Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Sableye
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Mega Sableye is Sableye’s Mega form — still Dark and Ghost. You need Candy and Mega Sableye Energy. It boosts Dark attackers in raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
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Mega Sableye is Sableye’s Dark / Ghost Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Sableye Energy and boosts Dark attackers in the raid lobby. Weak to Fairy. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Sableye is a Mega Dark / Ghost form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Sableye Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Prefer Mega Sableye on Dark raid days when you want the lobby boost.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Mega Sableye is your opponent, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Sableye— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 141
- Defense
- 136
- Stamina
- 137
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Xerneas · beats Fairy
Geomancy + Moonblast
- 2. Mega Gardevoir · beats Fairy
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 3. Shadow Gardevoir · beats Fairy
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 4. Togekiss · beats Fairy
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 5. Primarina · beats Fairy
Charm + Moonblast
- 6. Gardevoir · beats Fairy
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 7. Sylveon · beats Fairy
Charm + Moonblast
- 8. Tapu Koko · beats Fairy
Quick Attack + Dazzling Gleam
- 9. Tapu Lele · beats Fairy
Confusion + Moonblast
- 10. Granbull · beats Fairy
Charm + Play Rough
- 11. Clefable · beats Fairy
Charm + Moonblast
- 12. Florges · beats Fairy
Fairy Wind + Moonblast
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Granbull · beats Fairy
Charm + Play Rough
- 2. Sylveon · beats Fairy
Charm + Moonblast
- 3. Clefable · beats Fairy
Charm + Moonblast
- 4. Gardevoir · beats Fairy
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 5. Togekiss · beats Fairy
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 6. Azumarill · beats Fairy
Bubble + Play Rough
- 7. Wigglytuff · beats Fairy
Charm + Play Rough
- 8. Slurpuff · beats Fairy
Charm + Play Rough
- 9. Aromatisse · beats Fairy
Charm + Moonblast
- 10. Mawile · beats Fairy
Fairy Wind + Play Rough
- 11. Carbink · beats Fairy
Rock Throw + Moonblast
- 12. Dedenne · beats Fairy
Thunder Shock + Play Rough
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- shadow claw
- feint attack
Charged
- power gem
- foul play
- shadow sneak
- dazzling gleam
- drain punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #244 of 954 · CP 1494
Shadow Claw + Power Gem
- Ultra League · rank #626 of 747 · CP 1668
Shadow Claw + Power Gem
- Master League · rank #618 of 1023 · CP 1668
Shadow Claw + Power Gem
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.