX boasts impressive survivability on the board, making it a formidable tank in sustained battles.

With a market value of $9.44, Banette-GX represents an accessible mid-range card from the Celestial Storm set. Cards in this price range are excellent candidates for grading — if you can pull a pristine copy and submit it for PSA or CGC grading, the premium on a gem mint copy could deliver solid returns.

From an investment perspective, Banette-GX benefits from being a Rare Ultra card in the Celestial Storm expansion. Cards from popular sets with iconic Pokémon tend to appreciate 15-30% annually once the set goes out of print. Monitor price trends and consider grading valuable copies for maximum resale value.