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.
Type-wise, Banette takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix threatens a KO with Sucker Punch (113-133%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 142-167%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x105-124%KO U Turn28-33% Sucker Punch 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x190-223%KO Stone Edge145-171%KO Pursuit 2x117-138%KO Earthquake97-114%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Banette best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Will O Wisp
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Poltergeist
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Poltergeist
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Will O Wisp
- Protect
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Poltergeist
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Poltergeist
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Claw
- Knock Off
- Will O Wisp
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Pain Split
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Claw
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 ShuppetEast Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightEast Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.16-35 Route42%MidNight
Step 2Banette ✓South Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.37-50 Route28%LateNightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.37-50 Route28%LateNightor 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 ✓Route 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Route20%PostNightRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Route20%PostNightRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-53 Route20%PostNightRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 Route20%PostNightRoute 227Shining PearlGrass Lv.54 Route10%PostNightRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54 Route10%PostNightStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrass Lv.54 Volcano10%PostNightStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54 Volcano10%PostNightDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-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 ShuppetThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteUltra SunGrass Lv.31-3430%LateThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteUltra MoonGrass Lv.31-3430%Late
Step 2Banette ✓Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-552%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.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.
Yes. Mega Banette hits 555 BST, a solid jump from the base 455. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
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 first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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