Ghost

#0354

— Marionette Pokémon

Banette

Height1.1 m

Weight12.5 kg

Base Exp159

BST455

Abilities

Insomnia

Frisk

Cursed Bodyhidden

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

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Base Stats

Atk

115

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

BST

455

Evolution Chain

Lv. 37

Move Learnset

Select a generation to see the moves Banette can learn in those games

Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status

Move

TypeCategoryPwrAcc

EvoKnock Off

Dark65100%

Lv1Night Shade

Ghost—100%

Lv1Screech

Normal—85%

Lv1Spite

Ghost—100%

Lv16Will O Wisp

Fire—85%

Lv19Shadow Sneak

Ghost40100%

Lv22Hex

Ghost65100%

Lv26Curse

Ghost——

Lv30Shadow Ball

Ghost80100%

Lv34Role Play

Psychic——

Lv40Sucker Punch

Dark70100%

Lv46Trick

Psychic—100%

Lv53Phantom Force

Ghost90100%

Pokédex Entries

In-game descriptions of Banette across different games

Pokémon Diamond: "A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it."
Pokémon 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."
Pokémon 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."
Pokémon 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."
Pokémon FireRed: "Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes."
Pokémon HeartGold: "This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys."

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About Banette

Banette is the Marionette Pokémon a Ghost type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 455 with Insomnia or Frisk as abilities. Use the learnset above to find the best moves for Banette in each generation, and check its type defenses to build a team that covers its weaknesses.