In Diamond & Pearl, Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. It works best as a cannon. Shadowclaw with Focus Sash is the standard set.

Does Banette mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Banette does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Banette hits 555 BST.

What is Banette weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, Banette's biggest threats include Gengar (Ghost) and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Banette?

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.

What role does Banette play in battle?

In Diamond & Pearl, Banette fills the cannon role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 115 Attack). At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.

Banette - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Cannon

CTier

65Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP64

Attack115

Defense65

Sp. Atk83

Sp. Def63

Speed65

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height1.1 m

Weight12.5 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

InsomniaTop Pick

Prevents sleep.

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Cursed BodyHANot in game

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.

Banette Weakness

Type-wise, Banette takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.

Banette Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0x (Immune)	Normal, Fighting

Type ChartExcellent

2Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+4

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ghost Dark

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Normal Fighting

STAB (2)

Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Banette in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 89-105%KO Sucker Punch 2x 76-90% Feint Attack 2x 66-78% Ominous Wind 2x 68-81% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 43-51% Knock Off 2x 70-83% Bite 2x 64-76% Thief 2x 64-76% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 44 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 51-60% Sucker Punch 2x 101-119%KO Shadow Claw 2x 67-79% Bite 2x 87-103%KO View Absol builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 84-99% Thief 2x 31-37% Payback 2x 26-31% Astonish 2x 25-29% View Misdreavus builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 68-81% Shadow Claw 2x 64-76% Knock Off 2x 60-72% Feint Attack 2x 54-65% View Sableye builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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 (+40), bringing the total to 455 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#353Shuppet

Level 37

#354Banette

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Shuppet

Ghost

Banette

Ghost

64+20

ATK

115+40

DEF

65+30

SP.ATK

83+20

SP.DEF

63+30

SPE

65+20

BST

295D-Tier

455C-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

Cannon

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Banette to get Shuppet eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 6 more.

Egg Groups

Indeterminate

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

9moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Banette Best Moveset

The Sash lets Banette ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Insomnia squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Attack EVs push damage output.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Tank

Ability

Insomnia

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Banette

Brave+ATK

Banette best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Atk

Def

Physical Tank Moveset

Shadow ClawSTAB
Shadow SneakSTAB
Will O Wisp
Thunder Wave

Recommended Teammates

TyranitarDecent

BronzongDecent

GengarDecent

Moves

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 Shadow Ball and Shadow Claw for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Curse

C——10Ghost

Lv 1

Knock Off

C6510020Dark

Lv 1

Night Shade

D—10015Ghost

Lv 1

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 5

Night Shade

D—10015Ghost

Lv 8

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 13

Curse

C——10Ghost

Lv 16

Spite

——10010Ghost

Lv 20

Shadow Sneak+1

S4010030Ghost

Lv 23

Will-O-Wisp

A—7515Fire

Lv 28

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Lv 31

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

Lv 35

Sucker Punch+1

C801005Dark

Lv 42

Embargo

——10015Dark

Lv 51

Snatch+4

———10Dark

Lv 58

Grudge

———5Ghost

Lv 66

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM79

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM63

Embargo

——10015Dark

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

S7010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM48

Skill Swap

———10Psychic

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM49

Snatch+4

———10Dark

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

B—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

A—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM92

Trick Room-7

B——5Psychic

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

A—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Egg

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Egg

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Egg

Destiny Bond

B——5Ghost

Egg

Disable

——8020Normal

Egg

Foresight

D——40Normal

Egg

Imprison

———10Psychic

Egg

Payback

D5010010Dark

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Shadow Sneak+1

S4010030Ghost

Tutor Moves

Banette can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Snore

D4010015Normal

How to Get Banette in Diamond & Pearl

8 encounter spots for Banette at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Banette in Diamond & Pearl

To get Banette, start by catching Shuppet through walking encounters at Lv. 50-54. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.

