Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Hex Shadow Ball 15.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,313 CP
Shadow Banette moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex Best STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
| Shadow Claw 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 Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Thunder | 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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Banette runs Hex with Shadow Ball — 15.1 DPS and 258 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Banette places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | #26 | C | 15.1 | 258 | Hex Shadow Ball |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Banette
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Banette knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Banette good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #26 as a Ghost-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Banette is a favourite.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 12.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0354_POKEMON_BANETTE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Banette in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Banette's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged), worth 15.1 DPS as a Ghost-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Banette's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Banette takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Banette's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Banette?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Banette in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Banette spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Banette be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.