Mega Banette Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Banette in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Banette
Mega Banette is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 41.200 DPS. Mega Banette's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega 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: Mega Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Banette is Mega Gengar (41.200 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (37.714 DPS), and Mega Absol (37.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Banette: After defeating Mega Banette, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2014 and 2105 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2505-2618 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Banette from raids will have exactly 2105 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 Mega Banette?
The best counter for Mega Banette is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 41.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (37.714 DPS) and Mega Absol (37.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Banette?
Mega 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 Mega Banette weak to?
Mega Banette is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Banette be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Banette's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Banette from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Banette from raids will have 2105 CP at level 20, or 2618 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2014. If you see 2105 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Banette worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Banette?
For the best moveset for Mega Banette itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Banette without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Banette can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (35.143 DPS) and Darkrai (31.286 DPS). 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 Mega Banette in raids?
Mega Banette is weather boosted during fog weather. When boosted, Mega Banette is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2505-2618 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.