Banette

Banette

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 05/12/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.01%
Usage Rate
46.63%
Win Rate
53.44%
Lead Rate
74.19%
Selection Rate
1382
Avg Rating
1426
Total Games
665
Wins
761
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Banette Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Banette currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 46.6% win rate. This data represents 70,463 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/28/2026 to 05/12/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Poltergeist used in 34.0% of battles. Trick Room demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.9% While Poltergeist is the most popular choice, Trick Room shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sneasler, Basculegion, and Aerodactyl in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Primarina, achieving a 53.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Milotic, Primarina, and Tyranitar, while caution is advised against Froslass, Excadrill, and Torkoal. Particularly effective against Milotic with a 55.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Banette currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Banette
854 games
50.1% Win
1.2% appear
736 games
50.3% Win
1.0% appear
661 games
49.8% Win
0.9% appear
635 games
49.5% Win
0.9% appear
597 games
51.3% Win
0.8% appear
437 games
49.2% Win
0.6% appear
166 games
41.0% Win
0.2% appear
147 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
133 games
50.4% Win
0.2% appear
132 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
131 games
53.4% Win
0.2% appear
123 games
41.5% Win
0.2% appear
114 games
33.3% Win
0.2% appear
102 games
44.1% Win
0.1% appear
95 games
29.5% Win
0.1% appear
90 games
42.2% Win
0.1% appear
73 games
42.5% Win
0.1% appear
73 games
43.8% Win
0.1% appear
70 games
41.4% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Banette
505 games
48.7% Win
0.72% appear
487 games
45.6% Win
0.69% appear
473 games
45.2% Win
0.67% appear
449 games
41.9% Win
0.64% appear
376 games
48.7% Win
0.53% appear
371 games
47.7% Win
0.53% appear
328 games
49.4% Win
0.47% appear
265 games
49.1% Win
0.38% appear
257 games
49.8% Win
0.36% appear
238 games
49.2% Win
0.34% appear
211 games
43.6% Win
0.30% appear
173 games
46.8% Win
0.25% appear
169 games
55.6% Win
0.24% appear
169 games
45.0% Win
0.24% appear
164 games
49.4% Win
0.23% appear
157 games
45.2% Win
0.22% appear
153 games
52.3% Win
0.22% appear
135 games
45.9% Win
0.19% appear
125 games
45.6% Win
0.18% appear
117 games
45.3% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Banette
131 games
53.4% Win
0.19% appear
597 games
51.3% Win
0.85% appear
133 games
50.4% Win
0.19% appear
736 games
50.3% Win
1.04% appear
854 games
50.1% Win
1.21% appear
132 games
50.0% Win
0.19% appear
661 games
49.8% Win
0.94% appear
635 games
49.5% Win
0.90% appear
437 games
49.2% Win
0.62% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Banette
95 games
29.5% Win
0.13% appear
114 games
33.3% Win
0.16% appear
166 games
41.0% Win
0.24% appear
70 games
41.4% Win
0.10% appear
123 games
41.5% Win
0.17% appear
90 games
42.2% Win
0.13% appear
73 games
42.5% Win
0.10% appear
147 games
42.9% Win
0.21% appear
73 games
43.8% Win
0.10% appear
102 games
44.1% Win
0.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Banette performs well against
169 games
55.6% Win
0.24% appear
81 games
54.3% Win
0.11% appear
153 games
52.3% Win
0.22% appear
84 games
50.0% Win
0.12% appear
257 games
49.8% Win
0.36% appear
328 games
49.4% Win
0.47% appear
164 games
49.4% Win
0.23% appear
238 games
49.2% Win
0.34% appear
265 games
49.1% Win
0.38% appear
100 games
49.0% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Banette
111 games
39.6% Win
0.16% appear
67 games
40.3% Win
0.10% appear
92 games
41.3% Win
0.13% appear
89 games
41.6% Win
0.13% appear
449 games
41.9% Win
0.64% appear
90 games
42.2% Win
0.13% appear
72 games
43.1% Win
0.10% appear
99 games
43.4% Win
0.14% appear
211 games
43.6% Win
0.30% appear
91 games
45.0% Win
0.13% appear