Sableye Pokémon GO is a Dark and Ghost-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Sableye can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Sableye Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Halloween 2026 Part II source: Pokémon GO’s official announcement.
Can Sableye Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Sableye is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Sableye Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Sableye has been obtainable through wild encounters, Raid Battles, Eggs, research encounters and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Sableye Pokémon GO
SableyeSableye does not have a further standard evolution listed in Pokémon GO. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Sableye Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Sableye is weak against Fairy attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Sableye.
Sableye resists Fighting, Normal, Poison and Psychic attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Sableye Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Sableye.
Sableye Pokémon GO Moves
Sableye can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Shadow Claw, Feint Attack |
| Charged Moves | Power Gem, Foul Play, Shadow Sneak, Dazzling Gleam, Drain Punch |
Can Sableye Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Sableye Mega Evolves into Mega Sableye, with the first Mega Evolution requiring 100 Mega Energy. From November 1, 2026, during Halloween Part II, Mega Sableye can reach the new Super Max Mega Level after first reaching Max. Further progress requires spending Mega Energy, not merely repeating Mega Evolutions. Mega Sableye also gains access to Night Shade+ as an additional Charged Attack while Mega Evolved. It has 55 power in Trainer Battles and 160 in raids, with power increasing according to Mega Level. These additions are announced for November 1 and aren’t live before then.
How to Get Sableye in Pokémon GO
Sableye is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Sableye Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Sableye is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 5 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Sableye is not appearing frequently.
Is Sableye Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Sableye Pokémon GO when it is available. Its Shiny form gives collectors another target and the family also connects to Mega Evolution. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Sableye depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Sableye
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Sableye Pokédex. The Sableye Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
