Sableye
#302 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Sableye
The best moves for Sableye are Shadow Claw and Foul Play when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
14.4DPS
42DPS
Defending
13.2DPS
28.6DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
1.95DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Sableye family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Sableye temporarily evolves into Mega Sableye.
- Evolving Mega Sableye costs 100 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 20 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sableye:
View 1 costume for Sableye »
(which only changes Sableye's appearance)
Game images
Sableye, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Sableye is a Dark & Ghost Pokémon. It is weak to Fairy moves. Sableye's best moveset is Shadow Claw & Foul Play and it has a Max CP of 1,668.
About
"Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Feint Attack | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 2 | 1.68 |
| Power Gem | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Drain Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Phantasm from Shadow Claw | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Darkness from Feint Attack | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Foul Play
42 DPS
|
8 | 100% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Foul Play
42 DPS
|
7.8 | 97% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Dazzling Gleam
28.6 DPS
|
7.4 | 92% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.3 | 90% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Dazzling Gleam
28.6 DPS
|
7 | 88% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Power Gem
26.7 DPS
|
7 | 87% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.7 | 84% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Power Gem
26.7 DPS
|
6.6 | 82% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Shadow Sneak
20 DPS
|
6.4 | 79% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Drain Punch
20 DPS
|
6.4 | 79% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Shadow Sneak
20 DPS
|
6 | 74% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.9 | 74% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Drain Punch
20 DPS
|
5.9 | 73% |
|
Feint Attack
13.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
Top Sableye counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Sableye Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.52
- 2 0.57
- 3 0.57
- 4 0.57
- 5 0.58
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
141 |
| Defense |
|
136 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
Average size
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 11 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
632 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
843 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,265 |
|
Level 40 |
1,476 |
|
Level 50 |
1,668 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,054 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,370 |
Costumes
Sableye costumes
Sableye (Halloween 2020)
