Stats & Training
Banette's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
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 of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
Banette Weakness
Type-wise, Banette takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x42-51% Pursuit 2x29-36% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x82-97% Bite 2x61-72% Assurance 2x61-72% Thief 2x61-72% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x59-69% Payback 2x49-59% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x44-52% Thief 2x44-52% Pursuit 2x32-38% | ||
 Yamask Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Yamask builds →Hex 2x52-62% Ominous Wind 2x49-59% Thief 2x23-28% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x52-61% Thief 2x52-61% Snarl 2x41-49% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Liepard builds →Assurance 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Snarl 2x59-70% Pursuit 2x44-52% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x78-92% Bite 2x59-70% Assurance 2x59-70% Thief 2x59-70% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x57-67% Snarl 2x34-40% Payback 2x46-55% | ||
Yamask Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Yamask builds →Hex 2x49-58% Ominous Wind 2x46-55% Thief 2x20-24% Astonish 2x17-21% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% Snarl 2x41-49% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x77-92% Shadow Claw 2x46-54% Bite 2x59-70% Assurance 2x59-70% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x73-86% Feint Attack 2x55-65% Snarl 2x32-38% Payback 2x48-57% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x48-57% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Assurance 2x43-51% Thief 2x43-51% | ||
Yamask Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Yamask builds →Shadow Ball 2x59-70% Hex 2x48-57% Ominous Wind 2x46-54% Thief 2x21-25% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x60-72% Shadow Ball 2x40-48% Feint Attack 2x51-60% Thief 2x51-60% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Drifblim builds →Shadow Ball 2x87-103%KO Hex 2x72-85% Ominous Wind 2x66-78% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Night Slash 2x101-119%KO Shadow Claw 2x67-79% Bite 2x87-103%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x93-110%KO Crunch 2x80-94% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% Bite 2x60-72% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x74-87% Feint Attack 2x54-65% Snarl 2x32-38% Payback 2x47-56% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x60-71% Shadow Ball 2x40-47% Feint Attack 2x51-60% Thief 2x51-60% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Drifblim builds →Shadow Ball 2x88-104%KO Hex 2x71-84% Ominous Wind 2x65-78% Thief 2x40-47% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x95-112%KO Crunch 2x81-95% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% Bite 2x60-71% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x75-88% Feint Attack 2x57-67% Snarl 2x32-39% Payback 2x47-56% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Pawniard builds →Night Slash 2x73-86% Shadow Claw 2x49-58% Feint Attack 2x62-73% Assurance 2x62-73% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Tyranitar can KO Banette with Crunch (101-119%). Hydreigon's Dark Pulse also KOs at 90-107%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit 2x51-60% Crunch 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Jellicent builds →Scald27-32% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x90-107%KO Draco Meteor73-87% Fire Blast41-49% Flamethrower34-40% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x93-110%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Banette is the evolved form of Shuppet. Breeding produces Shuppet eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Shuppet gave Banette the biggest boost in Attack (+40), bringing the total to 455 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Banette to get Shuppet eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 7 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Banette Best Moveset
The slow wall spread is where Banette earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Sassy nature for the right lean, and Rest handles sustain. Cursedbody does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Banette best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Calm Mind
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Confuse Ray aren't available any other way for Banette, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Shadow Ball and Shadow Claw for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Banette in Black 2 & White 2
6 encounter spots for Banette at high spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Banette in Black 2 & White 2
To get Banette, start by catching Shuppet through walking encounters at Lv. 32-50. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Shuppet
Step 2Banette ✓Strange HouseBlack 2Grass Lv.32-34 BuildingUncommonLateAnyStrange HouseWhite 2Grass Lv.32-34 BuildingUncommonLateAnyVictory Road - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
Banette Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as a support. Cottonguard with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Banette does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Banette hits 555 BST.
Insomnia is the go-to ability for Banette. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups. Frisk is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black 2 & White 2, Banette fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 115 Attack). At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Banette first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 15 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves