Sableye
Sableye is aDark/Ghost type Pokémon introduced inGeneration 3.
Sableye has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Pokédex data
National № | 0302 |
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Type | DarkGhost |
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) |
BaseFriendship | 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 | DarkGhost |
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) |
BaseFriendship | 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
- InGeneration 3,Sableye does not have theStall ability.
- InGenerations 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 theSableye 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 theSableye 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
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?
- Why can't my male Ralts breed with my female Sableye in USM?
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