Is Banette Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ghost-type with strong physical Attack. AbilityInsomnia prevents sleep. Immune to Normal and Fighting, which shuts down Hala entirely. Acerola uses one on her E4 team. No Mega Stone during the story, but base Banette hits hard enough for mid-game.
Shuppet trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Shuppet's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Shuppet's weaknesses hard.
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Shuppet has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Shuppet trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Shuppet trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Shuppet's defenses.
Shuppet trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Shuppet's weaknesses hard.
Banette has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Shuppet trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Banette trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Banette trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Banette has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Banette's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Banette's weaknesses hard.
Catch Shuppet on Thrifty Megamart (walking, Lv 31-34).
Your Shuppet should hit Level 37 before you reach Mina, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Banette in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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)
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 |
What is Banette Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Banette
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x65-76% Astonish 2x22-27% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Sableye builds →Thief 2x59-71% Shadow Sneak 2x43-53% | ||
 Zorua Dark | C | |
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x61-73% Astonish 2x23-27% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x58-68% Shadow Sneak 2x38-45% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x66-79% Astonish 2x25-30% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x62-74% Shadow Sneak 2x41-49% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x63-75% Astonish 2x24-28% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x56-67% Shadow Sneak 2x39-46% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Drifblim builds →Hex 2x74-88% Thief 2x41-49% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x65-77% Astonish 2x22-27% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x62-73% Shadow Sneak 2x40-48% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x112-132%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x99-117%KO Shadow Ball 2x68-80% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x117-138%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-88% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x51-60% Night Slash 2x34-40% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x102-120%KO Shadow Claw 2x68-80% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x124-146%KO Shadow Claw 2x60-72% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x110-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x60-72% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x110-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x97-115%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-76% | ||
Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x114-134%KO Shadow Ball 2x72-85% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x125-147%KO Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x130-153%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-77% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x152-179%KO Night Daze 2x87-102%KO | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x109-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x60-71% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x109-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x64-75% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x126-148%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-73% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x133-157%KO Shadow Ball 2x66-78% | ||
 Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Giratina builds →Shadow Force 2x139-163%KO Dark Pulse 2x63-74% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x154-182%KO Night Daze 2x88-103%KO | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x110-130%KO Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gengar can KO Banette with Shadow Ball (119-141%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Crunch (130-154%).
 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 ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit 2x66-78% Earthquake54-64% Crunch 2x130-154%KO Stone Edge81-96% | ||
Banette Evolutions
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.
USUM Banette Best Moveset
Mega Banette gains AbilityPrankster giving priority to status moves from 165 Attack, the highest Attack stat of any Prankster user. MoveDestiny Bond with priority forces both Banette and the attacker down together. Without the Mega Stone, 115 Attack at 65 Speed and paper-thin defenses leave the base moveset too slow and frail. E-tier in base form.
Best Build
Banette best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Pain Split
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Claw
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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Banette Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a cannon. Painsplit with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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