Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Banette
Say it: MEGA BA-ne-tte
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Mega Banette is Banette’s Mega form. It stays Ghost, needs Candy plus Mega Banette Energy, and is often brought early in Ghost-weak raids to boost Ghost teammates. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA BA-ne-tte
Mega Banette is Banette’s Ghost Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Banette Energy and is a common Ghost mega for raid lobbies (same-type Ghost boost). Weak to Ghost and Dark. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Banette is a Mega Ghost form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Banette raids and events. Prefer Mega when the lobby needs Ghost boost and you have Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball. Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Mega Banette is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Banette— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 218
- Defense
- 126
- Stamina
- 162
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- hex
- shadow claw
Charged
- shadow ball
- dazzling gleam
- thunder
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #390 of 954 · CP 1477
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #274 of 747 · CP 2491
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #372 of 1023 · CP 2599
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Ghost-type shortlist
- Banette — Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Banette — Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.