Type matchups
Damage Shuppet takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Shuppet 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
- 44
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 63
- Sp. Def
- 33
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 295
Shuppet has a base stat total of 295, higher than 12% of Pokémon. Its Attack (75) and Sp. Atk (63) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 44 HP, 35 Defense and 33 Sp. Def it is frail.
Shuppet can have the abilities Insomnia, Frisk and Cursed Body.
How to beat Shuppet
Shuppet 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 Shuppet's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Shuppet's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Shuppet's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Shuppet is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Shuppet → Banette) and evolves into Banette.
Best counters to Shuppet
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shuppet weak to?
As a Ghost type, Shuppet takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Shuppet resistant to?
Shuppet resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Shuppet?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Shuppet with super-effective attacks.