Type matchups
Damage Mega Sableye takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Ghost type, Mega Sableye has 1 weakness, 1 resistance and 3 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Dark/Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 125
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 115
- Speed
- 20
- Total
- 480
Mega Sableye has a base stat total of 480, higher than 53% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (125). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 125 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mega Sableye's only ability is Magic Bounce.
How to beat Mega Sableye
Mega Sableye takes 2× damage from Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Poison moves are resisted.
Good counters: Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ghost moves. Wigglytuff hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Sableye's Ghost moves and resists its Dark moves. Morgrem hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Mega Sableye is a Mega Evolution of Sableye, so it shares Sableye's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Sableye
Other Dark/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Sableye weak to?
As a Dark/Ghost type, Mega Sableye takes super-effective damage from Fairy moves.
What is Mega Sableye resistant to?
Mega Sableye resists Poison moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Mega Sableye?
Strong type-based picks include Grimmsnarl, Wigglytuff and Morgrem, which hit Mega Sableye with super-effective attacks.