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Sableye

Sableye

DARKGHOST
HP
50
Atk
75
Def
75
SpA
65
SpD
65
Spe
50
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x

Best Nature

Sassy 32/0/9/0/25/0

Best Moveset

  1. Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus19.5%
  2. Rain DanceWATERStatus19.0%
  3. EncoreNORMALStatus14.2%
  4. ReflectPSYCHICStatus14.2%

Best Ability / Item

PranksterRoseli BerryRoseli Berry

Sableye technical VGC usage sections

Best Sableye Moves

  • #1

    Light Screen

    PSYStatus

    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

    19.49%
  • #2

    Rain Dance

    WATStatus

    The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

    19.01%
  • #3

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    14.24%
  • #4

    Reflect

    PSYStatus

    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.

    14.24%
  • #5

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    10.98%
  • #6

    Disable

    NORStatus

    For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

    6.52%
  • #7

    Foul Play

    DARPhysical95 BP

    The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

    5.81%
  • #8

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    4.30%
  • #9

    Quash

    DARStatus

    The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

    4.14%
  • #10

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    1.27%

Best Sableye Natures

  • #1

    Sassy 32/0/9/0/25/0

    70.33%
  • #2

    Calm 32/0/9/0/25/0

    16.91%
  • #3

    Careful 32/0/9/0/25/0

    4.75%
  • #4

    Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

    2.97%
  • #5

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    2.08%
  • #6

    Relaxed 32/0/15/0/19/0

    1.78%
  • #7

    Calm 32/0/19/0/15/0

    0.59%
  • #8

    Serious 32/0/2/0/32/0

    0.30%
  • #9

    Sassy 32/0/11/0/23/0

    0.30%

Best Sableye Abilities

  • #1

    Prankster

    Gives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.

    99.11%
  • #2

    Magic Bounce

    0.89%

Best Sableye Items

  • #1
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    67.36%
  • #2
    Light Clay

    Light Clay

    Extends the duration of the moves Reflect and Light Screen .

    14.84%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    6.23%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    5.93%
  • #5
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.78%
  • #6
    Sablenite

    Sablenite

    Allows Sableye to Mega Evolve into Mega Sableye.

    1.78%
  • #7
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    1.19%
  • #8
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.30%
  • #9
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    0.30%
  • #10
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Lowers effectiveness of a super effective Ghost-type move.

    0.30%

Best Sableye Teammates

  • #1
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
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    22.70%
  • #2
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    18.10%
  • #3
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    15.52%
  • #4
    venusaur-megaVenusaur-mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.06%
  • #5
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.81%
  • #6
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.42%
  • #7
    dragonite-megaDragonite-mega
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.65%
  • #8
    swampert-megaSwampert-mega
    WATGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.17%
  • #9
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.83%
  • #10
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.74%

Teams with Sableye

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OverqwilMeowsticKlefkiSableye MegaDelphox MegaSneasler
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Swampert MegaFloette MegaPelipperSinistchaArchaludonSableye
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Gengar MegaDragapultBasculegion-MGholdengoSinistchaSableye
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AnnihilapeCeruledgeSableyeZoroark-HisuiGengar MegaSinistcha
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PelipperArchaludonSinistchaSableyeMetagross MegaSwampert Mega
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Swampert MegaSableyePolitoedArchaludonSneaslerStaraptor Mega
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PelipperVenusaur MegaBasculegion-MSableyeSwampert MegaArchaludon
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PelipperVenusaur MegaBasculegion-MSableyeSwampert MegaArchaludon
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Sableye?

The best moveset for Sableye in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Light Screen, Rain Dance, Encore, Reflect.

How to counter Sableye in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Sableye can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Sableye?

The best item for Sableye is typically Roseli Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.