Banette
TL;DR. Banette is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 455. 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 from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Banette in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Banette reaches 2,298 CP at level 40 and 2,630 CP as a best buddy.
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Banette in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Banette across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #868 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Banette.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Banette, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Banette?
Banette is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Banette weak to?
Banette takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Banette resistant to?
Banette is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.
How does Banette evolve?
Banette evolves from Shuppet (Level 37). Banette evolves into Mega Banette (Mega Evolve with Banetteite (battle-only)).
What generation is Banette from?
Banette was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0354.
What are Banette's base stats?
Banette has HP 64, Attack 115, Defense 65, Special Attack 83, Special Defense 63, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 455.
What are Banette's abilities?
Banette can have the abilities Insomnia, Frisk, plus the Hidden Ability Cursed Body.
Is Banette legendary or mythical?
No. Banette is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Banette's best stat?
Banette's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 7th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Banette good?
Banette has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Banette as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Banette is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Banette vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Banette | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 64 | 66 | -2 |
| Attack | 115 | 77 | +38 |
| Defense | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Special Attack | 83 | 82 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 63 | 79 | -16 |
| Speed | 65 | 66 | -1 |
| Total | 455 | 447 | +8 |
Banette appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Banette is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Banette in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Banette appears in 10 episodes.
From AG174 (2006-04-27) through JN144 (2023-03-03).
- AG174 New Plot, Odd Lot! Advanced Generation 2006-11-29
- AG175 Going for Choke! Advanced Generation 2006-11-30
- AG180 May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! Advanced Generation 2006-12-11
- AG181 Thinning the Hoard! Advanced Generation 2006-12-12
- AG187 The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! Advanced Generation 2007-01-27
- DP090 Ghoul Daze! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-17
- BW137 Celebrating the Hero's Comet! Black & White 2013-11-02
- SM094 A Haunted House for Everyone! Sun & Moon 2019-03-24
- JN110 Narrowing the Chaser Chase! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN144 Getting to the Heart of it All! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Banette partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Banette partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Banette has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Banette sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Banette card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Banette
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.