Shadow Sableye

Shadow Sableye is a Dark- and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Sableye has a maximum CP of 1,668. It is weak to Fairy-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Sableye is Shadow Claw and Foul Play.

Shadow Sableye Stats and Max CP

141 ATK

136 DEF

137 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1668 CP

Lvl 40

1476 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1054 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

843 CP

Lvl 15 Research

632 CP

Shadow Sableye's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Dark-type

#204

Ghost-type

#141

Great League

#17

Shadow Sableye Type Chart

Shadow Sableye takes increased damage from:

Fairy160.0%

Shadow Sableye takes reduced damage from:

Normal39.1%

Psychic39.1%

Fighting62.5%

Poison62.5%

Shadow Sableye best moveset

Shadow Claw + Foul Play

Shadow Claw

Foul Play

The best Dark-type moveset for Shadow Sableye is Shadow Claw and Foul Play (9.40 DPS, 94.2 TDO). In raids, Shadow Sableye ranks #204 among Dark-type attackers (D Tier).

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Data table

1.	Shadow Claw	Foul Play	7.53	9.40	94.2
2.	Feint Attack	Foul Play	7.24	9.03	90.5
3.	Shadow Claw	Dazzling Gleam	7.02	8.76	87.8
4.	Shadow Claw	Power Gem	6.75	8.42	84.4
5.	Feint Attack	Dazzling Gleam	6.67	8.32	83.4
6.	Feint Attack	Power Gem	6.33	7.90	79.2
7.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Sneak	6.32	7.89	79.0
8.	Shadow Claw	Drain Punch	6.28	7.83	78.5

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Fast Attacks

Feint Attack11101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 10
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 6

Effects
Feint Attack has no special effects.
See Feint Attack details page ↗
Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗

Damage	11
Energy	10
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	6
Energy	6

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Foul Play70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Foul Play has no special effects.
See Foul Play details page ↗
Dazzling Gleam100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.1s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
Drain Punch50332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Drain Punch details page ↗
Shadow Sneak50333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.3s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Power Gem80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Power Gem has no special effects.
See Power Gem details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.6s

Damage	40
Energy	40

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.3s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Sableye can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Sableye can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Sableye CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Sableye maxes out at 1,668 CP. Raid catches are 747 to 843 CP, or 934 to 1,054 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 592 to 632 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1668 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	592 CP - 632 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	789 CP - 843 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	747 CP - 843 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	934 CP - 1054 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Sableye’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	20 CP	2	65 CP	3	109 CP
4	154 CP	5	199 CP	6	243 CP
7	288 CP	8	332 CP	9	377 CP
10	421 CP	11	464 CP	12	506 CP
13	548 CP	14	590 CP	15	632 CP
16	674 CP	17	716 CP	18	759 CP
19	801 CP	20	843 CP	21	885 CP
22	927 CP	23	970 CP	24	1012 CP
25	1054 CP	26	1096 CP	27	1138 CP
28	1180 CP	29	1223 CP	30	1265 CP
31	1286 CP	32	1307 CP	33	1328 CP
34	1349 CP	35	1370 CP	36	1391 CP
37	1412 CP	38	1433 CP	39	1455 CP
40	1476 CP	41	1494 CP	42	1513 CP
43	1532 CP	44	1551 CP	45	1570 CP
46	1590 CP	47	1609 CP	48	1629 CP
49	1648 CP	50	1668 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sableye

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sableye’s Dark and Ghost-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Sableye.

Dark

Ghost

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#302
Height	0.51 m
Weight	11 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards	3 750
Additional Move Cost	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

How to purify Shadow Sableye

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Sableye	100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Sableye

Sableye can transform into Mega Sableye through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.

Shadow Sableye family

Shadow Sableye’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.26 m	0.51 m	0.77 m	0.89 m

Size bounds

Shadow Sableye's height ranges from 0.2499 m to 0.8925 m, with the average being 0.51 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2499 m0′10″	0.255 m0′10″
XS	0.255 m0′10″	0.3825 m1′03″
M	0.3825 m1′03″	0.6375 m2′01″
XL	0.6375 m2′01″	0.765 m2′06″
XXL	0.765 m2′06″	0.8925 m2′11″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Sableye from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Sableye

Shadow Sableye high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Sableye. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

List of Shadow Sableye costumes

A list of Shadow Sableye costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Sableye Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SABLEYE lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these POKéMON are thought tosteal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
Sapphire	SABLEYE digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rockscrystallize and rise up to the POKéMON’s body surface.
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.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	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.
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, 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.
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.
Shield	It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Sableye in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sableye’s best moves are Shadow Claw and Foul Play, for 9.4 DPS and 94.2 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Sableye’s strengths and weaknesses?

Dark and Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Fairy-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Poison, Normal, and Psychic-type moves.

How does Shadow Sableye perform in Raids?

Shadow Sableye ranks #204 among Dark-type attackers (D Tier).

Shadow Sableye ranks #141 among Ghost-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Shadow Sableye’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Sableye tops out at 1,476 CP at Level 40 and 1,668 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Sableye be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sableye can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Sableye Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sableye cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sableye?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sableye: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Gengar, Mega Banette, and Mega Chandelure.

Shadow Sableye Stats and Max CP

Shadow Sableye's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Sableye Type Chart

Shadow Sableye takes increased damage from:

Shadow Sableye takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

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Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Dark

Ghost

Evolution Chart

Shadow Sableye family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Sableye

Shadow Sableye high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Sableye in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Sableye’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Sableye perform in Raids?

What is Shadow Sableye’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Sableye be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Sableye Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sableye?

Overview and stats

Shadow Sableye Stats and Max CP

Shadow Sableye's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Sableye Type Chart

Shadow Sableye takes increased damage from:

Shadow Sableye takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Dark

Ghost

Evolution Chart

Shadow Sableye family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Sableye

Shadow Sableye high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Sableye in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Sableye’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Sableye perform in Raids?

What is Shadow Sableye’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Sableye be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Sableye Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sableye?