Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
Mega Banette's best Ghost-type moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball, with 18.67 DPS and 311.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Mega Banette ranks #6 (S Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
Mega Banette
Mega Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,594 CP and is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.
Mega Banette Stats and Max CP
312 ATK
160 DEF
162 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4063 CPLvl 40
3594 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
2567 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2053 CPLvl 15 Research
1540 CPMega Banette's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Raid Attacker
Ghost-type
Great League: Mega Edition
Ultra League: Mega Edition
Master League: Mega EditionMega Banette Type Chart
Mega Banette takes increased damage from:
Dark160.0%Ghost160.0%
Mega Banette takes reduced damage from:
Fighting39.1%
Normal39.1%
Bug62.5%
Poison62.5%Mega Banette best moveset
| 1. | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 16.29 | 18.67 | 311.0 |
| 2. | Hex | Shadow Ball | 15.93 | 18.26 | 304.1 |
| 3. | Shadow Claw |  Dazzling Gleam | 13.94 | 15.98 | 266.2 |
| 4. | Hex | Dazzling Gleam | 12.96 | 14.86 | 247.5 |
| 5. | Shadow Claw |  Thunder | 12.95 | 14.85 | 247.4 |
| 6. | Hex | Thunder | 11.17 | 12.82 | 213.5 |
Fast Attacks
Shadow Claw
6
4
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Dark
- 39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost 
Fog
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s Trainer Battles Damage 6 Energy 8 Effects Shadow Claw has no special effects.See Shadow Claw details page ↗ - Hex8131.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ghost
- Psychic
- 62.5%
- Dark
- 39.1%
- Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 8 Energy 13 Weather boost - Fog
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 7 Energy 13 Effects Hex has no special effects.See Hex details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Thunder1001002.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Water
- 62.5%
Grass- Electric
Dragon
- 39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 100 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 60 Effects Thunder has no special effects.See Thunder details page ↗ 
Dazzling Gleam100503.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting- Dragon
- Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Steel
Fire
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.1s - 3.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗ - Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ghost
- Psychic
- 62.5%
- Dark
- 39.1%
- Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 50 Weather boost - Fog
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects Shadow Ball has no special effects.See Shadow Ball details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Mega Banette's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega Banette's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mega Banette has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Mega Banette CP Chart
Mega Banette reaches a maximum of 3,594 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,965–2,053 CP, rising to 2,456–2,567 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,473–1,540 CP.
 Max CP | 3594 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1473 CP - 1540 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1965 CP - 2053 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1965 CP - 2053 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2456 CP - 2567 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Mega Banette Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 CP | 2 | 159 CP | 3 | 267 CP |
| 4 | 376 CP | 5 | 484 CP | 6 | 593 CP |
| 7 | 701 CP | 8 | 810 CP | 9 | 918 CP |
| 10 | 1027 CP | 11 | 1129 CP | 12 | 1232 CP |
| 13 | 1335 CP | 14 | 1437 CP | 15 | 1540 CP |
| 16 | 1643 CP | 17 | 1745 CP | 18 | 1848 CP |
| 19 | 1951 CP | 20 | 2053 CP | 21 | 2156 CP |
| 22 | 2259 CP | 23 | 2362 CP | 24 | 2464 CP |
| 25 | 2567 CP | 26 | 2670 CP | 27 | 2773 CP |
| 28 | 2875 CP | 29 | 2978 CP | 30 | 3081 CP |
| 31 | 3132 CP | 32 | 3183 CP | 33 | 3235 CP |
| 34 | 3286 CP | 35 | 3337 CP | 36 | 3389 CP |
| 37 | 3440 CP | 38 | 3491 CP | 39 | 3543 CP |
| 40 | 3594 CP | 41 | 3640 CP | 42 | 3686 CP |
| 43 | 3732 CP | 44 | 3778 CP | 45 | 3825 CP |
| 46 | 3872 CP | 47 | 3919 CP | 48 | 3967 CP |
| 49 | 4015 CP | 50 | 4063 CP |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Banette
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Banette's Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Banette.
Ghost
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #354 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 7.000000000000001% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Shuppet |
|  Banette |
| Banette |
|  Mega Banette |
- Shuppet evolves into Banette which costs 50 Candy.
- Banette can transform into Mega Banette through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.
Mega Banette family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Banette in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Shuppet
Banette
Mega Banette
Shadow Shuppet
Shadow BanetteSize information
Mega Banette's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.1 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | |  |
| 0.59 m | 0.6 m | 1.2 m | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Mega Banette in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.588 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′11″ | 1′12″ | |
| XS | 0.6 m | 1.2 m |
| 1′12″ | 3′11″ | |
| M | 0.9 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′11″ | 4′11″ | |
| XL | 1.5 m | 1.8 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
| 5′11″ | 6′11″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Power-up costs
| LVL |  Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Mega Banette Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega Banette from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mega Banette in Pokémon GO.
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Mega Banette
Regular Mega Banette MEGA
Regular Mega Banette MEGA
Shiny Mega Banette MEGA
Shiny Mega Banette MEGAMega Banette high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Banette. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Mega Banette Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | BANETTE generates energy for laying strong curses by sticking pins into its own body. This POKéMON was originally a pitiful plush doll that was thrown away. |
| Sapphire | A cursed energy permeated the stuffing of a discarded and forgotten plush doll, giving it new life as BANETTE. The POKéMON’s energy would escape if it were to ever open its mouth. |
| Emerald | An abandoned plush doll became this POKéMON. They are said to live in garbage dumps and wander about in search of the children that threw them away. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a POKéMON. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys. |
| Black 2, White 2 | A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge of being thrown away. It seeks the child who disowned it. |
| X | A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it. |
| Y | Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes. |
| Omega Ruby | Banette generates energy for laying strong curses by sticking pins into its own body. This Pokémon was originally a pitiful plush doll that was thrown away. |
| Alpha Sapphire | A cursed energy permeated the stuffing of a discarded and forgotten plush doll, giving it new life as Banette. The Pokémon’s energy would escape if it were to ever open its mouth. |
| Ultra Sun | It’s a stuffed toy that was thrown away and became possessed, ever searching for the one who threw it away so it can exact its revenge. |
| Ultra Moon | Resentment at being cast off made it spring into being. Some say that treating it well will satisfy it, and it will once more become a stuffed toy. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Mega Banette in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Mega Banette in Pokémon GO are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 18.67 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 311.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
What are Mega Banette’s strengths and weaknesses?
Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Poison, Fighting, and Normal-type moves.
How does Mega Banette perform in Raids?
What is Mega Banette’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Mega Banette’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,594 CP and 4,063 CP at Level 50.
Can Mega Banette be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Mega Banette can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Mega Banette Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Mega Banette cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Banette?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Banette: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.