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 |
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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 № | 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 |
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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 | Human-Like |
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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 № | 0302 |
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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 № | 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 |
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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 | Human-Like |
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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. |
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. |
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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 Scarlet & Violet 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 | |
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 or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sableye gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Sableye is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
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. |
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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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sableye gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Sableye is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Sableye sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||
Shiny | — | — |
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 |
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 |
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)?
- Is stall a useful/good ability?
- Gengar or Mega Sableye?
- Is it true Sableye has no weaknesses?
- Is there anyway of making a move super-effective against Sableye or Spiritomb?
- Is there any reason to use Mega Sableye over Eviolite Dusclops in any situation for National Dex UU?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Sableye |
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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 |
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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