Competitive Information for Sableye (Mega) [Sun/Moon]
Dark / Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon blocks certain Status moves and bounces them back to the user.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sableye-mega? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Sableye-Mega is here! This sensational Pokémon is Dark and Ghost-typed and ready to shine! Sableye-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fairy. Uncover the best movesets for Sableye-Mega below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Sablenite
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Foul Play
- Shadow Claw
- Double-Edge / Return
- Poison Jab
In single battles, Sableye is known as an interesting Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using formidable physical power. With Magic Bounce, Sableye blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. With a Sablenite equipped to it, if held by a sableye, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Sablenite
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Psychic
- Power Gem
For single battles, Sableye is a fabulous Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. With Magic Bounce, Sableye blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. With a Sablenite equipped to it, if held by a sableye, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sableye-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Sablenite
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Foul Play
- Shadow Claw
- Double-Edge / Return
- Poison Jab
Ready for double battles? Sableye is a high-quality Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. With Magic Bounce, Sableye blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. With a Sablenite equipped to it, if held by a sableye, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Sablenite
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Incinerate
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
For double battles, Sableye is a prestigious Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with lethal special moves. With Magic Bounce, Sableye blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. With a Sablenite equipped to it, if held by a sableye, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sableye-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Sableye-mega.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sableye-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Sableye-mega
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Fake Out, Feint, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Sableye-mega's stats
- Calm Mind
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
- Power-Up Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Sableye-mega
- Fake Out
- Foul Play
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Recover
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Sableye-mega in Sun and Moon
- Careful Nature ( 248/0/8/0/252/0/ )
- Careful Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0/ )
- Optimize Sableye-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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