Mega Sableye Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,073-1,137

Q: Is Mega Sableye good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,196 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Sableye in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Mega Sableye's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye is a Dark/Ghost-type Pokemon weak to Fairy-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Sableye, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Sableye resists Normal, Psychic, Fighting, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Sableye's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye's maximum CP is 2,196 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,942 at level 40. Its base stats are 151 Attack, 216 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 504. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Sableye?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Sableye has 1110 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1387 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,196 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Sableye showing 1110 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Sableye in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Sableye as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Sableye availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Shadow Claw Foul Play

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Sableye takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fairy1.6×

Resists

Normal0.39× Psychic0.39× Fighting0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 151

Defense 216

Stamina 137

Stat total: 504
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 25 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,110 CP

Editor's notes

What Mega Sableye's stats tell us

With base stats of 151 Attack, 216 Defense and 137 Stamina (a total of 504), Mega Sableye has a fairly balanced stat spread. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 2,196 at level 50.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Sableye is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega Sableye moves

2 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Feint Attack STAB	Dark	11	10	1.0s	11	10
Shadow Claw Best STAB	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Drain Punch	Fighting	50	33	2.5s	20	1.52
Foul Play Best STAB	Dark	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Power Gem	Rock	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Shadow Sneak STAB	Ghost	50	33	3.0s	16.7	1.52

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Feint Attack	Dark	6	6	1	6.00	6.00
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	90	55	1.64	—
Drain Punch	Fighting	40	40	1.00	Buff / debuff
Foul Play	Dark	65	40	1.63	—
Power Gem	Rock	85	50	1.70	—
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	75	50	1.50	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Mega Sableye does not evolve.

Mega Evolution

Sableye

100 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Sableye

Family

Sableye

Mega Sableye This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Sableye

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Sableye raid guide

Best counters against Mega Sableye

1

Mega GardevoirMega CharmDazzling Gleam 26.4DPS 709TDO 2

Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 24.1DPS 772TDO 3

Shadow GardevoirShadow CharmDazzling Gleam 23.4DPS 446TDO 4

Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindDazzling Gleam 23.1DPS 465TDO 5

Mega DiancieMega Rock ThrowMoonblast 21.6DPS 484TDO 6

Eternatus Dragon Tail482 21.4DPS 765TDO

Counters carrying Fairy moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Mega Sableye

Evolve from: Sableye · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	47	1,679
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	47	1,817
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,073	1,137
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,335	1,415
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,073	1,137
Research Encounter	Lv 15	811	860
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,073	1,137

Is Mega Sableye good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Sableye has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (216 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	27
Lv 2	86
Lv 3	144
Lv 4	203
Lv 5	262
Lv 6	320
Lv 7	379
Lv 8	437
Lv 9	496
Lv 10	555
Lv 11	610
Lv 12	666
Lv 13	721

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	777
Lv 15	832
Lv 16	888
Lv 17	943
Lv 18	999
Lv 19	1,054
Lv 20	1,110
Lv 21	1,165
Lv 22	1,221
Lv 23	1,276
Lv 24	1,332
Lv 25	1,387
Lv 26	1,443

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,498
Lv 28	1,554
Lv 29	1,609
Lv 30	1,665
Lv 31	1,693
Lv 32	1,720
Lv 33	1,748
Lv 34	1,776
Lv 35	1,804
Lv 36	1,831
Lv 37	1,859
Lv 38	1,887
Lv 39	1,915

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,942
Lv 41	1,967
Lv 42	1,992
Lv 43	2,017
Lv 44	2,042
Lv 45	2,067
Lv 46	2,093
Lv 47	2,118
Lv 48	2,144
Lv 49	2,170
Lv 50	2,196

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0302
Form: Mega
Height: 0.51 m
Weight: 11.00 kg
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0302_POKEMON_SABLEYE_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Sableye in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Foul Play (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Sableye's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye takes super effective damage from Fairy-type moves. It resists Normal, Psychic, Fighting, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Sableye's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Sableye reaches 2,196 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,942 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Sableye?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Sableye shows 1,110 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,387 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Sableye in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Sableye ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Sableye depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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