Type matchups
Damage Mega Banette takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Mega Banette has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 64
- Attack
- 165
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 93
- Sp. Def
- 83
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 555
Mega Banette has a base stat total of 555, higher than 81% of Pokémon. With Attack (165) well above Sp. Atk (93), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 75 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 64 HP, 75 Defense and 83 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Mega Banette's only ability is Prankster.
How to beat Mega Banette
Mega Banette takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mega Banette's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Mega Banette's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mega Banette's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Mega Banette is a Mega Evolution of Banette, so it shares Banette's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Banette
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Banette weak to?
As a Ghost type, Mega Banette takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Mega Banette resistant to?
Mega Banette resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Mega Banette?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Mega Banette with super-effective attacks.