Take on Mega Banette in Pokémon GO.
Mega Banette is back in Pokémon GO Raids until December. This Mega Pokémon is a decent Ghost-type, and a great addition to your collection to kick off the new season.
Banette evolves from Shuppet in Pokémon GO. That means that you might have a higher IV Banette than most Mega Pokémon, thanks to it spawning during the recent Halloween event. Once you have enough Mega Banette Energy you can just look at evolving some Shuppets rather than grinding these Mega Raids.
Here's everything you need to know to take on Mega Banette in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Banette counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Banette has a weakness to Ghost and Dark-type attacks. Here are the best Pokémon to use to take down Mega Banette.
 Mega Tyranitar Bite & Brutal Swing |  Mega Gengar Lick & Shadow Ball |  Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Dragon Ascent |  Mega Houndoom Snarl & Foul Play |  Tyranitar Bite & Brutal Swing |  Dawn Wings Necrozma Psycho Cut & Moongeist Beam |  Mega Gyarados Bite & Crunch |  Darkrai Snarl & Shadow Ball |  Hydreigon Bite & Brutal Swing |  Primal Groudon Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |  Mega Salamence Bite & Fly |  Incineroar Snarl & Darkest Lariat |
Tyranitar is a fantastic option for Mega Banette Raids in Pokémon GO. Both in the Mega form, and in its standard form. If you played Pokémon GO Fest this summer, Dawn Wings Necrozma is also a very strong Pokémon to use. If you don't have one yet, it will return during the Necrozma Fusion Raid Day.
If you're in need of some additional options, Darkrai is also a good choice. This Legendary Pokémon was in Raids during October for the Pokémon GO Halloween event.
Can Banette be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Banette can be shiny in Pokémon GO. Keep your eyes out for a shiny Banette after your Mega Raid!
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Banette candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Ghost-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Banette candy:
- Gengar
- Sableye
- Banette
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Banette in Pokémon GO?
Mega Banette isn't too hard to take down in Pokémon GO. You'll need just two Trainers to take down this Mega Raid. For lower level Trainers, aim for around five or six if you want to comfortably take on this Raid.
However, don't forget that the faster you take down a Mega Raid the more Mega Energy you'll receive. So, it makes sense to get more Trainers if you can to maximise the Mega Energy you get after the Raid.
What is the Banette Pokémon GO 100% IV?
After the Mega Banette Raid, you'll encounter the standard version of Banette. Here are the CP values that indicate a 100% IV Banette:
- 1313 CP
- 1642 CP (Weather boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | - | - |
| Windy | - | - |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | - | - |
| Snow | - | |
| Rainy | - | - |
| Fog | Banette will be a higher CP after the end of the Raid. Your Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon will be boosted. | Mega Banette's Ghost-type attacks will do more damage. |
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