Ultra League PvP guide
Banette (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Banette (Shadow) is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #643. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Dazzling Gleam.
Ultra League
#643
Niche
Type
Ghost
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,599
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BANETTE (SHADOW)
Is Banette (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Banette (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #643.
Banette (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #982 | 58.6 | Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #643 | 65.9 | Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam |
Best Moveset for Banette (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Banette (Shadow) is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Dazzling Gleam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Banette (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Banette (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Shadow Ball
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Dazzling Gleam
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Banette (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Banette (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Difficult Matchups
- Snorlax108
- Florges248
- Empoleon256
- Corviknight484
Banette (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Banette (Shadow)'s Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- bug0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Banette (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Banette (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Banette (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
Ratings are shown from Banette (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Banette (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Banette (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Banette (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Banette (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Banette (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Banette (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Banette (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,561,210 |
| #2 | 1/15/12 | 1,499 | 24.5 | 1,552,573 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 1,495 | 24.5 | 1,550,059 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 1,496 | 24.5 | 1,547,867 | |
| #5 | 1/12/15 | 1,496 | 24.5 | 1,545,966 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 6/15/15 | 2,498 | 50 | 3,300,636 |
| #2 | 7/15/15 | 2,494 | 49.5 | 3,295,702 | |
| #3 | 7/15/13 | 2,495 | 50 | 3,292,969 | |
| #4 | 7/14/15 | 2,500 | 50 | 3,291,857 | |
| #5 | 8/15/14 | 2,498 | 49.5 | 3,287,982 |
Banette (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Banette (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Banette (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 144.1
- Defense
- 92.6
- HP
- 117
Ultra League
Banette (Shadow) 6/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 188.2
- Defense
- 118.5
- HP
- 148
Banette (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Banette (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Banette (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Banette (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #15
Same Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Ultra League #83
Same Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Ultra League #108
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #185
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #111
Shares Ghost typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Mega Ultra League #38
More PoGoCoach tools
Banette (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Banette (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Banette (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Ball and Dazzling Gleam.
Is Banette (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Banette (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #643.
What counters Banette (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Snorlax, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Banette (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Banette (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Banette (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).