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.
Banette generates energy for laying strong curses by sticking pins into its own body. This Pokémon was originally a pitiful plush doll that was thrown away.
A cursed energy permeated the stuffing of a discarded and forgotten plush doll, giving it new life as Banette. The Pokémon’s energy would escape if it were to ever open its mouth.
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 from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more.
Cursedbody helps Banette stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Def EVs for the right balance, and Shadow Sneak as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Banette Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Shadow Claw
- Substitute
- Cotton Guard
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Banette directly. Start with Shuppet at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 37. The 2-stage line from Shuppet to Banette is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Banette in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Banette, start by catching Shuppet through walking encounters at Lv. 15-31. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShuppetEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1560%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 5Omega RubyGrassLv.1560%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1560%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 6Omega RubyGrassLv.1560%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 7Omega RubyGrassLv.1560%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1560%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 121Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1560%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 121Omega RubyGrassLv.1560%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 123Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1560%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSRoute 123Omega RubyGrassLv.1560%EarlyRouteHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.1535%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3163%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3160%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 5Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3160%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3160%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 6Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3160%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 7Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3160%MidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Pyre - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3160%MidCaveEFFORTLESSRoute 121Omega RubyGrassLv.27-2930%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 121Alpha SapphireGrassLv.27-2930%MidRouteTall grass onlyEFFORTLESSRoute 121Alpha SapphireGrassLv.27-2930%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 121Omega RubyGrassLv.27-2930%MidRouteTall grass onlyEFFORTLESSRoute 123Alpha SapphireGrassLv.28-3030%MidRouteTall grass onlyEFFORTLESSRoute 123Omega RubyGrassLv.28-3030%MidRouteTall grass only
Step 2Banette ✓
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