Banette Team Builder

Banette at a glance

Banette brings a Ghost typing and a 455 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ghost and Dark hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Banette

• Direct version records exist for Banette, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
• 14 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Banette

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Banette's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Meowscaradaresists ghost - resists dark - adds grass pressureQuaquavalresists dark - adds water pressure - adds fighting pressureLokixresists ghost - resists dark - adds bug pressurePawmoresists dark - adds electric pressure - adds fighting pressurePawmotresists dark - adds electric pressure - adds fighting pressureSmolivimmune to ghost - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Banette

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ghost and dark.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.

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