Sableye

🎯 Best Counters Against Sableye

Top Pokémon to use when battling Sableye in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
2	Xerneas	Fairy	250	185	246	4,326
3	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	250	181	172	3,625
4	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
5	Gardevoir	Psychic Fairy	237	195	169	3,539
6	Hatterene	Psychic Fairy	237	182	149	3,236
7	Primarina	Water Fairy	232	195	190	3,661
8	Grimmsnarl	Dark Fairy	227	139	216	3,261
9	Togekiss	Fairy Flying	225	217	198	3,812
10	Granbull	Fairy	212	131	207	2,920

📖 Complete Sableye Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Sableye (#302) is a Dark/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,688 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Sableye has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Sableye in 2026.

📊 Sableye Stats Analysis

Sableye's Attack stat is 141 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Sableye may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 136 Defense (Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 414. Trainers should be mindful of Sableye's limited bulk. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Sableye's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Sableye Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Sableye depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Shadow Claw (Fast) with Power Gem (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Sableye has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Sableye PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Sableye can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Normal, Fighting-type threats while being weak to Fairy types.

Master League

In Master League, Sableye faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Sableye Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Sableye's effectiveness depends on its typing and 141 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Sableye use Fairy-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Sableye in Pokémon GO

Sableye can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

😈 Shadow Sableye

Shadow Sableye is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Sableye's effective Attack becomes ~169. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Sableye in Pokémon GO

Shiny Sableye is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Sableye gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (986 - 1,054 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Sableye

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.