Banette

national dex #354 · gen 3BST 455 · ghost
Banette
Ghost
#354 · gen 3
PROFILE
HP64
Atk115
Def65
SpA83
SpD63
Spe65
BST 455 · best Attack 115 · worst Sp. Def 63 · meters scale to 200

Banette is weak to Ghost, Dark and resists Poison, Bug and is immune to Normal, Fighting.

Typing
Ghost
AbilitiesInsomnia, Frisk, Cursed BodyHIDDEN
Height, weight1.1 m / 12.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsIndeterminate

Banette base stats

BST 455 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP64
238332
Atk115
211361
Def65
121251
SpA83
153291
SpD63
117247
Spe65
121251
BST455
series max 720

Banette weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ghost mono typing
NOR0
FIR1
WAT1
ELE1
GRA1
ICE1
FIG0
POI½
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG½
ROC1
GHO2
DRA1
DAR2
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Ghost, Dark

RESISTS

Poison, Bug

IMMUNE TO

Normal, Fighting

Banette abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Cursed BodyHIDDEN

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Banette evolution line

2 stages

Best Banette moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
GhostPoltergeistPHYS110
GhostPhantom ForcePHYS90
GhostShadow BallSPEC80
GhostShadow ClawPHYS70
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
PoisonGunk ShotPHYS120
ElectricThunderSPEC110

Banette moves

68 moves available
Knock OffL0Night ShadeL1ScreechL1SpiteL1Will-O-WispL16Shadow SneakL19HexL22CurseL26Shadow BallL30Role PlayL34Sucker PunchL40TrickL46Phantom ForceL53Swords DanceTM88PsybeamTM16Hyper BeamTM163ThunderboltTM126Thunder WaveTM82ThunderTM166PsychicTM120Night ShadeTM42Confuse RayTM17MetronomeTM80RestTM85SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18CurseTM224SpiteTM177ProtectTM07Scary FaceTM06Icy WindTM34EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Pain SplitTM202EncoreTM122Rain DanceTM50Sunny DayTM49Psych UpTM203Shadow BallTM114Will-O-WispTM107FacadeTM25TauntTM87Helping HandTM130TrickTM109Knock OffTM181Skill SwapTM98ImprisonTM92Calm MindTM129FlingTM43Dark PulseTM94Giga ImpactTM152Nasty PlotTM140Shadow ClawTM61Trick RoomTM161Gunk ShotTM102Charge BeamTM23Foul PlayTM62HexTM29Phantom ForceTM151Dazzling GleamTM79Throat ChopTM221Skitter SmackTM219Burning JealousyTM195Lash OutTM199PoltergeistTM198Tera BlastTM171PounceTM21TrailblazeTM20
Banette Pokédex entries(20 entries)
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.

BLACK

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

BLACK 2

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

DIAMOND

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

EMERALD

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.

FIRERED

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

HEARTGOLD

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

LEAFGREEN

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

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.

PEARL

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

PLATINUM

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

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.

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.

SOULSILVER

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

ULTRA 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.

ULTRA SUN

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.

WHITE

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

WHITE 2

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

X

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

Y

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

Banette species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE45 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS35
BASE EXPERIENCE159
GROWTH RATEFast
EGG GROUPSIndeterminate
EGG CYCLES6,400 steps (25 cycles)
HEIGHT1.1 m
WEIGHT12.5 kg
COLORBlack
SHAPEUpright
HABITATUrban