Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Banette
Say it: BA-ne-tte
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Banette is the Marionette Pokémon — a Ghost from Shuppet. In Pokémon GO it is a Ghost attacker and can Mega Evolve into Mega Banette. Ghost moves punish Psychic and Ghost; Dark and Ghost hit it hard. Catch Shuppet/Banette from the wild, eggs, or events. It can Mega Evolve when you have Mega Banette Energy.
Say it: BA-ne-tte
Banette (#354) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Shuppet. Trainers use it as a Ghost raid attacker (especially Mega Banette for Ghost lobby boost) with Shadow Claw / Hex + Shadow Ball. Against Banette, lead with Ghost or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0354. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Shadow Claw or Hex + Shadow Ball is the usual Ghost kit; Dazzling Gleam and Thunder add coverage. Shadow Banette is the raid DPS pick; keep a non-Shadow for Mega. Farm Mega Energy from Mega Banette raids and events. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Banette is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Banette can Mega Evolve into Mega Banette (still Ghost). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Banette Energy, boosts Ghost attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Banette cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 218
- Defense
- 126
- Stamina
- 162
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Banette’s always-available TM pool. Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball covers Ghost raid needs.
Fast
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy / default
- Hex · Standard
Ghost alternate
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Best Ghost nuke
- Dazzling Gleam · Standard
Fairy coverage
- Thunder · Standard
Electric coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- hex
- shadow claw
Charged
- shadow ball
- dazzling gleam
- thunder
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #390 of 954 · CP 1477
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #274 of 747 · CP 2491
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #372 of 1023 · CP 2599
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Ghost-type shortlist
- Banette — Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Banette — Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.