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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x36-43% Thief 2x36-43% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x33-39% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x50-60% Thief 2x50-60% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x33-40% Thief 2x33-40% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x51-60% Thief 2x51-60% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x35-41% Thief 2x35-41% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-92% Bite 2x58-69% Thief 2x58-69% | ||
 Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x50-58% Thief 2x22-27% Pursuit 2x15-18% Astonish 2x19-24% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x50-58% Thief 2x50-58% | ||
 Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Knock Off 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x35-41% Thief 2x35-41% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Poochyena builds →Shadow Ball 2x40-48% Bite 2x34-40% Thief 2x34-40% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x77-91% Bite 2x56-67% Thief 2x56-67% | ||
Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x21-25% Pursuit 2x15-18% Astonish 2x21-25% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Poochyena builds →Crunch 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x39-46% Bite 2x31-37% Thief 2x31-37% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x47-56% Feint Attack 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Banette View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x74-87% Knock Off 2x36-43% Feint Attack 2x33-40% Thief 2x33-40% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Gengar's Thunderbolt hits Banette for 53-62%. Claydol's Earthquake hits Banette for 61-72%. Forretress deals 35-41% with Earthquake.
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt53-62% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Banette View Claydol builds →Earthquake61-72% Psychic37-44% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Banette View Forretress builds →Earthquake35-41% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Banette View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x64-75% Fire Blast86-101%KO Crunch 2x126-148%KO | ||
 Dusclops Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Banette View Dusclops builds →Shadow Ball 2x61-72% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 22 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Destiny Bond, Disable and 2 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Banette Best Moveset
Insomnia helps Banette stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, flexible EVs for the right balance, and Hiddenpowerfighting as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Banette best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Destiny Bond aren't available any other way for Banette, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Shadow Ball and Astonish for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Banette in Ruby & Sapphire
Banette appears at decent spawn rates across 3 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Banette in Ruby & Sapphire
Shuppet is your first catch on the way to Banette. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-56 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShuppetMt. Pyre - 1FSapphireGrass Lv.22-29 Cave100%MidMt. Pyre - 2FSapphireGrass Lv.22-29 Cave100%MidMt. Pyre - 3FSapphireGrass Lv.22-29 Cave100%MidMt. Pyre - 4FSapphireGrass Lv.22-29 Cave90%MidMt. Pyre - 5FSapphireGrass Lv.22-29 Cave90%MidMt. Pyre - 6FSapphireGrass Lv.22-29 Cave90%MidMt. Pyre - SummitSapphireGrass Lv.24-30 Cave85%MidMt. Pyre - OutsideSapphireGrass Lv.27-29 Cave40%MidRoute 121SapphireGrass Lv.26-28 Route30%MidRoute 123SapphireGrass Lv.26-28 Route30%MidMt. Pyre - SummitRubyGrass Lv.26-30 Cave13%MidMt. Pyre - 4FRubyGrass Lv.25-29 Cave10%MidMt. Pyre - 5FRubyGrass Lv.25-29 Cave10%MidMt. Pyre - 6FRubyGrass Lv.25-29 Cave10%Mid
Step 2Banette ✓Sky Pillar - 1FGrass Lv.48-50 Building15%PostSky Pillar - 3FGrass Lv.51-53 Building15%PostSky Pillar - 5FGrass Lv.54-56 Building15%Postor evolve from Shuppet (Step 1)
Banette Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Banette has a 455 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. It works best as a cannon. Hiddenpowerfighting with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, Banette fills the cannon role. It's a physical attacker with 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