115 base Attack is no joke, but Banette can't afford to take a hit back. And it's not fast enough to guarantee moving first, which makes it fragile in practice. Known as the Marionette Pokemon. A competitive option since Gen 3.
Banette's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Banette Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Banette takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
Banette is the evolved form of Shuppet. Breeding produces Shuppet eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Shuppet gave Banette the biggest boost in Attack (+40), bringing the total to 455 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Banette to get Shuppet eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Banette builds around Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack and Speed EVs. Cursedbody does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Banette Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Banette threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fire standing out. Pair that with Poltergeist and Phantom Force and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Banette's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Phantom Force and Shadow Ball, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Confuse Ray aren't available any other way for Banette, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Phantom Force and Shadow Ball for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Confuse Ray aren't available any other way for Banette, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Phantom Force and Shadow Ball for solid options.
A few locations for Banette with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Banette in Scarlet & Violet
To get Banette, start by catching Shuppet through walking encounters at Lv. 16-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShuppetEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.16-3542%MidRouteNight
Step 2Banette ✓EASYSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.37-5028%LateRouteNightEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.37-5028%LateRouteNightor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
Banette isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Shuppet from Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby. The evolution path from Shuppet to Banette is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Banette in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Shuppet
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- Step 2Banette ✓
Banette appears at decent spawn rates across 12 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Banette in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Shuppet is your first catch on the way to Banette. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-63 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Shuppet
Step 2Banette ✓EASYRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-5220%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 225Shining PearlGrassLv.50-5220%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 226Shining PearlGrassLv.51-5320%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.51-5320%PostRouteNightMODERATERoute 227Shining PearlGrassLv.5410%PostRouteNightMODERATERoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5410%PostRouteNightMODERATEStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrassLv.5410%PostVolcanoNightMODERATEStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.5410%PostVolcanoNightDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
Banette is handed to you at Poké Pelago. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
How to Obtain Banette in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Banette starts with Shuppet at Lv. 31-55 via gift and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ShuppetEFFORTLESSThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteUltra SunGrassLv.31-3430%LateEFFORTLESSThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteUltra MoonGrassLv.31-3430%Late
Step 2Banette ✓MODERATEPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.37-433%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.37-433%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.49-552%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.49-552%Postor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a cannon. Base 115 Attack is where it shines.
Shuppet evolves into Banette at level 37. Banette is the fully evolved form. It sits at 455 BST in its evolved form.
Insomnia is the go-to ability for Banette. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups. Frisk is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Banette fills the cannon role. It's a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Banette appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Banette first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 7 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A