Banette

#0354 in the National Pokédex • Marionette Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

238

332

Attack

115

211

361

Defense

121

251

Sp. Atk

153

291

Sp. Def

117

247

Speed

121

251

Total

455

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Shuppet

Duskull

Normal

Shiny

Banette

Marionette Pokémon

#0354

Ghost

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

Abilities

Insomnia Frisk Cursed BodyHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Banette takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Ghost

2×

Dark

2×

Resists

Normal

0×

Fighting

0×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Shuppet #0353	Level 37	Banette #0354
Banette #0354	Mega Evolution	Mega Banette #0354

Family

Mega Evolutions of Banette, with their types and base stats.

Mega Banette

Ghost

Atk

165

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Prankster

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100	15	The user's level equals damage HP.
Start	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Start	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
Start	Phantom Force	Ghost	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.
20	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100	30	The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
25	Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100	10	Cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
31	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100	10	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.
32	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	85	15	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
35	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
39	Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
42	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
48	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
55	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-	10	Steals the effects of the move the foe uses next.
64	Grudge	Ghost	Status	-	-	5	If the user faints, deletes the PP of the final move.
66	Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100	10	Tricks the foe into trading held items.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Torment	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-	5	The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90	10	The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	-	-	15	The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.
Round	Normal	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.
Confide	Normal	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.
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100	10	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100	10	A move that causes confusion.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Imprison	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100	20
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20
Burning Jealousy	Fire	Special	70	100	5	The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Poltergeist	Ghost	Physical	110	90	5	The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.