Mega Sableye Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Sableye in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Sableye
Mega Sableye is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 26.364 DPS.
Mega Sableye can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Sableye is weak to Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Psychic, Fighting-type moves as Mega Sableye resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Sableye is Mega Gardevoir (26.364 DPS), Zacian (Crowned sword) (24.125 DPS), and Shadow Gardevoir (23.364 DPS).
Catching Mega Sableye: After defeating Mega Sableye, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1073 and 1137 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1335-1415 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Sableye from raids will have exactly 1137 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Sableye?
The best counter for Mega Sableye is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 26.364 DPS. Other top options include Zacian (Crowned sword) (24.125 DPS) and Shadow Gardevoir (23.364 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Sableye?
Mega Sableye can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Sableye weak to?
Mega Sableye is weak to Fairy-type attacks. It resists Normal, Psychic, Fighting, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Sableye's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Sableye from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Sableye from raids will have 1137 CP at level 20, or 1415 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1073. If you see 1137 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Sableye worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Sableye is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Sableye?
For the best moveset for Mega Sableye itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Sableye stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Sableye without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Sableye can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Zacian (Crowned sword) (24.125 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (23.067 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Sableye in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Sableye is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.