Mega Banette Raid Guide — Best Counters, Weaknesses & Shiny Odds (2026)
The creepy marionette is back! 🪆 Mega Banette has returned to Mega Raids in Pokémon GO, and while it might give you nightmares, taking it down doesn't have to. Here's everything you need to know to beat it fast.
👻 What Type Is Mega Banette?
Mega Banette is a pure 
Ghost-type Pokémon. That means it has just two weaknesses but you can exploit them hard:
- ❌ Weak to: Ghost and
Dark type moves - ✅ Resists:
Normal, 
Fighting, 
Bug, and 
Poison type moves
“⚠️ Don't bring Fighting or Normal types they'll do basically nothing here.
⚔️ Best Counters for Mega Banette
You'll want 3–5 trainers with strong counters to comfortably clear this raid. Here are the top picks:
| Pokémon | Fast move | Charge Move | DPS | TDO | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eternamax Eternatus | 27.03 | 3059.5 | 88.17 | ||
Mega Tyranitar (Shadow) | 37.67 | 1032.4 | 86.19 | ||
Mega Gengar | 41.35 | 701.2 | 83.91 | ||
Mega Houndoom (Shadow) | 40.42 | 652.3 | 81.01 | ||
Mega Absol (Shadow) | 45.18 | 462.3 | 80.81 | ||
Mega Alakazam (Shadow) | 41.52 | 584.2 | 80.41 | ||
Mega Gardevoir (Shadow) | 37.19 | 656.5 | 76.23 | ||
Mega Tyranitar | 31.76 | 1033.9 | 75.86 | ||
Shadow Calyrex | 35.09 | 752 | 75.5 | ||
Mega Salamence | 32.12 | 775.2 | 71.19 |
💡 Pro tip: Bring a Mega Gengar as your lead it's the single best Counter AND it boosts Ghost-type damage for your whole team. Win-win.
Weather matters too: Foggy weather boosts both Ghost and Dark-type moves, so raid in the fog for maximum damage output! 🌫️
📊 Is Mega Banette Worth Using After the Raid?
Short answer: yes, but it's not the best Ghost attacker. Here's the honest breakdown:
- Mega Banette sits just below Mega Gengar in Ghost-type DPS Mega Gengar outperforms it in almost every scenario
- However, it beats Blacephalon and nearly everything else in the Ghost-type tier
- If you don't have a powered-up Mega Gengar yet, Mega Banette is a solid, reliable alternative
- Its max CP hits 4,063 impressive stats for a pure Ghost attacker
- Best moveset for your own Mega Banette: Hex + Shadow Ball 💜
“🎯 Bottom line: Not the #1 Ghost Mega, but absolutely worth having in your roster especially against Psychic-type raid bosses.
Mega Banette Moveset
| Mega Bannete |
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|---|---|
| Max Cp | 52,980 |
| Attack | 312 |
| Defense | 160 |
| HP | 162 |
| Weaknesses |
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| Resistances |
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| Fast Moves | |
| Charged Moves |
✨ Can Mega Banette Be Shiny?
Yes! Shiny Banette is available in Pokémon GO, and it looks amazing a striking turquoise body instead of its usual Dark grey. 💚
The shiny odds from Mega Raids are low (roughly 1 in 128), so the more raids you do, the better your chances. Every battle counts!
🔋 How Much Mega Energy Do You Need?
EvolutionMega Energy RequiredFirst time evolving100 Mega EnergySubsequent evolutions20 → 10 → 5 (reduces over time)
You earn Mega Energy by completing the raid itself, so the more you battle, the cheaper it gets over time.
✅ Quick Checklist Before the Raid
- Bring Dark or Ghost-type Pokémon only
- Lead with Mega Gengar if you have one
- Collect Fog weather bonus if available
- Aim for 3–5 trainers minimum
- Stock up on Pinap Berries for extra candy
Good luck, trainers don't let the Curse get to you! 👻
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