Mega Banette sprite

Mega Banette Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Ghost · BST: 555 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker

Mega 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 Mega 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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Mega Banette is the Mega Evolution of Banette. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.

With a 555 base stat total, Mega Banette plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (165), and at base 75 Speed it sits faster than 41% 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 Mega 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 Mega Banette

  1. Hisuian Zoroark (Normal / Ghost)
  2. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  3. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  4. Liepard (Dark)
  5. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  6. Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
  7. Umbreon (Dark)
  8. Houndoom (Dark / Fire)

How each counter beats Mega Banette

  • Hisuian Zoroark (Normal / Ghost) outspeeds Mega Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Mega Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Mega Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Liepard (Dark) outspeeds Mega Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Banette and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.

Mega Banette weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
64
Attack
165
Defense
75
Sp. Attack
93
Sp. Defense
83
Speed
75
Total
555

Best Tera Types for Mega Banette

The best Tera Types for Mega Banette cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Prankster — [object Object]

Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Ghost-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Banette:

Frequently asked questions about Mega Banette

What counters Mega Banette in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Mega Banette are Hisuian Zoroark, Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Mega Banette super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Mega Banette weak to?

Mega 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 Mega Banette?

The single best pick against Mega 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 Mega Banette in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Mega Banette, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ghost) and carries super-effective coverage (Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Banette's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Mega Banette good in Pokémon Champions?

Mega Banette's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (555 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.