No. 0353

Shuppet

Puppet Pokémon

Official art

Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 295. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ghost

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 2.3 kg 5.1 lbs
Base stat total: 295 Higher than 13% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryUltra Moon

There’s a proverb that says, “Shun the house where Shuppet gather in the growing dusk.”

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Base stats

HP44119–151198–292

Atk7585–139139–273

Def3549–9567–185

SpA6374–126117–247

SpD3347–9363–181

Spe4558–10685–207

Total295Higher than 13% of Pokémon

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: 1 Atk.

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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 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Shuppet outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

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

This Pokémon cannot fall . Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Everything about Insomnia →
Other Pokémon with Insomnia 17
Drowzee Hypno Mega Mewtwo Y Hoothoot Noctowl Spinarak Ariados Murkrow Delibird Banette Honchkrow Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Tarountula Spidops Capsakid Scovillain
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Everything about Frisk →
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
Wigglytuff Alolan Exeggutor Hisuian Typhlosion Sentret Furret Yanma Stantler Banette Duskull Dusclops Yanmega Dusknoir Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Noibat Noivern Orbeetle Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wyrdeer Flittle Espathra Munkidori
If this Pokémon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
Everything about Cursed Body →
Other Pokémon with Cursed Body 12
Gengar Alolan Marowak Galarian Corsola Banette Froslass Frillish Jellicent Sinistea Polteageist Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13


1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
4	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
7	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Spec	—	100%	15
10	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
16	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
19	Shadow SneakUsually goes first.	Ghost	Phys	40	100%	30
22	HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.	Ghost	Spec	65	100%	10
26	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
30	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
34	Role PlayUser replaces its Ability with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
38	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
42	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
48	Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.	Ghost	Phys	90	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 46


TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Phys	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM29	HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.	Ghost	Spec	65	100%	10
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM42	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Spec	—	100%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM102	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM107	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM151	Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.	Ghost	Phys	90	100%	10
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM198	PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.	Ghost	Phys	110	90%	5
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Phys	70	90%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
Egg	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10

Biology

It feeds on negative emotions like sadness, anger, and envy. If someone has strong negative feelings, Shuppet may swarm on their house and feed on it.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#468 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

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

Pokédex entries

: Puppet Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Black

: Urban
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#146Updated Unova#210Mountain Kalos#122New Hoenn#151Updated Alola#316Updated Ula’ula#137Paldea#298Lumiose#111

There’s a proverb that says, “Shun the house where Shuppet gather in the growing dusk.”
Ultra Moon
It eats up emotions like malice, jealousy, and resentment, so some people are grateful for its presence.
Ultra Sun
It feeds on the dark emotions of sadness and hatred, which make it grow steadily stronger.
Black 2 · White 2
It uses its horn to feed on envy and malice, or so it’s said. It’s very active at night.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
It loves vengeful emotions and hangs in rows under the eaves of houses where vengeful people live.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
It loves to feed on feelings like envy and malice. Its upright horn catches the emotions of people.
FireRed · LeafGreen
This Pokémon roams about deep in the night seeking such negative emotions as grudges and envy. It retreats to its nest when the sun begins to rise.
Emerald
SHUPPET grows by feeding on dark emotions, such as vengefulness and envy, in the hearts of people. It roams through cities in search of grudges that taint people.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SHUPPET is attracted by feelings of jealousy and vindictiveness. If someone develops strong feelings of vengeance, this Pokémon will appear in a swarm and line up beneath the eaves of that person’s home.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Shuppet
Japanese: カゲボウズ
Japanese (romaji): Kagebouzu
Korean: 어둠대신
Chinese (Traditional): 怨影娃娃
Chinese (Simplified): 怨影娃娃
French: Polichombr
German: Shuppet
Spanish: Shuppet
Italian: Shuppet

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Atk
: 225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 59
: Fast

Breeding

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

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Ultra Sun 1 area

Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Alpha Sapphire 8 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (4F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (outside)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (summit)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 121Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 123Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Omega Ruby 8 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (4F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (outside)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (summit)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 121Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 123Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

Emerald 10 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Sapphire 10 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Ruby 4 areas

Mount Pyre (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Mount Pyre (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Mount Pyre (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30

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.