Banette

#354

Banette is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. Banette has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.

Banette Pokédex Data

Species

Marionette Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3′07″)

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

Catch rate

45 (5.9%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

159

EV yield

2 Atk

Growth rate

Fast

Egg cycles

25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Amorphous

Banette Abilities

Insomnia Frisk Cursed Body (hidden)

Banette Base Stats

64238–332

Attack

115211–361

Defense

65121–251

Sp. Atk

83153–291

Sp. Def

63117–247

Speed

65121–251

Total455

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Banette Type Matchups

ghost ×2 dark ×2 poison ×0.5 bug ×0.5 normal ×0 fighting ×0

Banette Evolution Chain

Level 37

Banette Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Curse	Ghost	1	status	-	10
1	Knock Off	Dark	1	special	20%	100
1	Night Shade	Ghost	1	physical	100%	100
1	Screech	Normal	1	status	85%	85
8	Screech	Normal	8	status	85%	85
13	Night Shade	Ghost	13	physical	100%	100
20	Curse	Ghost	20	status	-	10
25	Spite	Ghost	25	status	100%	100
32	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	32	status	85%	75
39	Faint Attack	Dark	39	special	60%	20
48	Shadow Ball	Ghost	48	physical	80%	100
55	Snatch	Dark	55	status	-	10
64	Grudge	Ghost	64	status	-	5
-	Astonish	Ghost	30	physical	30%	100
-	Destiny Bond	Ghost	-	status	-	5
-	Disable	Normal	-	status	100%	55
-	Foresight	Normal	-	status	-	100
-	Imprison	Psychic	-	status	-	10

Moves learnt by HM

HM	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
05	Flash	Normal	5	status	100%	70
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	4	status	-	20
06	Toxic	Poison	6	status	90%	85
10	Hidden Power	Normal	10	physical	60%	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	11	status	-	5
12	Taunt	Dark	12	status	100%	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	15	physical	150%	90
17	Protect	Normal	17	status	-	10
18	Rain Dance	Water	18	status	-	5
21	Frustration	Normal	21	physical	100%	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	24	special	95%	100
25	Thunder	Electric	25	special	120%	70
27	Return	Normal	27	physical	100%	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	29	special	90%	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	30	physical	80%	100
32	Double Team	Normal	32	status	-	15
34	Shock Wave	Electric	34	special	60%	20
41	Torment	Dark	41	status	100%	100
42	Facade	Normal	42	physical	70%	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	43	physical	70%	100
44	Rest	Psychic	44	status	-	5
45	Attract	Normal	45	status	100%	100
46	Thief	Dark	46	special	40%	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	48	status	-	10
49	Snatch	Dark	49	status	-	10

Banette Pokédex Entries

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.
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.