Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Shuppet
Say it: SHU-ppe-t
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Shuppet is the Puppet Pokémon — Ghost before Banette. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Banette — not a finished raid attacker. Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Ghost and Dark hit Ghost hard. Catch Shuppet from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve. Mega Banette belongs on Banette.
Say it: SHU-ppe-t
Shuppet (#353) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Banette. Trainers almost never power Shuppet for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Banette (and Mega Banette). Against Shuppet, lead with Ghost or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0353. 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: Do not sink Stardust into Shuppet. Keep high-IV copies for Banette. Shadow Shuppet is the same — evolve toward Shadow Banette after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Shuppet is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 138
- Defense
- 65
- Stamina
- 127
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
Shuppet’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Banette — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Feint Attack · Standard
Dark energy
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost energy
Charged
- Ominous Wind · Standard
Ghost / debuff
- Night Shade · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Shadow Sneak · Standard
Ghost / bait
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
- feint attack
- astonish
Charged
- ominous wind
- night shade
- shadow sneak
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #906 of 954 · CP 1151
Feint Attack + Night Shade
- Master League · rank #895 of 1023 · CP 1151
Feint Attack + Night Shade
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Raid attacker roles
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.