Banette Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Banette in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Banette
Banette is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 52.400 DPS.
Banette can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Banette resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Banette is Mega Gengar (52.400 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (47.714 DPS), and Mega Absol (47.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Banette: After defeating Banette, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1275 and 1346 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1586-1675 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Banette from raids will have exactly 1346 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Banette?
The best counter for Banette is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 52.400 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (47.714 DPS) and Mega Absol (47.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Banette?
Banette can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Banette weak to?
Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Banette be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Banette's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Banette from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Banette from raids will have 1346 CP at level 20, or 1675 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1275. If you see 1346 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Banette worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Banette is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Banette?
For the best moveset for Banette itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Banette stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Banette without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Banette can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Banette in raids?
Weather boost information for Banette is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.