# Banette - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Banette in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Banette)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Banette
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Banette.

## Common Moves
- **Poltergeist**: 100.000%
- **Encore**: 100.000%
- **Thief**: 100.000%
- **Hex**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Insomnia**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Bright Powder**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar**: 100.000%
- **Skeledirge**: 100.000%
- **Tinkaton**: 100.000%
- **Dragapult**: 100.000%
- **Steelix**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Banette in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Banette?
The most common moves for Banette are Poltergeist, Encore, Thief, Hex. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Banette?
Banette is frequently paired with Gengar, Skeledirge, Tinkaton, Dragapult. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Banette?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Banette?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Banette?
Banette is most effectively run with the ability **Insomnia** (100.000%) and the item **Bright Powder** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Banette?
Based on common item usage (Bright Powder), Banette often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Banette?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 64 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 63 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Banette on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Banette) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Banette
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*