Type matchups
Damage Banette takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Banette has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 64
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 83
- Sp. Def
- 63
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 455
Banette has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. With Attack (115) well above Sp. Atk (83), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 64 HP, 65 Defense and 63 Sp. Def it is frail.
Banette can have the abilities Insomnia, Frisk and Cursed Body.
How to beat Banette
Banette takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Banette's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Banette's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Banette's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Banette is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Shuppet → Banette), evolving from Shuppet.
Best counters to Banette
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Banette weak to?
As a Ghost type, Banette takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Banette resistant to?
Banette resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Banette?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Banette with super-effective attacks.