Banette Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ghost · BST: 455 · Role: Physical Attacker
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Banette, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Hisuian Zoroark, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 455 base stat total, Banette plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (115), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Banette in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Banette
- Hisuian Zoroark (Normal / Ghost)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Liepard (Dark)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
- Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
- Umbreon (Dark)
- Houndoom (Dark / Fire)
How each counter beats Banette
- Hisuian Zoroark (Normal / Ghost) outspeeds Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Liepard (Dark) outspeeds Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
Banette weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ghost (×2)
- Dark (×2)
Resistances
- Poison (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
Immunities
- Normal
- Fighting
Base stats
- HP
- 64
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Attack
- 83
- Sp. Defense
- 63
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 455
Best Tera Types for Banette
The best Tera Types for Banette cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Insomnia — [object Object]
- Frisk — [object Object]
- Cursed Body (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ghost-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Banette:
- Cofagrigus — Ghost
- Gengar — Ghost / Poison
- Spiritomb — Ghost / Dark
- Gourgeist — Ghost / Grass
- Mimikyu — Ghost / Fairy
- Polteageist — Ghost
Frequently asked questions about Banette
What counters Banette in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Banette are Hisuian Zoroark, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Banette super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Banette weak to?
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon weak to Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Banette?
The single best pick against Banette in the Pokémon Champions roster is Hisuian Zoroark, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Banette in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Banette, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ghost) and carries super-effective coverage (Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Banette's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Banette good in Pokémon Champions?
Banette's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (455 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.