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. 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.
Type: Ghost
Category: Marionette
Ability: Insomnia, which prevents the Pokemon from falling asleep. Or Frisk, where the Pokemon can check an opposing Pokemon’s held item.
Hidden Ability: Cursed Body, which may disable a move used on the Pokemon.
Weaknesses: Dark and Ghost
Resistances: Bug and Poison
Immunity: Normal and Fighting
Evolutions: Banette evolves from Shuppet starting at level 37. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Banette using the Banettite.
Height: 3′ 07″ Weight: 27.6 lbs
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