# Banette - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Banette in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Banette)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Banette
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Knock Off**: 25.000%
- **Swords Dance**: 21.667%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 16.667%
- **Destiny Bond**: 11.667%
- **Sucker Punch**: 10.000%
- **Shadow Claw**: 8.333%
- **Encore**: 6.667%
- **Gunk Shot**: 5.000%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 5.000%
- **Curse**: 5.000%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 20.000%
- **Salazzle**: 16.667%
- **Bisharp**: 16.667%
- **Masquerain**: 16.667%
- **Tinkaton**: 15.000%
- **Dachsbun**: 13.333%

## FAQ for Banette in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Banette?
The most common moves for Banette are Knock Off, Swords Dance, Shadow Sneak, Destiny Bond. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Banette?
Banette is frequently paired with Corviknight, Salazzle, Bisharp, Masquerain. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Banette?
The most common Tera Types for Banette are dark. Specifically, Tera dark is used in 1.667% of builds.

### 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 an unspecified ability and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Banette?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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/gen9ou/Banette) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - 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).*