Banette
Banette is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Banette has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
National № | 0354 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 64 | 238 | 332 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 0354 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 64 | 238 | 332 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Banette changes
- In Generation 3, Banette does not have the Frisk ability.
- In Generations 3-4, Banette has a base experience yield of 179.
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. |
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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. |
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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
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Banette learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
1 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
19 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
22 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
26 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
46 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
53 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 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. |
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Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 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.
Moves learnt by TM
Banette is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Trailblaze | Grass | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
21 | Pounce | Bug | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
23 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
42 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
43 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
88 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
109 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
120 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
122 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
161 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
166 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
177 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
181 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
195 | Burning Jealousy | Fire | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
198 | Poltergeist | Ghost | ![]() | 110 | 90 |
199 | Lash Out | Dark | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
202 | Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
203 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
221 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
224 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
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. |
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1 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
1 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
7 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
10 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
16 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
19 | Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
26 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
46 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
52 | Grudge | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
64 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 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.
Moves learnt by TM
Banette is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Banette sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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- See all Banette sprites
Where to find Banette
Ruby | Evolve Shuppet |
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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 |
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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 |
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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