Shuppet (#0353) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP44104–151198–292

Atk7572–139139–273

Def3536–9567–185

SpA6361–126117–247

SpD3334–9363–181

Spe4545–10685–207

Total295Higher than 13% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Shuppet outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Bug½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Cursed BodyHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0353ShuppetGhost
1. Level 37#0354BanetteGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

4ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

7Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

10SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

16Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

19Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

22HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

26CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

30Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

34Role PlayCopies the target’s ability.PsychicStatus——10

38Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

42TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

48Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

EggDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggGunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

EggImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Puppet Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#146Updated Unova#210Mountain Kalos#122New Hoenn#151Updated Alola#316Updated Ula’ula#137Paldea#298Lumiose#111

There’s a proverb that says, “Shun the house where Shuppet gather in the growing dusk.”
Ultra Moon
It eats up emotions like malice, jealousy, and resentment, so some people are grateful for its presence.
Ultra Sun
It feeds on the dark emotions of sadness and hatred, which make it grow steadily stronger.
Black 2 · White 2
It uses its horn to feed on envy and malice, or so it’s said. It’s very active at night.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
It loves vengeful emotions and hangs in rows under the eaves of houses where vengeful people live.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
It loves to feed on feelings like envy and malice. Its upright horn catches the emotions of people.
FireRed · LeafGreen
This Pokémon roams about deep in the night seeking such negative emotions as grudges and envy. It retreats to its nest when the sun begins to rise.
Emerald
SHUPPET grows by feeding on dark emotions, such as vengefulness and envy, in the hearts of people. It roams through cities in search of grudges that taint people.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SHUPPET is attracted by feelings of jealousy and vindictiveness. If someone develops strong feelings of vengeance, this Pokémon will appear in a swarm and line up beneath the eaves of that person’s home.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: カゲボウズ
Japanese (romaji): Kagebouzu
Korean: 어둠대신
Chinese (Traditional): 怨影娃娃
Chinese (Simplified): 怨影娃娃
French: Polichombr
German: Shuppet
Spanish: Shuppet
Italian: Shuppet

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 59
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Ultra Sun 1 area

Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Alpha Sapphire 8 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (4F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (outside)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (summit)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 121Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 123Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Omega Ruby 8 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (4F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (outside)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (summit)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 121Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 123Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

Emerald 10 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Sapphire 10 areas

Mount Pyre (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–29
Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Ruby 4 areas

Mount Pyre (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Mount Pyre (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Mount Pyre (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30