# Banette - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

> Find the best Banette builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Banette Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 35.5% |
| **Record** | 71-129 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Banette)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Banette
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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
- **Destiny Bond**: 29.008%
- **Poltergeist**: 27.481%
- **Swagger**: 19.084%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 16.031%
- **Encore**: 15.267%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 9.924%
- **Trick Room**: 9.924%
- **Skill Swap**: 9.160%
- **Shadow Claw**: 7.634%
- **Protect**: 5.344%

## Common Abilities
- **Frisk**: 85.938%
- **Trace**: 4.688%
- **Intimidate**: 4.688%
- **Own Tempo**: 3.125%
- **Refrigerate**: 1.563%

## Common Items
- **Banettite**: 97.368%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.632%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 30.500%
- **Rillaboom**: 30.500%
- **Kingambit**: 16.500%
- **Incineroar**: 13.000%
- **Archaludon**: 12.000%
- **Pawmot**: 11.000%

## FAQ for Banette in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Banette?
The most common moves for Banette are Destiny Bond, Poltergeist, Swagger, Will-O-Wisp. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Banette?
Banette is frequently paired with Sneasler, Rillaboom, Kingambit, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Banette weak to and resistant against?
Banette 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?
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 **Frisk** (85.938%) and the item **Banettite** (97.368%).

### What is the most common role for Banette?
Based on common item usage (Banettite), Banette often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Banette) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Banette
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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