What is the best moveset for Banette in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Banette in Doubles (Current) includes Poltergeist, Destiny Bond, Encore, Swagger.

What is the best nature for Banette in Pokémon Champions?

Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Banette in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.

What is the best held item for Banette in Pokémon Champions?

Banettite is the most popular held item for Banette in Doubles (Current).

What is the best ability for Banette in Pokémon Champions?

Frisk is the most commonly used ability for Banette in Doubles (Current).

What are the best teammates for Banette in Pokémon Champions?

Banette's most common teammates in current data are Sneasler, Archaludon, and Rillaboom.

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Banette

Marionette Pokémon

BANETTE generates energy for laying strong curses by sticking pins into its own body. This POKéMON was originally a pitiful plush doll that was thrown away.

Abilities: Insomnia, Frisk, Cursed Body

Format

Season

Recommended set

Best Banette build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Banette build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Poltergeist, Destiny Bond, Encore, and Swagger holding Banettite with an Adamant nature.

Moveset

Poltergeist77.1%

GhostPhysical110 Pow5 PP

Fails if the target has no held item.

Destiny Bond76.2%

GhostStatus— Pow5 PP

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

Encore40.9%

NormalStatus— Pow5 PP

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

Swagger30.1%

NormalStatus— Pow15 PP

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

Item95.7%

Banettite

Allows Banette to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature34.2%

Adamant

+Atk -SpA

Ability86.2%

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Poltergeist77.1%
2Destiny Bond76.2%
3Encore40.9%
4Swagger30.1%
5Trick Room29.6%
6Will-O-Wisp24.6%
7Disable15.4%
8Shadow Sneak12.9%

Held items

1Banettite95.7%
2Focus Sash2.2%
3Life Orb0.3%
4Air Balloon0.3%
5Sitrus Berry0.2%
6Kasib Berry0.2%
7Quick Claw0.2%
8Spell Tag0.2%

Natures

1Adamant34.2%
2Brave29.1%
3Relaxed16.7%
4Impish8.8%

Abilities

1Frisk86.2%
2Cursed Body8.6%
3Insomnia5.3%

Full movepool

Common teammates

Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best moveset for Banette in Pokémon Champions?: The most popular moveset for Banette in Doubles (Current) includes Poltergeist, Destiny Bond, Encore, Swagger.
What is the best nature for Banette in Pokémon Champions?: Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Banette in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Banette in Pokémon Champions?: Banettite is the most popular held item for Banette in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Banette in Pokémon Champions?: Frisk is the most commonly used ability for Banette in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Banette in Pokémon Champions?: Banette's most common teammates in current data are Sneasler, Archaludon, and Rillaboom.