How to beat Pokemon Go Mega Banette Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

Mega Banette is one of the strongest Ghost types in Pokemon Go and fans have the opportunity to capture the species after defeating it in Raid Battles. To make this task easier for you, here are the weaknesses and best counters to beat Mega Banette Raids in Pokemon Go.

Ghost-type Pokemon are the main attraction of October 2023 in Pokemon Go as the month hosts special Halloween events alongside several spooky species in Spotlight Hours and Raid Battles.

When it comes to Mega Raid Battles, Mega Banette is all set to take the stage as players look to add this powerful Pokemon to their teams. That said, these battles are extremely challenging so you will need the best counters that can take advantage of the Raid Boss’ weaknesses.

So here are all the details about Mega Banette Raids in Pokemon Go, including its weaknesses, counters, and shiny availability.

• How to get Mega Banette in Pokemon Go
• Pokemon Go Mega Banette weaknesses
• Best counters for Pokemon Go Mega Banette Raid
• Mega Banette Pokemon Go complete moveset
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Is shiny Mega Banette available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Mega Banette in Pokemon Go

You can get Mega Banette in Pokemon Go by catching regular Banette after beating it in the Raid Battle and then Mega-evolving it with 200 Mega Energy.

This species will appear in Pokemon Go Raid Battles from October 20, 2023, until November 3, 2023. Beating the Raid will give you Mega Energy to obtain Mega Banette.

Pokemon Go Mega Banette weaknesses

As Mega Banette is a Ghost-type species, its weaknesses include the Dark and Ghost-types in Pokemon Go.

You should note that while Ghost-type Pokemon tend to have higher DPS (Damage Per Second), they also take super-effective damage from Mega Banette’s strongest attacks. On the other hand, Dark-type Pokemon resist these attacks so you should prioritize these species in Raids.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Mega Banette Raid

The overall best counter for Mega Banette Raids in Pokemon Go is Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing.

Since Mega Raid Bosses are extremely strong, you will need a few more counters to beat Mega Banette without much effort.

So here are the top counters for beating Pokemon Go Mega Banette Raids:

• Mega Tyranitar: Exceptionally high damage numbers, jaw-dropping stats, and a great moveset make this fearsome species the best counter in this Raid.
• Mega Houndoom: It deals a lot of damage and is capable of taking out a lot of health from the Raid Boss.
• Hydreigon: This Pseudo Legendary is the original user of Brutal Swing in Pokemon Go and is always reliable against Ghost-type Pokemon.
• Mega Gengar: Though dodging is recommended, Mega Gengar has an incredibly high Attack stat that can break down Mega Banette in the Raid.
• Darkrai: The Mythical Pokemon Darkrai is excellent at dishing out a lot of damage in a short period of time.

Other good Pokemon Go Mega Banette counters include Mega Gyarados, Chandelure, Mega Absol, Giratina (Origin), and Hoopa (Unbound).

All Mega Banette moves in Pokemon Go

Here’s the complete list of moves that Mega Banette can learn in Pokemon Go:

Mega Banette Pokemon Go Fast Moves

• Hex
• Shadow Claw

Mega Banette Pokemon Go Charged Moves

• Shadow Ball
• Dazzling Gleam
• Thunder

Can Mega Banette be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Mega Banette is available in Pokemon Go, and a shiny Banette encounter after a Mega Banette Raid Battle is a guaranteed catch.

The odds of finding a shiny Banette after a Mega Raid Battle is 1 in 60 or 1.67% chance.

That’s all you need to know about Mega Banette Raids in Pokemon Go. For more content on Pokemon Go, be sure to check out our other guides:

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