Banette Best Moveset
115 Attack at 65 Speed on Ghost with AbilityCursed Body having a 30% chance to disable the move that hits it. Held ItemFocus Sash guarantees one hit survived. NatureAdamant pushes physical Ghost TermStab hard. The moveset is a frail physical attacker that can disable the opponent's strongest move. Tera Ghost amplifies Shadow Claw.
115 Attack with Insomnia preventing sleep in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Shadow Ball was still special-type, leaving Banette's physical Attack stat with no Ghost STAB to use.
Best Moves
Best Build
Banette best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
The physical/special split gave Shadow Claw physical Ghost STAB in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), but 65 Speed was painfully slow. Finally had the right moves but not the Speed.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Claw
- Shadow Sneak
- Will O Wisp
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
65 Speed and 63 Defense meant Banette couldn't take a hit or outrun threats in Gen V (Black & White). Stronger Ghost-types filled the slot better. Three gens of decline.
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Calm Mind
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Mega Banette with Prankster gave priority to every status move in Gen VI (X & Y). Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Taunt all went first. Mega form was interesting. Base form was irrelevant.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Shadow Claw
- Substitute
- Cotton Guard
Recommended Teammates
Mega form stayed niche in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) but base Banette dropped further. 115 Attack with 65 Speed and no bulk had no role without the Mega Stone.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Pain Split
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Claw
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) without the Mega form. Five gens at the bottom. 115 Attack couldn't carry a Pokemon with no Speed, no bulk, and no utility.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Knock Off
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
Banette Weakness
Type-wise, Banette takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 64 HP and balanced defenses, Banette can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Banette Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Banette
Greninja's Dark Pulse hits Banette for 68-80%. Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (92-108%). Tyranitar's Knock Off also KOs at 137-162%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x68-80% Ice Beam38-45% Surf38-45% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x92-108%KO Sludge Bomb26-30% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x137-162%KO Stone Edge105-124%KO | ||
Evolution
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 (+90), bringing the total to 555 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.
How to Get Banette
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 SV
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 TownLv.16-35OverworldRate 42%NightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.16-35OverworldRate 42%NightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.16-35OverworldRate 42%NightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.16-35OverworldRate 42%Night
Step 2Banette ✓South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.37-50OverworldRate 28%Nightor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
moderate rates across 2 locations for Banette in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Banette in LZA
The path to Banette starts with Shuppet at Lv. 20-53 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch ShuppetWild Zone 7Lv.20-22OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Banette ✓Wild Zone 15Lv.42-43OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.52-53OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
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 BDSP
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 225Lv.50-52GrassRate 20%NightRoute 226Lv.51-53GrassRate 20%NightRoute 227Lv.54GrassRate 10%NightStark Mountain - OutsideLv.54CaveRate 10%NightDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-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 USUM
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 SiteLv.31-34GrassRate 30%
Step 2Banette ✓Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
Base Stats
Banette's all-in on Attack at the expense of HP. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a fast 800K XP curve.
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Banette Guide
Don't let Banette's 555 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a cannon.
Yes. Mega Banette hits 655 BST, a solid jump from the base 555. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Run Prankster on Banette. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
Banette fills the cannon role. It's a physical attacker with base 165 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Banette first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves