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Sableye Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Sableye is a Dark/Ghost Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Sableye, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Sableye in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Complete Side Mission 3: Sableye in the Cemetery

Moire Location
Sableye in the Cemetery Map Location
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Sableye in the Cemetery World Location
Outside Wild Zone 4 on Rouge Street

You can obtain a Sableye by completing the Side Mission, Sableye in the Cemetery. This is the only way to get this Pokemon before unlocking their corresponding Wild Zone.

Side Mission 3: Sableye in the Cemetery Guide

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Alpha Sableye Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20
Alpha Sableye Overworld Location
Alpha Sableye Map Location
AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Sableye can be found at the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime.
Alpha Move: Poison Jab

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Catch in a Wild Zone

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Wild Sableye may also spawn as an Alpha Pokemon in place of their regular form inside Wild Zones once you have caught all available Pokemon in the area and have earned the respective crown for the Wild Zone, which can be checked in the map.
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Sableye Game Data

Sableye Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #132
Sableye ImageSableye
Pokemon Ghost Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 3
Height 0.5 m
Weight 11 kg
Species Darkness Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1 Def +1
L-A Dex #132
Sableye ImageShiny Sableye
Pokemon Ghost Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 3
Height 0.5 m
Weight 11 kg
Species Darkness Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1 Def +1
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Sableye Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Sableye Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
50
 #239
Atk
75
 #162
Def
75
 #144
SpAtk
65
 #162
SpDef
65
 #187
Speed
50
 #222
Total
380
 #216
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 157 157 125 125 110
Atk 139 127 95 85 72
Def 139 127 95 85 72
SpAtk 128 117 85 76 63
SpDef 128 117 85 76 63
Spd 112 102 70 63 49
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Not Part of an Evolution Line

Sableye Evolution Line
SableyeSableye

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Alternate Forms

SableyeSableye Mega SableyeMega Sableye

Sableye Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Impish or Careful

Nature Stat Changes
Impish ↑ Defense, ↓ SpAtk
Careful ↑ SpDef, ↓ SpAtk

Due to Sableye having very high Defensive stats, its best natures are either Impish or Careful to boost its Defense or Special Defense further.

Sableye also has a better Attack stat compared to its Special Attack, so choosing one of the above natures allows Sableye to still deal some damage with its Physical Moves.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Relaxed ↑ Defense, ↓ Speed
Sassy ↑ SpDef, ↓ Speed

You can also give Sableye either Relaxed or Sassy nature, allowing you to increase your Defense or Special Defense at the cost of reduced Speed.

Keep in mind that giving Sableye any of the above two natures will increase the cooldown of moves, putting you at a disadvantage against faster Pokemon.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Sableye has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Sableye Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 8
Recover Pokemon Normal Type Icon 15
Shadow Sneak Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 3
Knock Off Pokemon Dark Type Icon 10

We recommend the moves Shadow Sneak, Recover, Shadow Ball, and Knock Off when using Sableye during the main story.

Sableye Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
9 Shadow Sneak Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
15 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
18 Detect Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 13
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
20 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
22 Confuse Ray Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
25 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
28 Psybeam Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.
33 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
39 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
42 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
45 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
50 Recover Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user restores its own HP through cellular regeneration.
53 Parting Shot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user intimidates targets with a parting threat before rushing back to its Trainer. This lowers targets' Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
56 Phantom Force Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
019 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
029 Fire Punch Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a fiery punch. This may also leave targets with a burn.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
099 Metronome Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.

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