Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raid guide will help you take down the raid boss as it returns to Niantic's mobile game. It was introduced for the first time June 2024, and makes its second appearance in the title from 10 am local time on October 14, until 10 am local time on October 28, 2024.

You must know about the creature's weaknesses and the best counters to come out on top. This Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raid guide provides all necessary details on that.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raid weaknesses

Mega Sableye in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Mega Sableye in Pokemon GO?

As a Ghost- and Dark-type Pocket Monster, Mega Sableye takes super-effective damage only from Fairy-type attacks to the tune of 160%.

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Mega Sableye stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Sableye has the following stats:

Combat Power: 23,935
Attack: 151
Defense: 216
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Feint Attack and Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Power Gem, and Shadow Sneak

Once the raid timer starts, you will get 300 seconds to take down Mega Sableye. Since this is a regular Mega Raid, both remote and in-person participation is allowed. Up to 20 trainers can challenge the raid boss simultaneously.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raids

Best Fairy-type counters to Mega Sableye

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Koko with Volt Switch and Nature's Madness
Tapu Lele with Astonish and Nature's Madness
Tapu Bulu with Bullet Seed and Nature's Madness
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Xurkitree with Thunder Shock and Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Moonblast
Zacian with Snarl and Play Rough

Best general counters to Mega Sableye

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Shadow or Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Dusk Mane Necrozma with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Primal Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn

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Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Sableye and Shiny Mega Sableye (Image via TPC)

The potential CP range of the Sableye encounter will vary based on the its IVs and the weather:

No weather boost: 789 - 843 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Foggy): 986 - 1,054 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Mega Sableye raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Mega Sableye raids:

No weather boost: 843 CP
Weather boosted (Foggy): 1,054 CP

Can Mega Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Sablye can be obtained from Mega Sableye raids. Chances of this happening are around 1-in-128 or 0.78125%. You can get Shiny Mega Sablye by Mega Evolving a Shiny Sableye.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh