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Banette-Mega

Banette-Mega: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

GHOST
HP
64
Atk
165
Def
75
SpA
93
SpD
83
Spe
75
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical25.0%
  2. Destiny BondGHOSTStatus16.7%
  3. Sucker PunchDARKPhysical8.3%
  4. EncoreNORMALStatus8.3%

Best Ability / Item

PranksterBanettiteBanettite

Best Banette-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Poltergeist

    GHOPhysical110 BP

    The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Destiny Bond

    GHOStatus

    If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    16.67%
  • #3

    Sucker Punch

    DARPhysical70 BP

    This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

    8.33%
  • #4

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    8.33%
  • #5

    Curse

    GHOStatus

    A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

    8.33%
  • #6

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

    The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

    8.33%
  • #7

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    8.33%
  • #8

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    8.33%
  • #9

    Rain Dance

    WATStatus

    The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

    8.33%

Best Banette-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    100.00%

Best Banette-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Prankster

    Gives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.

    100.00%

Best Banette-Mega Items

  • #1
    Banettite

    Banettite

    Allows Banette to Mega Evolve into Mega Banette.

    100.00%

Best Banette-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    manectricManectric
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #2
    samurott-hisuiSamurott-hisui
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #3
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #4
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #5
    snorlaxSnorlax
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #6
    oranguruOranguru
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #7
    araquanidAraquanid
    WATBUG
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #8
    emboar-megaEmboar-mega
    FIRFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #9
    appletunAppletun
    GRADRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #10
    hattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%

Teams with Banette-Mega

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How to use Banette-Mega in the current VGC format

Banette-Mega is listed as a Ghost type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Banette-Mega fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Prankster, Banettite and Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0. Its frequent moves include Poltergeist, Destiny Bond, Sucker Punch, Encore, Curse, and Shadow Sneak. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Banette-Mega has important weaknesses to dark 2x, ghost 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as manectric, samurott-hisui, meowscarada, volcarona, and snorlax appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Banette-Mega. Open the Banette-Mega teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Banette-Mega with other Pokémon in the active format.