Sableye Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sableye in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sableye
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 42.364 DPS.
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: Sableye is weak to Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Psychic, Fighting-type moves as 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 Sableye is Mega Gardevoir (42.364 DPS), Zacian (Crowned sword) (37.625 DPS), and Shadow Gardevoir (36.909 DPS).
Catching Sableye: After defeating Sableye, the catch encounter will have a CP between 809 and 864 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1006-1075 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sableye from raids will have exactly 864 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 Sableye?
The best counter for Sableye is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 42.364 DPS. Other top options include Zacian (Crowned sword) (37.625 DPS) and Shadow Gardevoir (36.909 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sableye?
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 Sableye weak to?
Sableye is weak to Fairy-type attacks. It resists Normal, Psychic, Fighting, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, 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 Sableye from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sableye from raids will have 864 CP at level 20, or 1075 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 809. If you see 864 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sableye worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Sableye?
For the best moveset for Sableye itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Sableye without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sableye can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Zacian (Crowned sword) (37.625 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (36.133 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 Sableye in raids?
Weather boost information for 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.