POKÉFALL
← Banette
Banette

Partner ideas

for Banette

Ghost

Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Banette: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.

Plan partners (3)

  • Forretress

    Forretress

    BugSteel

    Screens patch Banette's frailty

    Banette is immune to its ExplosionBanette is immune to its Self-DestructHits Dark super-effectively with Bug BuzzAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Normal walls with Body PressBreaks Dark walls with Bug Buzz
  • Grimmsnarl

    Grimmsnarl

    DarkFairy

    Screens patch Banette's frailty

    Resists GhostResists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Spirit BreakBreaks Dark walls with Spirit Break
  • Klefki

    Klefki

    SteelFairy

    Screens patch Banette's frailty

    Resists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Dazzling GleamBreaks Dark walls with Dazzling Gleam

Spicy Tech (2)

Defensive glue (19)

  • Kingambit

    Kingambit

    DarkSteel

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Ghost super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Dark super-effectively with Low KickAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Normal walls with Low KickBreaks Dark walls with Low Kick
  • Pangoro

    Pangoro

    FightingDark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
  • Scrafty

    Scrafty

    DarkFighting

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
  • Tyranitar

    Tyranitar

    RockDark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Low KickBreaks Normal walls with Low KickBreaks Dark walls with Low Kick
  • Meowscarada

    Meowscarada

    GrassDark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Play RoughBreaks Normal walls with Low KickBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
  • Krookodile

    Krookodile

    GroundDark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat

    also: Sharpedo

  • Zoroark

    Zoroark

    Dark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Ghost super-effectively with Night DazeHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastBreaks Normal walls with Focus BlastBreaks Dark walls with Focus Blast
  • Crabominable

    Crabominable

    FightingIce

    Covers Ghost and Dark offensively

    Resists DarkAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
  • Weavile

    Weavile

    DarkIce

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Dark super-effectively with Low KickBreaks Normal walls with Low KickBreaks Dark walls with Low Kick
  • Samurott (Hisuian)

    Samurotthisuian

    WaterDark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Dark super-effectively with Sacred SwordBreaks Normal walls with Sacred SwordBreaks Dark walls with Sacred Sword
  • Absol

    Absol

    Dark

    Covers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses

    Hits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
  • Tauros

    Tauros

    Normal

    Covers Ghost and Dark offensively

    Immune to GhostBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
  • Lopunny

    Lopunny

    Normal

    Covers Ghost and Dark offensively

    Immune to GhostBreaks Normal walls with High Jump KickBreaks Dark walls with High Jump Kick
  • Watchog

    Watchog

    Normal

    Covers Ghost and Dark offensively

    Immune to GhostBreaks Normal walls with Focus BlastBreaks Dark walls with Focus Blast
  • Conkeldurr

    Conkeldurr

    Fighting

    Hits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat

    Resists DarkAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Normal walls with Close CombatBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat

    also: Machamp, Passimian

  • Chesnaught

    Chesnaught

    GrassFighting

    Hits Dark super-effectively with Body Press

    Resists DarkAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Normal walls with Body PressBreaks Dark walls with Body Press