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#0354Hoenn · Generation 3

Banette

JuppetaMarionette Pokémon

Ghost

Resentment at being cast off made it spring into being. Some say that treating it well will satisfy it, and it will once more become a stuffed toy. Pokédex, Ultra Moon

Height
1.1 m
Weight
12.5 kg
Habitat
Urban
Abilities
Insomnia, Frisk, Cursed Body (hidden)
Evolves from
Shuppet
14Anime episodes
14Games found in
6Japanese cards
2005Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Ultra Moon

    Resentment at being cast off made it spring into being. Some say that treating it well will satisfy it, and it will once more become a stuffed toy.

  • Ultra Sun

    It’s a stuffed toy that was thrown away and became possessed, ever searching for the one who threw it away so it can exact its revenge.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    A cursed energy permeated the stuffing of a discarded and forgotten plush doll, giving it new life as Banette. The Pokémon’s energy would escape if it were to ever open its mouth.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

5 more entries from older games
  • Y

    Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.

  • X

    A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.

  • White 2

    A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.

  • SoulSilver

    This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.

  • Emerald

    An abandoned plush doll became this Pokémon. They are said to live in garbage dumps and wander about in search of the children that threw them away.

Evolution

The Shuppet line

  • Shuppet BanetteLevel 37

Where to find it

Found in 14 games

Regions: Hoenn · Orre · Sinnoh · Johto · Unova · Kalos · Alola

SapphireHoenn3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Sky Pillar · Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave48-50
Sky Pillar · Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave51-53
Sky Pillar · Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave54-56
EmeraldHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Sky Pillar · Sky Pillar (1F), Sky Pillar (3F), Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave37-38
XDOrre1 location
LocationHowLevel
Citadark IsleSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.37
DiamondSinnoh4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 225Walking in tall grass or a cave50-52
Route 227Walking in tall grass or a cave54
Sea Route 226Walking in tall grass or a cave51-53
Stark MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave54
PearlSinnoh4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 225Walking in tall grass or a cave50-52
Route 227Walking in tall grass or a cave54
Sea Route 226Walking in tall grass or a cave51-53
Stark MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave54
PlatinumSinnoh2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 225Walking in tall grass or a cave48-50
Sea Route 226Walking in tall grass or a cave48-50
HeartGoldJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneWalking in tall grass or a cave44-45
SoulSilverJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneWalking in tall grass or a cave44-45
Black 2Unova2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Strange House · Strange House (1F), Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave32-34
Victory Road · Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71), Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Walking in tall grass or a cave47-50
White 2Unova2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Strange House · Strange House (1F), Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave32-34
Victory Road · Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71), Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Walking in tall grass or a cave47-50
XKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Pokémon VillageAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can46-50
YKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Pokémon VillageAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can46-50
Ultra SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Ultra MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

14 episodes on record

First appearanceDeceit and AssistAG122 · Ruby & Sapphire · first aired in Japan April 7, 2005

Major appearances 9

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG122Deceit and Assist2005
  • AG174New Plot, Odd Lot!2006
  • AG180May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!2006

Black & White

  • BW137Celebrating the Hero's Comet!2013

Journeys

  • JN144Getting to the Heart of it All!2023
  • JN146Ash and Latios2023

Movie

  • M19Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel2016

Pikachu short

  • PK15Title not yet recorded2005

XY special

  • XYS04Mega Evolution Special IV2015
Minor appearances · 5 episodes

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP090Ghoul Daze!2008

Sun & Moon

  • SM094A Haunted House for Everyone!2018

Journeys

  • JN110Narrowing the Chaser Chase!2022

Horizons

  • HZ146Title not yet recorded2026

XY special

  • XYS01Mega Evolution Special I2014

Japanese cards

6 cards across 5 sets

Pull one yourself: Abyss Eye box, $121.00 · Battle Partners box, $117.00

Abyss Eye

20261 card
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Start Deck 100 Battle Collection

20251 card
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Battle Partners

20251 card
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Violet ex

20232 cards
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Miracle Crystal

20061 card
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Species data from the games via PokéAPI; anime appearances indexed from Bulbapedia. Artwork © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK. Not affiliated with Nintendo / The Pokémon Company.