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Shadow Banette

Shadow Banette (Shadow)Ghost
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Shadow Banette is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,298 CP and is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Banette Stats and Max CP

218 ATK
126 DEF
162 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2599 CP
Lvl 40
2298 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1642 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1313 CP
Lvl 15 Research
985 CP

Shadow Banette's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Banette PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Banette boasts a high DPS figure which does establish it as a meta relevant Ghost-type attacker. However, it is completely outclassed both in damage output and bulk by its own Mega Evolution, which is also cheaper to power up. In a typical Raid setting, Shadow Banette deals a little more damage than Lick + Shadow Ball Gengar (with more bulk), so even a regular variant is overall stronger. With such low bulk, it is disastrous to use Shadow Banette for Gym defense.

Shadow Banette PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

No matter which League you use it in, Shadow Banette’s fragility and lack of cheap Charged Moves (like Gengar and Haunter) make it a poor pick for PvP, especially when you consider that not only are Dark types very relevant in the GO Battle League, it also goes down pretty easily to Fast Moves. Using this Ghost is sadly a major chink in the armor, so stick with Gengar or Haunter instead.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
#50
Great LeagueGreat League
#960
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#642

Shadow Banette Type Chart

Shadow Banette takes increased damage from:Shadow Banette takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Shadow Banette takes reduced damage from:Shadow Banette takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Banette best moveset

Moves

Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball

Ghost
GhostShadow Claw
GhostShadow Ball
Shadow Banette's best Ghost-type moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball, with 14.83 DPS and 161.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Banette ranks #50 (B Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.GhostShadow ClawGhostShadow Ball12.1014.83161.7
2.GhostHexGhostShadow Ball11.6714.31156.1
3.GhostShadow ClawFairyDazzling Gleam10.6012.99141.7
4.GhostShadow ClawElectricThunder9.7011.90129.7
5.GhostHexFairyDazzling Gleam9.6411.82128.9
6.GhostHexElectricThunder8.149.99109.0
7.GhostShadow ClawNormalFrustration00.100
8.GhostHexNormalFrustration00.100
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Fast Attacks

  • GhostShadow Claw640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Shadow Claw has no special effects.
    See Shadow Claw details page ↗
  • GhostHex8131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hex
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage8
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13

    Effects
    Hex has no special effects.
    See Hex details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricThunder1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Thunder has no special effects.
    See Thunder details page ↗
  • FairyDazzling Gleam100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
    See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Banette's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Banette's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Banette has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Banette CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Banette reaches a maximum of 2,298 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,190–1,313 CP, rising to 1,488–1,642 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 933–985 CP.

Max CPMax CP2298 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch933 CP - 985 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1244 CP - 1313 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1190 CP - 1313 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1488 CP - 1642 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Banette Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
132 CP2101 CP3171 CP
4240 CP5310 CP6379 CP
7448 CP8518 CP9587 CP
10657 CP11722 CP12788 CP
13854 CP14919 CP15985 CP
161051 CP171116 CP181182 CP
191247 CP201313 CP211379 CP
221445 CP231510 CP241576 CP
251642 CP261707 CP271773 CP
281839 CP291904 CP301970 CP
312003 CP322036 CP332069 CP
342102 CP352134 CP362167 CP
372200 CP382233 CP392266 CP
402298 CP412328 CP422357 CP
432387 CP442416 CP452446 CP
462476 CP472507 CP482537 CP
492568 CP502599 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#354
Height1.09 m
Weight12.5 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ShuppetShuppet
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BanetteBanette
BanetteBanette
  • 100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Banette (Mega)Mega Banette
  • Shuppet evolves into Banette which costs 50 Candy.
  • Banette can transform into Mega Banette through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Banette
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Banette

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Banette's Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Banette.

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Banette Candy360 Shadow Banette Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Banette Candy12 Shadow Banette Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Banette Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Banette Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Banette Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Banette Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Banette Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Banette Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Banette Candy-

Shadow Banette Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Banette from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Banette in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Banette family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Banette in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ShuppetShuppet
BanetteBanette
Mega Banette (Mega)Mega Banette
Shadow Shuppet (Shadow)Shadow Shuppet
Shadow Banette (Shadow)Shadow Banette

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Banette

Shadow Banette high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Banette. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Banette Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow BanetteShadow BanetteShadow BanetteShadow Banette

Shadow Banette Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyBANETTE 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.
SapphireA 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.
EmeraldAn 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.
FireRed, LeafGreenStrong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteA doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
HeartGold, SoulSilverThis Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
Black 2, White 2A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
XA doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
YStrong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Omega RubyBanette 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.
Alpha SapphireA 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.
Ultra SunIt’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.
Ultra MoonResentment 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Banette’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Shadow Banette is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Banette in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Banette in Pokémon GO are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.832 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 161.748.

How does Shadow Banette perform in Raids?

Shadow Banette's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Banette rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Shadow Banette is a B-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #50 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Banette?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Banette: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

What is Shadow Banette’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Banette’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2298 CP and 2599 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Banette be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Banette can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Banette Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Banette cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.