Sableye Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Dark / Ghost · BST: 380 · Role: Balanced Attacker
Sableye is a Dark / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Sableye, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Florges, Aromatisse, Slurpuff plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 380 base stat total, Sableye plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (75), and at base 50 Speed it sits faster than 16% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Sableye in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Sableye
- Florges (Fairy)
- Aromatisse (Fairy)
- Slurpuff (Fairy)
- Dedenne (Electric / Fairy)
- Clefable (Fairy)
- Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Mega Meganium (Grass / Fairy)
How each counter beats Sableye
- Florges (Fairy) outspeeds Sableye and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Aromatisse (Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Sableye and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Slurpuff (Fairy) outspeeds Sableye and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Dedenne (Electric / Fairy) outspeeds Sableye and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
- Clefable (Fairy) outspeeds Sableye and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
Sableye weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Poison (×0.5)
Immunities
- Normal
- Fighting
- Psychic
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 380
Best Tera Types for Sableye
The best Tera Types for Sableye cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Keen Eye — [object Object]
- Stall — [object Object]
- Prankster (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Dark-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Sableye:
Frequently asked questions about Sableye
What counters Sableye in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Sableye are Florges, Aromatisse, Slurpuff, Dedenne, Clefable. These Pokémon hit Sableye super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Sableye weak to?
Sableye is a Dark / Ghost-type Pokémon weak to Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Sableye?
The single best pick against Sableye in the Pokémon Champions roster is Florges, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Sableye in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Sableye, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dark / Ghost) and carries super-effective coverage (Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Sableye's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Sableye good in Pokémon Champions?
Sableye's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (380 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.