Almost nobody uses Shuppet in battle. It exists to evolve into Banette, which is a completely different story. Get it there and you won't regret it. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Puppet Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Shuppet's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It loves to feed on feelings like envy and malice. Its upright horn catches the emotions of people.
It feeds on the dark emotions of sadness and hatred, which make it grow steadily stronger.
Shuppet Weakness
ExcellentGhost and Dark-type moves hit Shuppet for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all.
Shuppet is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Banette. Check the evolution method below. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Shuppet.
How to Evolve
Breed Shuppet easily from the Indeterminate egg group.
The recommended build leans into Shuppet's strengths as a physical attacker. Wide Lens provides extra utility, and a spread EV build EVs back that up. Frisk rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Shuppet Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Shuppet's Dark and Poison coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Phantom Force and Shadow Ball for same-type damage. Phantom Force and Gunk Shot are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Shuppet doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
At 295 BST, Shuppet is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Banette before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Misdreavus (Ghost) and Tyranitar (Dark) when using Shuppet. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Shuppet evolves into Banette at level 37. Shuppet is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Insomnia prevents sleep — that's the one you want on Shuppet. Cursed Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Frisk works too if your team needs something different.
Shuppet is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Shuppet appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Shuppet appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- 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 VIORAS
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