Mega Banette is a Ghost-type raid boss in Pokémon GO, boasting massive offensive stats at the cost of fragile defenses. Because of its pure Ghost typing, Mega Banette has a single weakness to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks, but it is also doubly dangerous due to its own high output.
Mega Banette will return to Four-Star Mega raids from Monday, November 16, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 24, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
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In this guide, I break down the best recommended counters, movesets, budget options, and raid tips you need to secure a quick victory.
Mega Banette Recommended Counters
The following top-tier options deal massive super-effective damage to Mega Banette:
| POKÉMON | RECOMMENDED MOVESET |
| Mega Tyranitar | Bite as a Fast Attack and Brutal Swing as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash as a Fast Attack and Dragon Ascent / Outrage (or Ghost-type moves) |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | Psycho Cut as a Fast Attack and Shadow Ball as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Houndoom | Snarl as a Fast Attack and Dark Plus+ as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Bite as a Fast Attack and Brutal Swing as a Charged Attack |
| Hydreigon | Bite as a Fast Attack and Brutal Swing as a Charged Attack |
| Darkrai | Snarl as a Fast Attack and Dark Pulse as a Charged Attack |
| Giratina (Origin) | Shadow Claw as a Fast Attack and Shadow Force or Shadow Ball as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Chandelure | Hex as a Fast Attack and Shadow Ball as a Charged Attack |
| Weavile | Snarl as a Fast Attack and Foul Play as a Charged Attack |
Note: Dark- and Ghost-type attackers excel here, though keep in mind that Ghost-type counters will also take super-effective damage from Mega Banette’s Ghost-type moves. Tyranitar and its Mega Evolution shine brightest by resisting Ghost attacks entirely while dishing out punishing Dark damage. However, you can only use one Mega Pokémon per lobby.
Mega Banette Raid Boss Moveset
When battling Mega Banette, it may utilize any of these moves:
Fast Attacks: Shadow Claw (Ghost) or Hex (Ghost)
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball (Ghost), Dazzling Gleam (Fairy), or Thunder (Electric)
Resistances: Avoid bringing Bug-, Poison-, and Fighting-type attackers, as Mega Banette heavily resists these types.
Best Mega Banette Budget Counters
If you lack high-tier Shadow or Mega Pokémon, these accessible alternatives deliver strong, reliable damage:
Tyranitar with Bite (Fast) and Brutal Swing or Crunch (Charged).
Weavile with Snarl (Fast) and Foul Play (Charged).
Honchkrow with Snarl (Fast) and Dark Pulse (Charged).
Hisuian Zoroark with Shadow Claw (Fast) and Shadow Ball (Charged).
Absol with Snarl (Fast) and Dark Pulse (Charged).
Mega Banette Raid Tips
Lead with a matching Dark- or Ghost-type Mega Evolution (such as Mega Tyranitar or Mega Houndoom) to maximize damage output for your team.
Exploit weather boosts for optimal counters: Fog weather heavily boosts Dark-type attacks, while Fog or Windy weather boosts Ghost-type attacks.
How Many Trainers are Needed?
Because Mega Banette is a classic “glass cannon” with extremely high attack and very low defense, elite high-level trainers with maxed-out Dark counters can easily solo Mega Banette. For most trainers using standard or budget counters, a safe group of 2 to 3 players ensures an effortless victory.
Can Mega Banette Be Shiny?
Yes! When you successfully defeat Mega Banette in raids, the encounter with regular Shuppet/Banette following the raid has a chance to be Shiny.
Shiny Odds: The standard shiny rate for Mega Raid bosses is approximately 1 in 64 (1.5%).
Hundo CP for Banette from Raids
After defeating Mega Banette, you will receive Mega Energy, rewards, and an encounter with regular Banette.
Standard Catch CP (Level 20): 1313 CP
Weather Boosted Catch CP (Level 25 – Fog/Windy): 1642 CP
Best Moveset for Banette After Catching
Once you successfully catch your Banette, you will want to equip it with the best possible moveset for battles:
Best Ghost-type Moveset: Shadow Claw (Fast) and Shadow Ball (Charged).
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