Is Sableye-Mega viable in Gen 8 National Dex?

Sableye-Mega is ranked #32 in Gen 8 National Dex with 5.88% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Sableye-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex?

The best counter for Sableye-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex is Tapu Koko with a 40.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Sableye-Mega include Tapu Koko.

What is the best counter for Sableye-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex?

Tapu Koko is the best counter for Sableye-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 40.3% of their encounters.

Sableye-Mega counters

Gen 8 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0302 Sableye-Mega

DarkGhost

USAGE 5.9% #32

BASE STATS

HP 50

ATK 85

DEF 125

SPA 85

SPD 115

SPE 20

BST480

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Fairy

½×

Poison

0×

NormalFightingPsychic

Moves

Recover 99.7% Knock Off 97.3% Will-O-Wisp 96.5% Protect 93.8% Toxic 4.7% Foul Play 2.7% Encore 1.8% Night Shade 1.2%

Items

Sablenite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy SOFT CHECK

22.363

40.3% dies 10.37%

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Koko Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Sableye-Mega: 228-270 (75 - 88.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #32 with 5.88% usage. Sorted by reliability score.