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, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
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
What counters Banette?
Banette is weak to Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Banette is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam, followed by Mega Gengar, Mega Chandelure and Mega Absol.
The top Banette counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 100% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 95% | |
| Mega Gengar | 92% | |
| Mega Gengar | 92% | |
| Mega Gengar | 91% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 91% | |
| Mega Absol | 89% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 88% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
218 |
| Defense |
|
126 |
| Stamina |
|
162 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 139 |
Size
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |