Shadow Banette
Shadow
Hex
Shadow Ball
Shadow Banette is a Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#354, Generation 3). With a max CP of 2,599 and base stats of 218/126/162 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Banette has a total stat product of 506. Shadow Banette's best moveset is Hex and Shadow Ball, making it a competitive Ghost-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type attacks. Shadow Banette is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Hex
Shadow Ball
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Banette's best offensive moveset is Hex combined with Shadow Ball, achieving 15.1 DPS and 258 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker (ranked #24, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Shadow Claw (12 DPS), while Hex generates energy the fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Shadow Banette as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Banette is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Banette returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Banette from raids would have 1313 CP at level 20, or 1642 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Banette
Shadow Banette can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Banette is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Banette knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Banette as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Banette Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Banette in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Banette from raids or eggs will show 1,313 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Banette is a Ghost-type Pokemon with a stat total of 506. With its high Attack stat (218), Shadow Banette is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost-type moves when using Shadow Banette. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Banette's performance.
Shadow Banette's moves get a damage boost in Fog weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Banette much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Banette?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Banette ranks #24 as a Ghost-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 2,599 and base stats of 218/126/162, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Banette is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Ghost-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.