Sableye
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 |
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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 |
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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 | — |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 302 |
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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 |
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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 | — |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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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.
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. |
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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. |
Mega Sableye
Sun | The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack. |
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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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Sableye learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
4 | Foresight | Normal | — | — | |
6 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
9 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
11 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
14 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
16 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
19 | Feint Attack | Dark | 60 | ∞ | |
21 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
24 | Punishment | Dark | — | 100 | |
26 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
29 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
31 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
34 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
36 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
39 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
41 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
44 | Quash | Dark | — | 100 | |
46 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Sableye learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sableye egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | |
Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 | |
Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
Recover | Normal | — | — | |
Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
Trick | Psychic | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Sableye can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
Snatch | Dark | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sableye is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
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 | |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
60 | Quash | Dark | — | 100 | |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
63 | Embargo | Dark | — | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
95 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Sableye can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Metronome | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | Generation 6 — TM | |
Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Sableye sprites
Where to find Sableye
Ruby | Trade/migrate from another game |
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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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword | Location data not yet available |
Shield | Dusty Bowl, Lakeside Cave |
Answers to Sableye questions
- What is a good moveset for Sableye?
- How could I win against Shinies Sableye with Wonder Guard ability?
- So, Fire Fang always hit Wonder Guard even it's not effective?
- Would this work? (Sableye with Wonder Guard)?
- Gengar or Mega Sableye?
- Is stall a useful/good ability?
- Is it true Sableye has no weaknesses?
- Is there anyway of making a move super-effective against Sableye or Spiritomb?
- Mega sableye or sableye?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Sableye |
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Japanese | ヤミラミ (Yamirami) |
German | Zobiris |
French | Ténéfix |
Name origin
- sable
- a mammal in the weasel family
- eye
- the organ of sight