sableye

Sableye is a Dark/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Dark/Ghost

Abilities:

• Keen Eye: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.
• Stall (Hidden Ability): The Pokémon moves last in its priority bracket.

Physical Characteristics:

• Sableye has a small, humanoid shape with a mischievous grin.
• Its skin is a deep purple color, and it has sharp claws on its hands.
• Notably, it has large, gemstone-like eyes that are said to be the result of its diet.
• Its body also features a circular gem on its chest, which can vary in color.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Sableye is known to inhabit caves, where it feeds on rocks and gemstones.
• It has a reputation for being a trickster, often playing pranks on unsuspecting Pokémon and humans.
• The gemstones it consumes are said to become part of its body, particularly its eyes.
• Sableye is typically solitary and enjoys the darkness of its cave dwelling.

In Battle:

• Sableye is known for its unique typing, which makes it immune to Normal, Fighting, and Psychic-type moves.
• While not particularly fast or powerful, it excels in trickery and disruption tactics.
• Notable moves include Shadow Sneak, Knock Off, and Will-O-Wisp, which can cripple opponents.
• It can Mega Evolve into Mega Sableye, gaining the ability Magic Bounce, which reflects status moves back to the opponent.

Evolution:

• Sableye does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• It can Mega Evolve into Mega Sableye using the Sableyeite.

Interesting Facts:

• Sableye’s design is inspired by the Hopkinsville Goblin, an alien-like creature from folklore.
• Due to its dual-typing, it was the only Pokémon with no type weaknesses until the introduction of the Fairy type.
• The gemstones in its eyes and body are believed to be a result of its diet of raw minerals.
• Mega Sableye's large ruby acts as a shield in battle, enhancing its defensive capabilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.
• 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: It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
• Leafgreen: It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
• Diamond: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• Pearl: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• Platinum: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• Heartgold: It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
• Soulsilver: It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
• Black: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• White: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• Black-2: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• White-2: It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Shield: It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.