Banette

Banette is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Banette has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.

Banette artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0354
Type Ghost
Species Marionette Pokémon
Height 1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Insomnia
2. Frisk
Cursed Body (hidden ability)
Local № 0147 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0211 (Black 2/White 2)
0123 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0152 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0317 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0299 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 159
Growth Rate Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 64
238 332
Attack 115
211 361
Defense 65
121 251
Sp. Atk 83
153 291
Sp. Def 63
117 247
Speed 65
121 251
Total 455 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Banette.

Mega Banette artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0354
Type Ghost
Species Marionette Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Prankster
Local № 0147 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0211 (Black 2/White 2)
0123 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0152 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0317 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0299 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 194
Growth Rate Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 64
238 332
Attack 165
301 471
Defense 75
139 273
Sp. Atk 93
171 313
Sp. Def 83
153 291
Speed 75
139 273
Total 555 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Banette.

Evolution chart

(Level 37)

Banette changes

Pokédex entries

Banette

Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Emerald An abandoned plush doll became this POKéMON. They are said to live in garbage dumps and wander about in search of the children that threw them away.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
Black
White
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
Black 2
White 2
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
X A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
Y Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Ultra Sun It’s a stuffed toy that was thrown away and became possessed, ever searching for the one who threw it away so it can exact its revenge.
Ultra Moon Resentment at being cast off made it spring into being. Some say that treating it well will satisfy it, and it will once more become a stuffed toy.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
A doll bore a grudge over being junked, and it became a Pokémon. It seeks the child that disowned it.
Scarlet This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
Violet Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.

Mega Banette

Ultra Sun Extraordinary energy amplifies its cursing power to such an extent that it can’t help but curse its own Trainer.
Ultra Moon Mega Evolution increases its vindictiveness, and the cursing power that was held back by its zipper comes spilling out.

Moves learned by Banette

Moves learnt by level up

Banette learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
1ScreechNormalStatus 85
1SpiteGhostStatus 100
16Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
19Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
22HexGhostSpecial 65 100
26CurseGhostStatus
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
34Role PlayPsychicStatus
40Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
46TrickPsychicStatus 100
53Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Banette learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100

Egg moves

Banette learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Banette gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Destiny BondGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
ImprisonPsychicStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Banette is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
17Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
29HexGhostSpecial 65 100
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
42Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
79Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
92ImprisonPsychicStatus
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
107Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
151Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
161Trick RoomPsychicStatus
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
177SpiteGhostStatus 100
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
195Burning JealousyFireSpecial 70 100
198PoltergeistGhostPhysical 110 90
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
202Pain SplitNormalStatus
203Psych UpNormalStatus
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Banette learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
1Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
1Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
1ScreechNormalStatus 85
1SpiteGhostStatus 100
4ScreechNormalStatus 85
7Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
10SpiteGhostStatus 100
13Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
16Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
19Pain SplitNormalStatus
22HexGhostSpecial 65 100
26CurseGhostStatus
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
34Role PlayPsychicStatus
40Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
46Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
52GrudgeGhostStatus
58TrickPsychicStatus 100
64Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100

Egg moves

Banette learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Banette gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Destiny BondGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
ImprisonPsychicStatus
Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Banette is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychicStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
21Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
41TormentDarkStatus 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48Skill SwapPsychicStatus
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
58EndureNormalStatus
61Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus
79Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
92Trick RoomPsychicStatus

Banette sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Banette sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Banette sprite from Diamond & Pearl Banette sprite from Black & White Banette sprite from X & Y Banette sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Banette sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Banette Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Banette Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Banette Shiny sprite from Black & White Banette Shiny sprite from X & Y Banette Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Banette

Ruby Evolve Shuppet
Sapphire Sky Pillar
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Sky Pillar
Diamond
Pearl
Route 225, 226, 227, Stark Mountain
Platinum Route 225, 226
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Evolve Shuppet
Black 2
White 2
Victory Road, Strange House
X
Y
Pokémon Village
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Shuppet
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Poké Pelago
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 225, 226, 227, Stark Mountain, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
South Province (Area Six)

Answers to Banette questions

Other languages

English Banette
Japanese ジュペッタ (Juppeta)
German Banette
French Branette
Italian Banette
Spanish Banette
Korean 다크펫 (dakeupet)
Chinese (Simplified) 诅咒娃娃
Chinese (Traditional) 詛咒娃娃

 

English Marionette Pokémon
Japanese ぬいぐるみポケモン
German Marionetten-Pokémon
French Pokémon Marionnette
Italian Pokémon Marionetta
Spanish Pokémon Marioneta
Korean 봉제인형포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 布偶宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 布偶寶可夢

Name origin

bane
something that ruins or spoils
marionette
a type of puppet manipulated by strings