Step 1Obtain Shuppet
Train until Level 37
Step 2Banette ✓
Route 225
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Route
UncommonPost
Night
Route 225
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Route
UncommonPost
Night
Route 226
DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 Route
UncommonPost
Night
Route 226
PearlGrass Lv.51-53 Route
UncommonPost
Night
Route 227
PearlGrass Lv.54 Route
UncommonPost
Night
Route 227
DiamondGrass Lv.54 Route
UncommonPost
Night
Stark Mountain - Outside
PearlGrass Lv.54 Volcano
UncommonPost
Night
Stark Mountain - Outside
DiamondGrass Lv.54 Volcano
UncommonPost
Night
or evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)

Banette Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. It works best as a cannon. Shadowclaw with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Banette does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Banette hits 555 BST.
In Diamond & Pearl, Banette's biggest threats include Gengar (Ghost) and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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.
In Diamond & Pearl, Banette fills the cannon role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 115 Attack). At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.

Game Availability

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Dark PulseLv. 49 Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Damage vs Banette Dark Pulse 2x 89-106%KO Shadow Ball 2x 89-106%KO Sucker Punch 2x 77-91% Feint Attack 2x 65-78% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 49 Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Banette Crunch 2x 86-101%KO Shadow Ball 2x 42-50% Knock Off 2x 71-84% Bite 2x 65-78% View Drapion builds →
Drifblim GhostFlying	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 32 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 88-104%KO Ominous Wind 2x 65-78% Thief 2x 40-47% Payback 2x 32-39% View Drifblim builds →
Shiftry GrassDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 1 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 58-69% Feint Attack 2x 71-84% Thief 2x 71-84% Payback 2x 60-71% View Shiftry builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 69-82% Shadow Claw 2x 65-78% Knock Off 2x 60-71% Feint Attack 2x 57-67% View Sableye builds →

Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PursuitLv. 5 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Banette Thief 2x 61-73% Pursuit 2x 42-50% Astonish 2x 23-27% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Banette Thief 2x 33-39% Astonish 2x 26-32% View Misdreavus builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PaybackLv. 17 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Banette Thief 2x 27-33% Payback 2x 26-30% Astonish 2x 23-27% View Drifloon builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 91-107%KO Feint Attack 2x 67-79% Ominous Wind 2x 70-83% Thief 2x 67-79% View Spiritomb builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 87-103%KO Thief 2x 32-39% Payback 2x 29-34% Astonish 2x 25-31% View Misdreavus builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 59-69% Assurance 2x 64-76% Thief 2x 64-76% Payback 2x 55-66% View Murkrow builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 67-79% Ominous Wind 2x 52-62% Thief 2x 29-34% Payback 2x 25-30% View Drifloon builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 45-53% Thief 2x 55-66% Payback 2x 46-55% View Nuzleaf builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 91-107%KO Feint Attack 2x 67-79% Ominous Wind 2x 70-83% Thief 2x 67-79% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 45-53% Knock Off 2x 72-86% Bite 2x 67-79% Thief 2x 67-79% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 52-62% Shadow Claw 2x 70-83% Bite 2x 91-107%KO Thief 2x 91-107%KO View Absol builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 87-103%KO Thief 2x 32-39% Payback 2x 29-34% Astonish 2x 25-31% View Misdreavus builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 59-69% Assurance 2x 64-76% Thief 2x 64-76% Payback 2x 55-66% View Murkrow builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 88-105%KO Sucker Punch 2x 77-90% Feint Attack 2x 66-79% Ominous Wind 2x 66-79% View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 43-50% Knock Off 2x 69-82% Bite 2x 64-76% Thief 2x 64-76% View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 50-60% Shadow Claw 2x 67-80% Bite 2x 86-102%KO Thief 2x 86-102%KO View Absol builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 83-99% Thief 2x 33-39% Payback 2x 27-33% Astonish 2x 27-32% View Misdreavus builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 Feint AttackLv. 35 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 55-66% Assurance 2x 61-73% Feint Attack 2x 61-73% Thief 2x 61-73% View Murkrow builds →

Tyranitar RockDark	S
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves CrunchSTAB PursuitSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Damage vs Banette Crunch 2x 114-135%KO Pursuit 2x 58-68% Stone Edge 71-84% Earthquake 48-56% View Tyranitar builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Focus Blast SubstituteUtility Explosion Damage vs Banette Shadow Ball 2x 150-176%KO View Gengar builds →
Weavile DarkIce	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Ice Shard Night Slash Low Kick PursuitSTAB Damage vs Banette Ice Shard 27-32% Pursuit 2x 54-63% View Weavile builds →