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Mega Banette is a Ghost Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Banette and the Banettite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Banette in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Defeat Rogue Mega Banette

Beat Rogue Pokemon for their Mega Stone

You can acquire the Banettite by defeating a Rogue Mega Banette.

Rogue Mega Pokemon are wild Pokemon that Mega Evolve without a trainer and are much stronger than regular Wild Pokemon. However, you do not have to face them alone as you will often be accompanied by an ally from Team MZ when taking them down.

List of All Mega Stones

Mega Evolves from Banette

Shuppet Evolution Line
ShuppetShuppet →
Lv. 37 		BanetteBanette

Mega Banette Game Data

Mega Banette Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #112
Mega Banette ImageMega Banette
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.2 m
Weight 13 kg
Species Marionette Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #112
Mega Banette ImageShiny Mega Banette
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.2 m
Weight 13 kg
Species Marionette Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Mega Banette Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon

Mega Banette Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
64
 #300
Atk
165
 #7
Def
75
 #237
SpAtk
93
 #175
SpDef
83
 #195
Speed
75
 #227
Total
555
 #124
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 171 171 139 139 124
Atk 238 217 185 166 153
Def 139 127 95 85 72
SpAtk 159 145 113 101 88
SpDef 148 135 103 92 79
Spd 139 127 95 85 72
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Banette ImageMega Banette
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
64/165/75/93/83/75
(0/+50/+10/+10/+20/+10)		 Banette ImageBanette
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
64/115/65/83/63/65

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Banette Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Banette is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Banette either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Banette any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Banette has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Banette Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 7
Shadow Sneak Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 3
Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Type Icon 15
Gunk Shot Pokemon Poison Type Icon 10

We recommend the moves Shadow Sneak, Shadow Claw, Gunk Shot, and Swords Dance when using Banette during the main story.

Mega Banette Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
Base Lick Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 30 / 6
The user attacks by licking targets with a long tongue. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Base Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
8 Confuse Ray Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
12 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
16 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
19 Shadow Sneak Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
23 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
26 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
30 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
34 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
42 Phantom Force Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.
48 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
099 Metronome Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.
100 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

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Mega Absol ZMega Absol Z Mega StaraptorMega Staraptor Mega Lucario ZMega Lucario Z
Mega HeatranMega Heatran Mega DarkraiMega Darkrai Mega GolurkMega Golurk
Mega Meowstic-FMega Meowstic-F Mega Meowstic-MMega Meowstic-M Mega CrabominableMega Crabominable
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Mega ScovillainMega Scovillain Mega GlimmoraMega Glimmora Mega Tatsugiri (Curly Form)Mega Tatsugiri (Curly Form)
Mega Tatsugiri (Droopy Form)Mega Tatsugiri (Droopy Form) Mega Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form)Mega Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form) Mega BaxcaliburMega Baxcalibur

Returning Mega Evolutions

Mega VenusaurMega Venusaur Mega Charizard XMega Charizard X Mega Charizard YMega Charizard Y
Mega BlastoiseMega Blastoise Mega BeedrillMega Beedrill Mega PidgeotMega Pidgeot
Mega AlakazamMega Alakazam Mega SlowbroMega Slowbro Mega GengarMega Gengar
Mega KangaskhanMega Kangaskhan Mega PinsirMega Pinsir Mega GyaradosMega Gyarados
Mega AerodactylMega Aerodactyl Mega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo X Mega Mewtwo YMega Mewtwo Y
Mega AmpharosMega Ampharos Mega SteelixMega Steelix Mega ScizorMega Scizor
Mega HeracrossMega Heracross Mega HoundoomMega Houndoom Mega TyranitarMega Tyranitar
Mega SceptileMega Sceptile Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken Mega SwampertMega Swampert
Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir Mega SableyeMega Sableye Mega MawileMega Mawile
Mega AggronMega Aggron Mega MedichamMega Medicham Mega ManectricMega Manectric
Mega SharpedoMega Sharpedo Mega CameruptMega Camerupt Mega AltariaMega Altaria
Mega BanetteMega Banette Mega AbsolMega Absol Mega GlalieMega Glalie
Mega SalamenceMega Salamence Mega MetagrossMega Metagross Mega LatiasMega Latias
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Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza Mega LopunnyMega Lopunny Mega GarchompMega Garchomp
Mega LucarioMega Lucario Mega AbomasnowMega Abomasnow Mega GalladeMega Gallade
Mega AudinoMega Audino Mega DiancieMega Diancie

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