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Banette

Marionette Pokémon

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Banette official artwork
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Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 455. In Pokémon Champions it’s #174 on the Doubles ladder and #60 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Ghost
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
12.5 kg 27.6 lbs
Base stat total
455 Higher than 51% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Champions#174 Doubles ▼3 · #60 Singles ▼2Usual set Banettite · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
Pokédex entryUltra 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.
See all 9 entries

Base stats

HP64139–171238–332
Atk115121–183211–361
Def6576–128121–251
SpA8392–148153–291
SpD6374–126117–247
Spe6576–128121–251
Total455Higher than 51% of Pokémon
HP64Atk115Def65Spe65SpD63SpA83

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
DarkGhost

Resists

½×
BugPoison

Immune to

0×
FightingNormal
Takes normal damage from 12 types
FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Banette outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Banette against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Banette · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Banette · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Banette · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#174 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Banettite (92.9%) · (74.6%) · Adamant (42.7%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (14.5%)

MovesPoltergeistDestiny BondEncoreWill-O-Wisp

Singles

#60 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Banettite (99.3%) · (88.5%) · Adamant (75.6%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (24.2%)

MovesDestiny BondPoltergeistEncoreShadow Sneak

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Banette, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0353ShuppetGhost
    1. Level 37
      #0354BanetteGhost
      1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Banettite
        #0354Mega BanetteGhost

Moves

Level up 13

EvoKnock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
1Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
1ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
1SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
16Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
19Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
22HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
26CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
30Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
34Role PlayUser replaces its Ability with the target's.PsychicStatus——10
40Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
46TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
53Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10

TM / HM / TR 55

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM151Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

It is said that a plush doll that was thrown away grew a grudge and became Banette. Its energy is stored inside its body. If the zipper on its mouth is opened, it leaks out.

Forms

Mega Banette

Ghost
BST 555

HoldsBanettite

Its vindictiveness has grown tremendously. Mega Evolution energy has caused the cursing power that was previously held within by its zippers to spill out. It cannot help but to curse its own trainer.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Marionette Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Black
Urban
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Hoenn#147Updated Unova#211Mountain Kalos#123New Hoenn#152Updated Alola#317Updated Ula’ula#138Paldea#299Lumiose#112

  1. 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.

    Ultra Moon

  2. 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 Sun

  3. A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.

    Black 2 · White 2

  4. This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver

  5. A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

  6. Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y

  7. 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.

    Emerald

  8. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  9. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Banette
Japanese
ジュペッタ
Japanese (romaji)
Juppeta
Korean
다크펫
Chinese (Traditional)
詛咒娃娃
Chinese (Simplified)
诅咒娃娃
French
Branette
German
Banette
Spanish
Banette
Italian
Banette

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

2 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
159
Fast

Breeding

Amorphous
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Shuppet: Level 37.

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
Y 1 area
  • Pokemon VillageAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can · Lv 46–50
X 1 area
  • Pokemon VillageAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can · Lv 46–50
White 2 4 areas
  • Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Black 2 4 areas
  • Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 37
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
  • Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Pearl 4 areas
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
  • Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Diamond 4 areas
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
  • Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Emerald 3 areas
  • Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
  • Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
Sapphire 3 areas
  • Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
  • Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.