Banette is a creepy puppet-like Ghost Pokemon that is available in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. It can be evolved from a Shuppet at level 37. Sapphire players can also catch a high-level wild Banette at the Sky Pillar. It is very scary to meet. It can learn Ghost moves like Spite and Shadow Ball, Psychic moves like Skill Swap, and Electric moves like Thunderbolt.

In the game, Phoebe of the Elite Four uses two level 49 female Banette, one with Toxic and one with Psychic. Be careful!

Banette has not yet made its appearence in the Pokemon TV series.