Mega Banette it’s a Boss Mega Raid that looks like a possessed doll. Her body is gray and her mouth looks like a yellow zipper. She also has a star shaped tail that is yellow and has sharp purple claws along with black skin in her Mega form. She is a tough opponent to fight and even experienced players may need to go in groups of 3 to 5 coaches to have a chance to win. So in this Pokémon Go guide, we will talk about the best ways and the counters by which it is easier for players to defeat Mega Banette.

Mega Banette in Pokémon Go

Mega Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon with a Maximum CP of 4336 and it is vulnerable Dark And Phantom-type attacks. Due to its low attack range, it becomes a little difficult for players to seek out the right countermeasures against it. This is why it is next to impossible for new players to defeat him as they most likely will not have the right type of Pokémon to counter him and even if they do, his level will not be enough to survive a fight against Mega Banette.

Banette mega move set

Pokémon Go Mega Banette Counters
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The best moves from Mega Banette’s move set are Shadow claw And Shadow ball. Both have a combined DPS of 55.4 and are the best combination of moves that can be used in Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other decent attacks from his movepool include Dazzling glow, thunder, And Hexadecimal.

The best counters against Mega Banette in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters you can use against Mega Banette and guarantee yourself a win.

  • Gengar (Mega): Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Houndoom (mega): Growl / foul play
  • Gyarados (Mega): bite / crunch
  • Absol (Mega): Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Hydreigon: Brutal bite / swing
  • Charizard (Mega Y): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Blastoise (Mega): Bite / Hydro Cannon
  • Lazio (Mega): Dragon Breath / Psychic
  • Darkrai: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Hoopa: Confusion / Dark Pulse
  • Giratina (Origin): Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Chandelure: Curse / Shadow Ball
  • Yveltal: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Manectric (Mega): Growl / Wild charge
  • Mewdue: Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball
  • Latia (Mega): Dragon Breath / Psychic
  • Gengar: Lick / Shadow Ball
  • Charizard (Mega X): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Honchkrow: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Weavile: Growl / foul play
  • Pidegot (Mega): Gust / Brave Bird
  • Aerodactyl (Mega): Bite / Rock slide
  • Zarude: Bite / Dark Pulse
  • Tiranitar: bite / crunch
  • Venusaur (Mega): Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
  • Hoopa (confined): Amazement / Shadow Ball
  • Absol: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Ampharos (Mega): Volt / Cannon Discharge Switch
  • Hondom: Growl / foul play
  • Deoxys (Attack): Zen Headbutt / Dark Pulse
  • Krookodile: Growl / creak
  • Raiko: Thunderbolt / Shadow Ball
  • Abomasnow (Mega): Razor Leaf / Time Ball
  • Trevenant: Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
Pokémon Go Mega Banette Counters
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Mega Evolutions should be good options to fight against Mega Banette. Pokémon like Mega Houndoom And Mega Gengar along with regular Pokémon that deal heavy damage such as G.Engar, Chandelure, And Mewdue they will be good enough options for experienced players if they want to fight Mega Banette as a couple.

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