Mega Banette is a Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#354, Generation 3). With a max CP of 4,063 and base stats of 312/160/162 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mega Banette has a total stat product of 634. Mega Banette's best moveset is Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball, making it a competitive Ghost-type attacker for raids.
Mega Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type attacks. Mega Banette is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon. Mega Banette is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Shadow Claw
Shadow Ball
Hex
Dazzling Gleam
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Banette's best offensive moveset is Shadow Claw combined with Shadow Ball, achieving 18.0 DPS and 307 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker (ranked #7, Tier A). Alternatively, Mega Banette can serve as a Fairy-type attacker with Hex and Dazzling Gleam (#14, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Shadow Claw (12 DPS), while Hex generates energy the fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Mega Banette as Raid Boss
Mega Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableMega Banette is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Mega Banette from raids will have 2053 CP at level 20, or 2567 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Mega Banette
Mega Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Banette as Raid Counter
Mega Banette is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Banette
Mega Banette evolves from Banette using Candy.
Mega Banette is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (2053 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (2567 CP).
Walking Mega Banette as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Mega Banette, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Banette's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Banette as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Banette Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Banette in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Banette from raids or eggs will show 2,053 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Banette is a Ghost-type Pokemon with a stat total of 634. With its high Attack stat (312), Mega Banette is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost-type moves when using Mega Banette. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Mega Banette's performance.
Mega Banette's moves get a damage boost in Fog weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Banette much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Banette?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Banette is a top-tier Ghost-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #7 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 4,063 at level 50 and base stats of 312/160/162 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ghost-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.