Banette.
BST 455 · ghost
Banette is weak to Ghost, Dark and resists Poison, Bug and is immune to Normal, Fighting.
Banette base stats
BST 455 · ranges at level 100Banette weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeBanette abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenBanette evolution line
2 stages
Best Banette moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerBanette moves
gen 9 · 87 moves · 14 level-up · 55 TM/HM · 18 tutorBanette Pokédex entries
5 generations · newest firstIt’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.
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.
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
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.
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.
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
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.
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.
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.
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Banette species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Banette
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). 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. Banette stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Banette base stats
Banette has a base stat total of 455, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 63 (average). Banette excels as a physical attacker. Banette is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Banette weaknesses and resistances
As a Ghost-type, Banette is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Poison, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Banette 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Banette abilities
Banette's abilities include Insomnia, Frisk, Cursed Body. Insomnia prevents sleep.. Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Cursed Body, which has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Banette moves and learnset
Banette can learn 87 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 55 via TM/HM, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Phantom Force (Ghost, 90 power), Shadow Ball (Ghost, 80 power), Shadow Claw (Ghost, 70 power). For coverage, Banette can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Gunk Shot (Poison).
Training Banette
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Banette can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Banette yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Banette belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Banette is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Shuppet → Banette). Wild Banette may be found holding Spell Tag.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Banette. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Banette, or use the team builder to see how Banette fits into your squad.
