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Banette Mega is a Mega Evolution introduced in Generation VI through the use of a Banettite.

Type: Ghost

Abilities:

• Prankster: Raises the priority of status moves, allowing Banette Mega to act more swiftly in applying non-damaging moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Banette Mega retains its doll-like appearance but becomes more sinister with its Mega Evolution.
• Its body is primarily dark gray with bright, glowing yellow eyes and a mouth that appears permanently sewn shut, now more exaggerated.
• The transformation highlights its zipper mouth, which is opened slightly, revealing a jagged grin.
• It has long, flowing, tattered appendages that resemble spectral arms, adding to its ghostly demeanor.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Banette Mega, like its pre-evolution, is said to be a possessed doll driven by vengeance.
• While it does not have a specific habitat due to its nature as an artificial being, it is often found in abandoned buildings or places associated with negative energy.
• Its behavior is more aggressive and unpredictable compared to its standard form, using its Prankster ability to torment opponents.

In Battle:

• Banette Mega is known for its high Attack stat and increased priority on status moves due to Prankster, making it effective in disrupting opponents.
• Notable moves include Shadow Sneak, Shadow Claw, and Sucker Punch for offensive strategies.
• It can also effectively use status moves like Will-O-Wisp and Taunt to disable foes.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types but vulnerable to Dark-type moves.

Evolution:

• Banette Mega evolves from Banette using a Banettite.
• Banette itself evolves from Shuppet starting at level 37.

Interesting Facts:

• Banette Mega's design emphasizes its origins as a cursed doll, with its Mega Evolution amplifying its eerie, vengeful nature.
• The ability Prankster gives it a unique edge in competitive play, allowing it to outpace many threats with its status moves.
• Banette Mega's presence is a reflection of the Pokémon series' creative approach to infusing folklore elements into creature designs, particularly the concept of inanimate objects gaining life.
• It is one of the few Pokémon that undergo a significant design and ability change through Mega Evolution, highlighting the transformative power of Mega Stones in the Pokémon world.

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• 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: Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
• Leafgreen: Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.
• Diamond: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
• Pearl: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
• Platinum: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
• Heartgold: This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
• Soulsilver: This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.
• Black: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
• White: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it.
• Black-2: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
• White-2: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it.
• X: A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that 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.

354 National

147 Hoenn

211 Updated-Unova

123 Kalos-Mountain

152 Updated-Hoenn

317 Updated-Alola

138 Updated-Ulaula

299 Paldea