Competitive Information for Banette (Mega) [Sun/Moon]
Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Banette-mega? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Banette-Mega, a top-notch Pokémon with Ghost typing. Banette-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Delve into Banette-Mega's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Banettite
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 244 Atk / 36 SpD / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Gunk Shot
- Destiny Bond / Shadow Claw
- Disable
- Will-O-Wisp
Banette makes an a magnificent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with formidable physical attacks. With Prankster, Banette's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Banettite equipped to it, if held by a banette, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Banette, it also faints).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Disable is a status move (for 4 turns, disables the target's last move used).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Banettite
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Curse
Banette makes an a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This strategy is built to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. With Prankster, Banette's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Banettite equipped to it, if held by a banette, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Banette-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Banettite
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Curse
Taking on double battles? Banette is a superb Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical power. With Prankster, Banette's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Banettite equipped to it, if held by a banette, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Banettite
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Trick Room
Banette proves to be a high-quality Offensive Trick Roomer for single battles. With Prankster, Banette's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Banettite equipped to it, if held by a banette, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Banette-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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-mega.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Banette-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Banette-mega
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Banette-mega's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Cotton Guard
- Curse
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Banette-mega
- Destiny Bond
- Disable
- Gunk Shot
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Phantom Force
- Protect
- Rest
- Shadow Claw
- Shadow Sneak
- Sucker Punch
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Trick Room
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Banette-mega in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/244/0/0/36/228/ )
- Careful Nature ( 252/4/0/0/252/0/ )
- Optimize Banette-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
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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