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.
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
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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x97-114%KO Dark Pulse 2x115-136%KO Bite 2x73-86% Brutal Swing 2x73-86% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x112-132%KO Throat Chop 2x104-123%KO Dark Pulse 2x81-95% Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x126-149%KO Crunch 2x106-125%KO Dark Pulse 2x69-82% Shadow Claw 2x62-73% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x95-112%KO Dark Pulse 2x94-110%KO Shadow Claw 2x55-65% Bite 2x71-84% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x64-76% Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Feint Attack 2x51-60% Assurance 2x51-60% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Chandelure can KO Banette with Shadow Ball (129-152%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Dark Pulse (116-136%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 119-141%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x129-152%KO Flamethrower72-85% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor94-110%KO Dark Pulse 2x116-136%KO U Turn10-12% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x130-154%KO Rock Slide61-72% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Banette to get Shuppet eggs easily using 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Banette Best Moveset
Cursedbody helps Banette stick around while dealing real damage. Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received, max Attack without Speed EVs for the right balance, and Painsplit as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Banette best EVs are Attack and Defense
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
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
How to Get Banette in Sun & Moon
Banette can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Shuppet from Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Banette in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain ShuppetAlso found in:
Step 2Banette ✓
Banette Guide
In Sun & Moon, Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a cannon. Painsplit with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves