# Banette-Mega - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Banette-Mega builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Banette-Mega Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Banette-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Banette-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 97.976%
- **Shadow Claw**: 78.138%
- **Destiny Bond**: 54.402%
- **Sucker Punch**: 54.161%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 39.384%
- **Knock Off**: 38.510%
- **Toxic**: 20.952%
- **Other**: 16.477%

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

## Common Items
- **Banettite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Kommo-o**: 36.424%
- **Espeon**: 36.373%
- **Archeops**: 36.373%
- **Primarina**: 36.373%
- **Scizor**: 36.373%
- **Garchomp**: 36.238%

## FAQ for Banette-Mega in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Banette-Mega?
The most common moves for Banette-Mega are Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Claw, Destiny Bond, Sucker Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Banette-Mega?
Banette-Mega is frequently paired with Kommo-o, Espeon, Archeops, Primarina. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Banette-Mega weak to and resistant against?
Banette-Mega is weak to Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Banette-Mega?
The top build for Banette-Mega features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 53.185% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Banette-Mega?
Banette-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Banettite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Banette-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Banettite), Banette-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Banette-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 64 |
| Attack | 165 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 93 |
| Sp. Def | 83 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **555** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Banette-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Banette-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Banette-Mega
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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