Sableye Best Moveset
Dark/Ghost at 50/75/75/65/65 with AbilityPrankster giving priority to all status moves. No weaknesses before Gen 6 Fairy, but Fairy exists now and hits super-effectively. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureImpish runs priority MoveWill-O-Wisp, MoveRecover, and MoveKnock Off. The moveset disrupts through priority status instead of stats. Tera Normal adds the Ghost immunity without losing Prankster.
Dark/Ghost with no weaknesses in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire) since Fairy didn't exist. But 75 across the board meant it couldn't threaten or wall anything effectively.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Knock Off
- Seismic Toss
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Same zero-weakness typing, same terrible stats in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). A gimmick typing that couldn't back it up with performance.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Recover
- Brick Break
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Prankster arrived and everything changed in Gen V (Black & White). Priority Will-O-Wisp, Recover, Taunt, Knock Off. Sableye disrupted teams before they could act.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sableye best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Recover
- Taunt
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Fairy typing gave Sableye its first-ever weakness in Gen VI (X & Y). Mega Sableye with Magic Bounce was incredible, but base Sableye took a hit from the new type matchup.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Recover
- Taunt
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Mega Sableye was decent but base form fell in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fairy-types were everywhere, and Prankster was nerfed to fail against Dark-types.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Recover
- Taunt
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Prankster was useful but 75 base stats couldn't survive the format's power level.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Recover
- Trick
- Metronome
Recommended Teammates
Same in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Prankster kept it from being completely useless, but 75 in every stat was too low to contribute meaningfully.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Encore
- Recover
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Sableye Weakness
Type-wise, Sableye takes extra damage from Fairy. Normal, Fighting, and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Sableye's Dark/Ghost typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Psychic |
What is Sableye Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Sableye
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sableye View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% Scald13-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Sableye View Corviknight builds →U Turn13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemWide Lens NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sableye View Maushold builds →Bite13-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Sableye is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sableye easily with 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Sableye Locations
Sableye starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 26 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Sableye in Scarlet & Violet
Sableye isn't a quick catch. 12 walking encounters from Lv. 15-55 with slim rates across the board. Commit to one spot instead of jumping between areas.
Sableye appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Sableye in Legends: Z-A
moderate rates across 2 locations for Sableye in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Sableye in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sableye starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Sableye in Sword & Shield
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Sableye's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Darkness Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Attack and Defense EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
Sableye Guide
Sableye looks average on paper at 380 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier support on our tier list.
Yes. Mega Sableye is the evolved form, sitting at 480 BST. Big power spike over base Sableye (380). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Sableye's biggest threats include Clefable (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Sableye gets Prankster, Keen Eye, and Stall. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Sableye is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Sableye appears in 16 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves