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
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.

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:

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:

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)

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