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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0354

Banette

Ghost

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.

Category
Marionette Pokémon
Height
1.1 m
Weight
12.5 kg
Generation
III
Abilities
Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Cursed Body Hidden ability

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

BanetteMarionette Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
64
AttackStrength of physical moves.
115
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
65
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
83
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
63
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
65
Base stat total 455

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Ghost
×2
Dark
×2

Resists

Poison
×0.5
Bug
×0.5

Immune to

Normal
×0
Fighting
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Swords DanceStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
DisableStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
PsybeamSpecial · PsychicPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 8
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 7
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 7
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MimicStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
ScreechStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 8
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 8
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 8
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 8
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 5
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 8
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 8
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 4
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MetronomeStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
FlashStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
NightmareStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it’s asleep.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Xd · Tutor
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
CurseStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 20
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 20
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 13
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 13
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 20
  • Xd · Xd Purification
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 19
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 26
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 26
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SpiteStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 16
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 16
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 16
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 10
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 10
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Feint AttackPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 39
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 39
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 28
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 39
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 39
  • Xd · Xd Purification
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 22
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Destiny BondStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Champions · Train
AttractStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 19
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EncoreStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psych UpStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 48
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 48
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 48
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 31
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 31
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 35
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 48
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 48
  • Xd · Machine
  • Xd · Xd Purification
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 30
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 30
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 30
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 30
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 30
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 30
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TormentStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 32
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 32
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 23
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 23
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 23
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 23
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 32
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 32
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 13
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TauntStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Helping HandStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Xd · Xd Purification
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrickStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 66
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 66
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 66
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 75
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 58
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 58
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 58
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 58
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 58
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 58
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 46
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 34
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 34
  • Champions · Train
Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
GrudgeStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

If the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 64
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 64
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 64
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 58
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 58
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 58
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 66
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 64
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 64
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 52
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 52
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 52
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 52
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 52
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 52
SnatchStatus · DarkPower Accuracy Details +

Steals the target’s move, if it’s self-targeted.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 55
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 55
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 55
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 51
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 51
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 51
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 58
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 55
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 55
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 46
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 46
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Shadow PunchPhysical · GhostPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EmbargoStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target cannot use held items.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 42
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 42
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 51
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 40
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 40
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 34
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 34
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 34
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FlingPhysical · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sucker PunchPhysical · DarkPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 35
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 35
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 35
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 42
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 34
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 34
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
  • Champions · Train
Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow ClawPhysical · GhostPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow SneakPhysical · GhostPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 16
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 19
  • Champions · Train
Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Gunk ShotPhysical · PoisonPower 120Accuracy 80%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CaptivateStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Magic RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Negates held items for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 31
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 26
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 22
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Phantom ForcePhysical · GhostPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 64
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 64
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 64
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 64
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 53
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Throat ChopPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Burning JealousySpecial · FirePower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Burns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Lash OutPhysical · DarkPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PoltergeistPhysical · GhostPower 110Accuracy 90%Details +

Fails if the target has no held item.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
PouncePhysical · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

Firered · Leafgreen

Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.

Black 2 · White 2

A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.

Y

Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Ultra Sun

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.

Ultra Moon

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Banette trading cards

25 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12