Shuppet Pokemon Guide

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Shuppet Pokemon Guide

Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3, known for feeding on negative emotions and evolving into Banette. This guide covers Shuppet’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Shuppet

Shiny Form

Shiny Shuppet

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Shuppet guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Shuppet Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Shuppet Description

Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokemon known as the Puppet Pokemon. It is associated with feelings like envy, sadness and malice, and it evolves into Banette as it grows stronger.

Competitive Overview

Is Shuppet Good in Competitive?

Shuppet is usually more of an early-game or lower-tier Pokemon than a major competitive threat, but it has useful Ghost-type tools. It can pressure opponents with priority, status and disruptive moves in formats where unevolved Pokemon are used.

Shuppet’s biggest strengths are Ghost-type attacks, status moves like Will-O-Wisp, priority such as Shadow Sneak and useful abilities like Insomnia, Frisk and Cursed Body. Its biggest issues are modest bulk, limited Speed and the fact that it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Banette.

Shuppet Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Shuppet, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Shuppet

National Dex

#0353

Type

Ghost

Species

Puppet Pokemon

Height

2’00” / 0.6 m

60 cm

Weight

5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg

2.3 kg

Abilities

Insomnia, Frisk, Cursed Body

Shuppet Stats

Shuppet has better offensive potential than defensive staying power. It usually works best as a disruptive Ghost-type before evolving into Banette.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Shuppet Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Shuppet is best known for Ghost-type attacks, priority and disruptive status options. These are some of Shuppet’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Ball

A reliable Ghost-type special attack and one of Shuppet’s most recognizable damage options.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Sneak

A priority Ghost-type attack that helps Shuppet finish weakened opponents.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Will-O-Wisp

A status move that burns opponents and reduces the damage of many physical attackers.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Hex

A Ghost-type attack that becomes stronger when the target has a status condition.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Knock Off

Useful Dark-type coverage that can remove held items in games where that effect is available.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Sucker Punch

A priority Dark-type move that can punish attacking opponents.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Destiny Bond

A risky but powerful utility move that can take down an opponent if Shuppet is knocked out.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Calm Mind

A setup move that can boost Shuppet’s Special Attack and Special Defense in supported games.

Shuppet All Moves

Shuppet can learn a Ghost-focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Ghost, Dark, Psychic, Normal and status moves. Use the section below to view Shuppet’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
4	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
7	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	–	100
10	Spite	Ghost	Status	–	100
16	Will O Wisp	Fire	Status	–	85
19	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100
22	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100
26	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
34	Role Play	Psychic	Status	–	–
38	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100
42	Trick	Psychic	Status	–	100
48	Phantom Force	Ghost	Physical	90	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
TM	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Imprison	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
TM	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	–	100
TM	Pain Split	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Phantom Force	Ghost	Physical	90	100
TM	Poltergeist	Ghost	Physical	110	90
TM	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
TM	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Skitter Smack	Bug	Physical	70	90
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Spite	Ghost	Status	–	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trick	Psychic	Status	–	100
TM	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Will O Wisp	Fire	Status	–	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	–	–
Disable	Normal	Status	–	100
Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
Imprison	Psychic	Status	–	–

Shuppet Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokemon. This gives it immunities to Normal and Fighting-type moves, useful resistances to Poison and Bug-type moves and weaknesses to Ghost and Dark-type attacks.

Type

Ghost

Weaknesses

Ghost and Dark

Resistances

Poison and Bug

Immunity

Normal and Fighting

Shuppet Abilities

Shuppet’s abilities help it avoid sleep, reveal held items or punish opponents that make contact depending on the game and format.

Insomnia

Prevents Shuppet from falling asleep. This helps it avoid sleep-based disruption.

Frisk

Lets Shuppet check an opposing Pokemon’s held item when it enters battle in supported games.

Cursed Body

Shuppet’s hidden ability may disable a move that hits it, giving it a chance to disrupt opposing attackers.

Shuppet Evolution

Shuppet evolves into Banette at Level 37. The full Shuppet evolution line is Shuppet and Banette.

Stage 1

Shuppet

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2

Banette

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Shuppet at Level 37

Where to Find Shuppet in Pokemon Games

Shuppet’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is often found in haunted or nighttime areas, while some games require breeding, transfer or migration.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Red	Not available because Shuppet had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Shuppet had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Shuppet had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Shuppet had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Shuppet had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Shuppet had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Ruby	Route 121, Route 123 and Mt. Pyre.
Pokemon Sapphire	Route 121, Route 123 and Mt. Pyre.
Pokemon Emerald	Route 121, Route 123 and Mt. Pyre.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Diamond	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Safari Zone.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Safari Zone.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Black	Route 13.
Pokemon White	Route 13.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon X	Friend Safari.
Pokemon Y	Friend Safari.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Route 121, Route 123 and Mt. Pyre.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Route 121, Route 123 and Mt. Pyre.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Thrifty Megamart.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Thrifty Megamart.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Breed Banette.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Breed Banette.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Scarlet	East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, East Province Area Three and South Province Area Three.
Pokemon Violet	East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, East Province Area Three and South Province Area Three.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Shuppet
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Shuppet FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Shuppet. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Shuppet?

Shuppet is a Ghost-type Pokemon.

What is Shuppet weak against?

Shuppet is weak to Ghost and Dark-type moves.

What does Shuppet evolve into?

Shuppet evolves into Banette at Level 37.

What are Shuppet’s abilities?

Shuppet’s abilities are Insomnia, Frisk and Cursed Body as its hidden ability.

What are Shuppet’s best moves?

Shuppet’s best moves often include Shadow Ball, Shadow Sneak, Will-O-Wisp, Hex, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Destiny Bond and Calm Mind.

Is Shuppet good in Pokemon?

Shuppet can be useful in early-game play and specialized formats, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Banette.

How do you get Shuppet?

Shuppet is usually found in haunted, nighttime or ghost-themed locations depending on the game, while some games require breeding, transfer or migration.

Does Shuppet have a Mega Evolution?

No, Shuppet does not have a Mega Evolution. Its evolution, Banette, has a Mega Evolution in supported games.

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