Banette are found in dark alleys, often near dumpsters or pBanette are found in dark alleys, often near dumpsters or piles of trash. They are said to be abandoned plush dolls possessed by cursed spirits. The zippers on their mouths are the only things containing the spirits; opening them would release the entities, so their mouths are always zipped closed. As Banette always feel vengeance and jealousy, they enjoy playing cruel pranks to generate these emotions in unsuspecting Pokémon and people.