Shadow Sableye Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Sableye in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Sableye
Shadow Sableye is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dark/ghost typing. Shadow Sableye's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow 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: Shadow Sableye is weak to Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Psychic, Fighting-type moves as Shadow 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.
Catching Shadow Sableye: After defeating Shadow 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 Shadow 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
How many trainers to beat Shadow Sableye?
Shadow 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 Shadow Sableye weak to?
Shadow Sableye is weak to Fairy-type attacks. It resists Normal, Psychic, Fighting, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Sableye's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Sableye from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow 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 Shadow Sableye worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Sableye?
For the best moveset for Shadow Sableye itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow 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.
What weather boosts Shadow Sableye in raids?
Shadow Sableye is weather boosted during fog weather. When boosted, Shadow Sableye is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1006-1075 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.