# Banette-Mega - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Banette-Mega in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Destiny Bond**: 95.600%
- **Shadow Claw**: 61.918%
- **Gunk Shot**: 53.139%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 35.925%
- **Disable**: 33.913%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 20.782%
- **Taunt**: 20.781%
- **Phantom Force**: 18.429%
- **Knock Off**: 17.734%
- **Trick Room**: 17.514%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 52.740%
- **Magearna**: 43.625%
- **Bisharp**: 38.205%
- **Ribombee**: 36.124%
- **Diggersby**: 33.259%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 18.741%

## FAQ for Banette-Mega in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Banette-Mega?
Banette-Mega is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Magearna, Bisharp, Ribombee. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `0/244/0/0/36/228`. This configuration accounts for 33.137% 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Banette-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Banette-Mega
- [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).*