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banette-mega
Generation III · #10056 — Marionette Pokémon
Mega Banette is the Mega Evolution form of Banette, the Marionette Pokémon introduced in Generation III. When Banette Mega Evolves using the Banettite, it undergoes a dramatic transformation that amplifies its already formidable offensive capabilities. This spectral form represents the apex of Banette's vengeful power, with a base stat total of 555 compared to the base form's 455. The evolution dramatically enhances Banette's Attack stat, boosting it from 115 to an impressive 165, making it one of the most physically devastating Ghost-type Pokémon available. Mega Banette maintains its Ghost typing and gains access to the Prankster ability, a signature trait that grants priority to non-damaging moves, fundamentally altering its strategic role in competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
13.0kg
Category
Marionette Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
black
Shape
upright
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Banette-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Banette retains the fundamental doll-like appearance of its base form but becomes noticeably more menacing and elaborate in design. The Pokémon stands at 1.2 meters tall and weighs 13.0 kilograms, a marginal increase from base Banette's dimensions. The most striking physical change is the addition of multiple zippers across its body: one runs diagonally across its face, individual zippers appear on each of its three-fingered hands, and another traverses its torso. These additional zippers symbolize the intensified curse energy contained within the Pokémon's form, suggesting that Mega Banette's malevolent power requires multiple seals to contain. Like its base form, Mega Banette possesses a dark gray, fabric-like body with purplish-pink eyes featuring slit pupils and a yellow brush-like tail. The creature's long, flat arms and short, stubby legs remain unchanged, maintaining the eerie puppet-like proportions that define the species. The zippers function as a visual metaphor for the Pokémon's nature—its life force and curse energy are literally sealed within, and releasing them would result in catastrophic energy loss.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Banette-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mega Banette maintains the same gender ratio as its base form, with a 50% male to 50% female split, indicating that the Pokémon reproduces with equal frequency regardless of biological sex. This balanced gender ratio is unusual among Ghost-type Pokémon and reflects Banette's classification in the Amorphous egg group, which includes many spectral and gelatinous creatures whose reproductive mechanisms defy conventional biological classification. The base happiness rating of 35 remains notably low, significantly below the typical base happiness of 70 found in most Pokémon species, reflecting Banette's fundamentally tragic and resentful nature. Even when captured and cared for by trainers, Mega Banette struggles to achieve the contentment and trust that characterize healthier Pokémon, though patient trainers can gradually improve its disposition through consistent positive treatment. Breeding Banette or Mega Banette requires pairing compatible Pokémon from the Amorphous egg group, and the resulting offspring will be Shuppet eggs that hatch after 25 egg cycles. The inheritance of natures, abilities, and moves follows standard Pokémon breeding mechanics, though breeders seeking Banette with optimal natures and individual values should plan carefully given the Pokémon's naturally low base happiness and potentially difficult disposition.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
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Banette-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Banette represents the ultimate expression of Banette's vindictive nature through Mega Evolution, a transformation that reshapes the Pokémon's stat distribution with surgical precision. The evolution occurs when a Banette holding a Banettite is exposed to Mega Evolution, typically during battle. The most significant stat change is the Attack increase from 115 to 165, a 50-point boost that transforms Mega Banette into a devastating physical attacker capable of delivering powerful strikes with moves like Shadow Claw and Knock Off. The Special Attack stat increases from 83 to 93, while Defense jumps from 65 to 75 and Speed improves from 65 to 75, providing modest but meaningful improvements to survivability and speed tier positioning. The Special Defense stat also increases from 63 to 83, rounding out a comprehensive stat upgrade that maintains Mega Banette's total at 555. Crucially, Mega Banette's ability changes from either Insomnia or Frisk (the hidden ability Cursed Body in newer generations) to Prankster, a game-changing ability that grants priority to all non-damaging moves such as Trick, Taunt, Disable, and Willpower. This transformation fundamentally repositions Banette from a moderately fast offensive Pokémon into a high-priority utility threat capable of disrupting opponents before they act.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Banette-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Banette embodies the pure, vengeful hatred that drives the Banette line, magnified to an extraordinary degree through Mega Evolution. According to Pokédex entries, regular Banette searches garbage dumps and dark alleys for the children who discarded it, driven by an unquenchable desire for revenge. Upon Mega Evolving, this obsessive behavior intensifies dramatically, with the Pokémon's curse energy becoming more potent and focused. The creature's behavioral patterns remain tied to its tragic origins as a loved toy cast away and forgotten, though Mega Banette channels this resentment into pure malice and supernatural power. Unlike its base form, which is said to occasionally remember happier times while sleeping, Mega Banette appears consumed entirely by its quest for vengeance. The Pokémon is said to inhabit the darkest corners of human civilization, places where discarded objects accumulate and forgotten things gather dust. Mega Banette's presence in these locations radiates palpable dread, as the Pokémon's curse aura becomes significantly more oppressive and threatening to those nearby.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
An 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.
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
Generation IV
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
Generation V
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
Generation VI
A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
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.
Generation VII
It’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.
