Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raid guide: Weaknesses, best counters, and is it possible to solo?

You can get Shadow Sableye or its shiny variant when you defeat Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raids during the 2024 Pokemon World Championship Celebration event. To beat this 3-star Shadow Raid Boss, you will have to use a set of strong Fairy-type counters. Shadow Sableye raids can be done solo, and if you plan on doing that, you will need to learn how you can maximize the effectiveness of the countering Pokemon.

The best counters for Shadow Sableye would be a high-level Mega Pokemon like Mega Gardevoir and five other powerhouses, which include Shadow Pokemon like Shadow Granbull.

In this Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raid guide, we will discuss the weaknesses of the Raid Boss, the best counters to use against it, and how to take down Shadow Sableye all by yourself.

Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raids weaknesses

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

Shadow Sableye, as seen in the game (Image via TPC)

Shadow Sableye is a dual Ghost- and Dark-type entity in Pokemon GO, so it is 160% weak to Fairy-type moves. Therefore, these are super-effective against this Shadow Raid Boss. The more damage-dealing Fairy-type attacks you use in these battles, the more damage you can inflict on Shadow Sableye.

Plus, if Fairy-type Pokemon learn these moves, they will deal additional damage to the boss due to the activation of the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) effect. The Weather Boost effect further increases the damage output of these attacks when used in Cloudy weather conditions.

Stats and moveset of Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raids

Type: Ghost and Dark
Combat power (CP): 12,123
Attack: 141
Defense: 136
Stamina: 4,000 HP
Weather Boost: Foggy
Shiny Released: Yes
Fast Moves: Shadow Claw and Feint Attack
Charged Moves: Power Gem, Shadow Sneak, Foul Play, and Frustration
Time limit: 180 seconds

You must complete Shadow Sableye raids in three minutes; thus, you will need high-level counters, such as Incarnate Forme Enamorus and Tapu Koko, that take less time to win.

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Counters for Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raids

Fairy-type counters for Shadow Sableye in Pokemon GO:

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Incarnate Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Koko with Volt Switch and Nature’s Madness
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast

These are the perfect counters to bring down this Shadow Raid Boss. If these monsters with the given moveset are used, you can easily beat Shadow Sableye in Pokemon GO.

Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raids?

Yes, you can defeat Shadow Sableye's 3-star Shadow Raids in Pokemon GO solo by teaching the best moveset to Level 40 or above Fairy-type counters. A formidable force to include in the unit is a Level 40 Mega Gardevoir that knows Charm and Dazzling Gleam.

Pokemon GO Shadow Sableye raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shadow Sableye that appears in Foggy weather conditions in Pokemon GO will have higher combat power due to the effect of the Weather Boost.

No weather boost: 747 CP - 843 CP at Level 20 (6/6/6 minimum IVs)
Weather boosted (Foggy): 934 CP - 1,054 CP at Level 25 (6/6/6 minimum IVs)

What are the 100% IVs of Shadow Sableye in Pokemon GO raids?

The following are the perfect IVs for this Shadow Raid Boss:

No weather boost: 934
Weather boosted (Foggy): 1,054

Can Shadow Sableye be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Sableye has been available in Pokemon GO since the start of the Team GO Rocket Takeover event on November 14, 2022.

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Edited by Ritoban "Veloxi" Paul