Banette
#354 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Banette
The best moves for Banette are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
14.4DPS
40DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
40DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.16DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Shuppet family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Banette evolves from Shuppet for 50 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Banette.
- Evolving Mega Banette costs 100 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 20 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Shuppet for 45 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Banette:
Game images
Banette, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Banette is a Ghost Pokémon which evolves from Shuppet. It is weak to Ghost and Dark moves. Banette's best moveset is Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 2,599.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Hex | 8 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Dazzling Gleam | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Thunder | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
40 DPS
|
12.3 | 100% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
40 DPS
|
12.1 | 98% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Dazzling Gleam
28.6 DPS
|
10.7 | 86% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
10.4 | 84% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
10.3 | 84% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Dazzling Gleam
28.6 DPS
|
9.9 | 80% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
9 | 73% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.9 | 72% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
8.4 | 68% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.4 | 44% |
Counters & Raids
Top Banette counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Banette Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.43
- 2 0.46
- 3 0.46
- 4 0.47
- 5 0.53
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Wind+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
218 |
| Defense |
|
126 |
| Stamina |
|
162 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 139 |
| Level 50 | 148 |
Average size
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
985 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,313 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,970 |
|
Level 40 |
2,298 |
|
Level 50 |
2,599 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,642 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,134 |