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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Shuppet family appeared on October 31, 2017.
- Shuppet
- Banette by encounter; Mega Banette
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 5, 2026, Mega (Mega Banette).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 to Nov 24, 2026 | MegaMega BanetteComing up | Regular rotation |
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Banette | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 | MegaMega Banette | Regular rotation |
| Feb 16 to Feb 21, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2025 | MegaMega Banette | Regular rotation |
| Dec 22 to Dec 27, 2024 | 3-star | Holiday Part 2 |
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Banette in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Banette across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #910 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Banette.
Every main-series game Banette is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Alfornada Cavern
- WildNorth Province: Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 15 (night) (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Ghost-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 225, 226, 227, Stark Mountain (night)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveShuppet (Level 37)
- WildPoké Pelago (Only begin appearing after the player reaches Poni Island)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildPokémon Village (trash cans) (Thursdays)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveShuppet (Level 37)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveShuppet (Level 37)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildStrange House and Black 2 and White 2
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 225, 226, 227, Stark Mountain (night)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 225, 226 (night)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland with 49 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- RubyObtainable
- EvolveShuppet (Level 37)
- Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildSky Pillar
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Banette: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Banette appears in 13 episodes.
From AG174 (2006-04-27) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).
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
Banette in 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.