Resentment 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.
Banette-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Banette's name derives from a combination of "ban" and the French word "marionette," reflecting its nature as a discarded puppet animated by curse energy. The name structure remains consistent across most languages, with the Japanese designation "Juppeta" (ジュペッタ) offering a different linguistic approach to conveying the same concept. The Mega Evolution designation emphasizes the intensification of its puppet-like qualities and curse-driven existence, with the multiple zippers serving as visual indicators of restrained supernatural power. The design philosophy behind Mega Banette draws heavily from voodoo doll aesthetics, with the original Banette's single zipper mouth expanded into multiple seals across the body, suggesting that Mega Evolution unlocks additional reservoirs of cursed energy previously contained within the base form. The zippers function as both aesthetic elements and thematic representations of control and containment—each one prevents the escape of the Pokémon's powerful curse energy while simultaneously suggesting the immense force held in check. The Marionette Pokémon classification perfectly encapsulates the species' origin as an inanimate object given life, with Mega Banette representing that possessed toy's ultimate transformation into a force of pure supernatural malevolence.
Learnable Moves
Banette-mega can learn 67 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grudge | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Banette-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Banette has carved out a significant niche in competitive Pokémon battling as a priority-based special wall disruptor and physical attacker hybrid, primarily due to its unique combination of high Attack and the Prankster ability. The 165 Attack stat allows Mega Banette to reliably OHKO or 2HKO most threats with physical moves like Shadow Claw, Knock Off (which removes held items while dealing damage), Poltergeist, and Trick Room. However, Mega Banette's most dangerous role emerges through the strategic application of Prankster priority moves such as Trick, Taunt, Disable, and Reflect. By moving first with Trick, Mega Banette can cripple dangerous physical attackers by swapping items, potentially replacing an opponent's Choice Scarf or Life Orb with its own held item. Taunt prevents opposing Pokémon from using non-damaging moves, devastating stall-based teams and preventing defensive setup. The 75 Speed stat, while unimpressive by competitive standards, becomes largely irrelevant given Prankster priority, positioning Mega Banette as a viable threat regardless of speed-based team composition. Its Ghost typing grants immunity to Normal and Fighting-type moves while providing useful resistances, though Mega Banette faces significant weaknesses to Dark, Ghost, and Fairy-type attacks. The 75 Defense and 83 Special Defense stats remain modest, limiting Mega Banette's ability to reliably tank hits, requiring careful positioning and prediction. In format-dependent competitive environments, Mega Banette serves as a respected team-building choice capable of disrupting traditional offensive and defensive strategies through intelligent priority move usage.
Commonly Asked Questions About Banette-mega
What type is Banette-mega?
Banette-mega is a ghost type Pokemon.
What does Banette-mega evolve into?
Banette-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Banette-mega's weaknesses?
Banette-mega is weak to ghost and dark type moves.
Banette-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Banette and its Mega Evolution have achieved notable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise as one of the most genuinely tragic and sympathetic Pokémon despite their vengeful nature. The narrative of a beloved toy discarded and transformed into a vindictive spirit has resonated strongly with players across generations, particularly those who appreciate darker, more mature Pokémon lore. Mega Banette's introduction in Generation VI expanded this cultural significance by providing a visual manifestation of the Pokémon's internal struggle and supernatural power, making it a popular choice among competitive players and fan artists alike. The species has appeared prominently in Pokémon anime episodes and trading card games, often portrayed as a genuinely menacing yet sympathetic character capable of redemption through proper care and attention. The design's connection to voodoo doll aesthetics and horror elements has made it particularly appealing to players who gravitate toward darker, more atmospheric Pokémon designs, establishing Banette as a staple for those seeking supernatural or gothic-themed team compositions. Within the broader Pokémon community, Banette symbolizes themes of abandonment, redemption, and the consequences of careless disregard for others' feelings, making it more than a mechanical gaming entity but rather a vehicle for emotional storytelling.
Where to Find Banette-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Banette's availability varies significantly across Pokémon generations and games, contingent upon finding a compatible Banette and obtaining the Banettite Mega Stone. In Generation VI (X/Y and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire), Banette appears in Mountain Kalos (X/Y) and appears in Pokédex location 152 in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. The Banettite is typically available through postgame content, gift Mega Stones, or in-game events. In Generation VII (Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon), Banette appears in the Alola Pokédex as entry 317 in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, though availability varies between games. Generation VIII content, including Sword/Shield and their expansions, features Banette with varying accessibility depending on DLC installations. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Generation IX), Banette appears as Pokédex entry 299, available through wild encounters or trainer battles depending on the specific game version and story progression. Pokémon GO introduced Mega Banette, making it accessible to mobile game players who complete specific raids or research tasks to obtain the Mega Energy required for Mega Evolution. The Banettite Mega Stone required for Mega Evolution is typically distributed as a postgame reward, gift item, or through competitive tournament prizes, making availability somewhat restricted to players who progress sufficiently through their respective games. Players seeking a Mega Banette should plan accordingly based on their game version and progression status.