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.
Fire Red:
Leaf Green:
Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.