Pokemon GO Banette raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Banette raid guide will be useful to players wishing to challenge the Marionette Pokemon whenever it comes back to the game. The critter is a 3-star raid boss and takes over Gyms on several occasions. The latest of these was Part 2 of the Holiday event in Pokemon GO, which lasted from December 22-27, 2024.

To learn about the critter's weaknesses and best counters, you can follow the Pokemon GO Banette raid guide.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Banette raid weaknesses

Banette type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Banette in Pokemon GO?

Thanks to its Ghost-typing, only Ghost- and Dark-type attacks hit Banette with super-effective damage. Both of these deal 160% additional damage. The creature also resists Fighting-, Normal-, Bug-, and Poison-type attacks.

You can learn more about type matchups using our Pokemon Type Calculator.

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Banette's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Banette has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 16,600
• Attack: 218
• Defense: 126
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Hex and Shadow Claw
• Charged Attacks: Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball, and Thunder

You and up to 19 others can challenge Banette in person or remotely. The battle will last for 180 seconds, within which you must take the creature down.

Also check out: Pokemon GO CP calculator

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Banette raids

The best Pocket Monsters to challenge Banette raids in Pokemon GO are Mega Tyranitar and Dusk Mane Necrozma with their best movesets. Check out the following lists for more options.

Best Ghost-type counters to Banette

• Mega Gengar With Lick and Shadow Ball
• Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
• Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball

Here's the search string to find the best Ghost-type counters in your collection:

• Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-

Best Dark-type counters to Banette

• Mega or Shadow or regular Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
• Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
• Shadow Weavile with Snarl and Foul Play
• Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing

Here's the search string to find the best Dark-type counters in your collection:

• Dark&@Dark&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Banette raid catch CP and shiny availability

Banete shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

The CP range of the Banette encounter will lie in the following ranges, depending on the weather and the spawn's IVs:

• No weather boost: 1,244 - 1,313 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Foggy): 1,555 - 1,642 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Banette raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from the Banette raids:

• No weather boost: 1,313 CP
• Weather boosted (Foggy): 1,642 CP

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Can Banette be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

You can get Shiny Banette from 3-star Raids. The odds of finding one are approximately 1-in-128 or 0.78125%.

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