Sableye

Sableye is a Dark/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Sableye has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

Pokédex data

National № 0302
Type Dark Ghost
Species Darkness Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 11.0 kg (24.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Keen Eye
2. Stall
Prankster (hidden ability)
Local № 0068 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0123 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0070 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0102 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0124 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0294 (Sword/Shield)
0297 (Scarlet/Violet)
0174 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 133
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 75
139 273
Defense 75
139 273
Sp. Atk 65
121 251
Sp. Def 65
121 251
Speed 50
94 218
Total 380 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sableye.

Pokédex data

National № 0302
Type Dark Ghost
Species Darkness Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 161.0 kg (354.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Magic Bounce
Local № 0068 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0123 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0070 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0102 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0124 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0294 (Sword/Shield)
0297 (Scarlet/Violet)
0174 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 168
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 85
157 295
Defense 125
229 383
Sp. Atk 85
157 295
Sp. Def 115
211 361
Speed 20
40 152
Total 480 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sableye.

Evolution chart

Sableye changes

Pokédex entries

Sableye

Ruby SABLEYE lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these POKéMON are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
Sapphire SABLEYE digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the POKéMON’s body surface.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
Emerald It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A SABLEYE lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
X It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
Y It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
Omega Ruby Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
Alpha Sapphire Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon’s body surface.
Sun It’s a fiend for gemstones, so it stalks Carbink. Unfortunately, Gabite almost always grabs them first.
Moon This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it’s believed that Sableye will steal people’s spirits away.
Ultra Sun It digs through the ground with its hard claws and crunches down gems with its thick pointy teeth. Carbink is its favorite food.
Ultra Moon Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.
Sword This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it’s believed that Sableye will steal people’s spirits away.
Shield It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
Scarlet It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
Violet Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.

Mega Sableye

Sun The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack.
Moon Supporting a giant heavy jewel, it can’t change direction very nimbly and is vulnerable to attack from behind.
Ultra Sun Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, the gemstone on its chest expands, rips through its skin, and falls out.
Ultra Moon It blocks any and all attacks with its giant-sized gemstone. However, the stone’s a heavy burden, and it limits Mega Sableye’s movements.

Moves learned by Sableye

Moves learnt by level up

Sableye learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
3AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
9Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
12Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18DetectFightingStatus
21Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
24Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
27Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
30QuashDarkStatus 100
33Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
36Mean LookNormalStatus
39Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
42Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
45Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
48Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100

Egg moves

Sableye learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sableye gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
FlatterDarkStatus 100
Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100
RecoverNormalStatus
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
TormentDarkStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Sableye is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
17Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
29HexGhostSpecial 65 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
42Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
64Bulk UpFightingStatus
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
73Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
79Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
92ImprisonPsychicStatus
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
101Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
107Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
151Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Sableye learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
3AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
6Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
9Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
12Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18DetectFightingStatus
21Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
24Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
27Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
30QuashDarkStatus 100
33Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
36Mean LookNormalStatus
39Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
42Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
45Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
48Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100

Egg moves

Sableye learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sableye gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
FlatterDarkStatus 100
ImprisonPsychicStatus
Mean LookNormalStatus
Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100
MoonlightFairyStatus
RecoverNormalStatus
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Sableye is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Sableye sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Sableye sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Sableye sprite from Diamond & Pearl Sableye sprite from Black & White Sableye sprite from X & Y Sableye sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sableye sprite from Sword & Shield Sableye sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Sableye Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Sableye Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Sableye Shiny sprite from Black & White Sableye Shiny sprite from X & Y Sableye Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Sableye

Ruby Trade/migrate from another game
Sapphire Cave of Origin, Granite Cave, Sky Pillar, Victory Road
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Cave of Origin, Granite Cave, Sky Pillar, Victory Road
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Iron Island
HeartGold Route 9
SoulSilver Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Challenger's Cave
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Reflection Cave
Omega Ruby Trade/migrate from another game
Alpha Sapphire Cave of Origin, Granite Cave, Sky Pillar, Victory Road
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Ten Carat Hill, Vast Poni Canyon
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword Trade/migrate from another game
Shield Dusty Bowl, Lakeside Cave
Brilliant Diamond Trade/migrate from another game
Shining Pearl Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), The Great Crater of Paldea, Glaseado Mountain

Other languages

English Sableye
Japanese ヤミラミ (Yamirami)
German Zobiris
French Ténéfix
Italian Sableye
Spanish Sableye
Korean 깜까미 (kkamkkami)
Chinese (Simplified) 勾魂眼
Chinese (Traditional) 勾魂眼

 

English Darkness Pokémon
Japanese くらやみポケモン
German Finsternis-Pokémon
French Pokémon Obscurité
Italian Pokémon Oscurità
Spanish Pokémon Oscuridad
Korean 어둠포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 黑暗宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 黑暗寶可夢

Name origin

sable
a mammal in the weasel family
eye
the organ of sight