# Banette-Mega - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Banette-Mega in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Banette-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Banette-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Disable**: 95.330%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 94.886%
- **Shadow Claw**: 86.934%
- **Gunk Shot**: 75.642%
- **Protect**: 20.362%
- **Phantom Force**: 9.780%
- **Other**: 17.065%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 74.767%
- **Heatran**: 73.791%
- **Milotic**: 73.726%
- **Hitmontop**: 72.811%
- **Blacephalon**: 72.807%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 14.486%

## FAQ for Banette-Mega in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Banette-Mega?
Banette-Mega is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Heatran, Milotic, Hitmontop. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `192/252/0/0/0/64`. This configuration accounts for 74.105% 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Banette-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*