Sableye

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Sableye is a Dark/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Darkness Pokémon.

Sableye has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	302
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 №	068 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 123 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 070 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 102 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 124 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 294 (Sword/Shield) 174 (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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0						0	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0							2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	302
Type	Dark Ghost
Species	Darkness Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	161.0 kg (354.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Magic Bounce
Local №	068 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 123 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 070 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 102 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 124 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 294 (Sword/Shield) 174 (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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0						0	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0							2

Evolution chart

Sableye does not evolve.

Sableye changes

In Generation 3, Sableye does not have the Stall ability.
In Generations 3-4, Sableye has a base experience yield of 98.

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.

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

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
3	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
6	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
9	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
12	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
15	Disable	Normal	—	100
18	Detect	Fighting	—	—
21	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
24	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
27	Knock Off	Dark	65	100
30	Quash	Dark	—	100
33	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
36	Mean Look	Normal	—	—
39	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
42	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
45	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
48	Foul Play	Dark	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	Power	Acc.
Feint	Normal	30	100
Flatter	Dark	—	100
Imprison	Psychic	—	—
Mean Look	Normal	—	—
Metal Burst	Steel	—	100
Moonlight	Fairy	—	—
Recover	Normal	—	—
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
Trick	Psychic	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
27	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
60	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
63	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Snarl	Dark	55	95
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by level up

Sableye learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
3	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
6	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
9	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
12	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
15	Disable	Normal	—	100
18	Detect	Fighting	—	—
21	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
24	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
27	Knock Off	Dark	65	100
30	Quash	Dark	—	100
33	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
36	Mean Look	Normal	—	—
39	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
42	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
45	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
48	Foul Play	Dark	95	100

Egg moves

Sableye learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sableye gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Feint	Normal	30	100
Flatter	Dark	—	100
Metal Burst	Steel	—	100
Recover	Normal	—	—
Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
Torment	Dark	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Sableye can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Lash Out	Dark		75	100
Poltergeist	Ghost		110	90

Moves learnt by TM

Sableye is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
44	Imprison	Psychic	—	—
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
63	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
71	Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
75	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
77	Hex	Ghost	65	100
79	Retaliate	Normal	70	100
85	Snarl	Dark	55	95

Moves learnt by TR

Sableye is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
07	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
14	Metronome	Normal	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
30	Encore	Normal	—	100
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
49	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
58	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
63	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
68	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
81	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sableye sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny						—

See all Sableye sprites

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

Answers to Sableye questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Sableye
Japanese	ヤミラミ (Yamirami)
German	Zobiris
French	Ténéfix

Name origin

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