Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Shadow Claw Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on Shadow Claw. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Banette takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 506
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,313 CP
Banette moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
| Shadow Claw Best STAB | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Thunder Best | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Banette is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Banette
How to get Banette
- Evolve from
- Shuppet · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Banette knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 56 | 1,987 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,151 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,275 | 1,346 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,586 | 1,675 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,275 | 1,346 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 964 | 1,018 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,275 | 1,346 |
Is Banette good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Banette has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (218), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Banette deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 171 |
| Lv 4 | 240 |
| Lv 5 | 310 |
| Lv 6 | 379 |
| Lv 7 | 448 |
| Lv 8 | 518 |
| Lv 9 | 587 |
| Lv 10 | 657 |
| Lv 11 | 722 |
| Lv 12 | 788 |
| Lv 13 | 854 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 919 |
| Lv 15 | 985 |
| Lv 16 | 1,051 |
| Lv 17 | 1,116 |
| Lv 18 | 1,182 |
| Lv 19 | 1,247 |
| Lv 20 | 1,313 |
| Lv 21 | 1,379 |
| Lv 22 | 1,445 |
| Lv 23 | 1,510 |
| Lv 24 | 1,576 |
| Lv 25 | 1,642 |
| Lv 26 | 1,707 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,773 |
| Lv 28 | 1,839 |
| Lv 29 | 1,904 |
| Lv 30 | 1,970 |
| Lv 31 | 2,003 |
| Lv 32 | 2,036 |
| Lv 33 | 2,069 |
| Lv 34 | 2,102 |
| Lv 35 | 2,134 |
| Lv 36 | 2,167 |
| Lv 37 | 2,200 |
| Lv 38 | 2,233 |
| Lv 39 | 2,266 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,298 |
| Lv 41 | 2,328 |
| Lv 42 | 2,357 |
| Lv 43 | 2,387 |
| Lv 44 | 2,416 |
| Lv 45 | 2,446 |
| Lv 46 | 2,476 |
| Lv 47 | 2,507 |
| Lv 48 | 2,537 |
| Lv 49 | 2,568 |
| Lv 50 | 2,599 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0354
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 12.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0354_POKEMON_BANETTE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Banette in Pokemon GO?
Banette's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Banette's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Banette takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Banette's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Banette reaches 2,599 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,298 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Banette?
A perfect 15/15/15 Banette shows 1,313 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,642 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Banette better than regular Banette?
Shadow Banette deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Banette in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Shuppet (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Banette be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Banette depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.