Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Banette [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Ghost-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Banette? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Banette, a rad Pokémon with Ghost typing! Banette is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Discover how Banette excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Banette is a decent Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Banette cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Night Shade is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Banette's level). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness). ♦ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage). ♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Banette this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Banette? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Banette is a notable Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Banette cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Night Shade is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Banette's level). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness). ♦ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage). ♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Banette this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Banette can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Banette.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Banette can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Banette
Moves: Mimic + Imprison
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Snatch
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Banette's stats
Calm Mind
Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Banette
Destiny Bond
Knock Off
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Banette in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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