Banette
#152 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Marionette Pokémon
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
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.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Shuppet #151 | Level 37 | ![]() Banette #152 |

Normal

Shiny
Banette
Marionette Pokémon

HP
64
Attack
115
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
83
Sp. Def
63
Speed
65
Total
455
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from


Resistances
Takes 0× from


Takes 0.5× from


| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Start | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| Start | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Start | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Start | Phantom Force | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| 4 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| 7 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 10 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 13 | Shadow Sneak | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
| 16 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| 19 | Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. |
| 22 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 26 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 34 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| 40 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 46 | Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| 52 | Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. |
| 58 | Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| 64 | Phantom Force | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM83 | Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM94 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Magic Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
Insomnia
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
Prevents sleep.
Frisk
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Cursed Body
Hidden Ability
May disable a move used on the Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.





















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