#0302 · black white · gen 5
Sableye
Darkness Pokémon
It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 35
- Egg cycles:
- 25
- Height:
- 0.5 m
- Weight:
- 11.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Human-Like
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Anthropomorphic
Base stats
HP50
Atk75
Def75
Sp.Atk65
Sp.Def65
Speed50
Total: 380
Weaknesses & resistances
×½
Poison
×0
NormalFightingPsychic
Abilities
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Stall
Makes the Pokémon move last within its move's priority bracket.
Prankster (hidden)
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK · +1 DEF
Evolution
Does not evolve in this game
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G4
keen eye keen eye, stall
- G5
keen eye, stall keen eye, stall, prankster
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challengers Cave (1F) (black) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 49 |
| Challengers Cave (B1F) (black) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 49 |
| Challengers Cave (B2F) (black) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 49 |
| Challengers Cave (1F) (white) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 49 |
| Challengers Cave (B1F) (white) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 49 |
| Challengers Cave (B2F) (white) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 49 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchHard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | LeerThe opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 4 | ForesightEnables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Night ShadeThe user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | — | 100% | |
| 11 | AstonishThe user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 30 | 100% | |
| 15 | Fury SwipesThe target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 18 | 80% | |
| 18 | Fake OutAn attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 22 | DetectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| 25 | Shadow SneakThe user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 40 | 100% | |
| 29 | Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 20 | 100% | |
| 32 | Feint AttackThe user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | — | |
| 36 | PunishmentThis attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| 39 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| 43 | Power GemThe user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 70 | 100% | |
| 46 | Confuse RayThe target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | — | 100% | |
| 50 | Foul PlayThe user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 95 | 100% | |
| 53 | Zen HeadbuttThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 80 | 90% | |
| 57 | Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| 60 | Mean LookThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User | Dark | — | — | |
| TM04 | Calm MindThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM19 | TelekinesisThe user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicThe target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM41 | TormentThe user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM47 | Low SweepThe user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM59 | IncinerateThe user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.▶ All opponents | Fire | 30 | 100% | |
| TM61 | Will-O-WispThe user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | — | 75% | |
| TM63 | EmbargoIt prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM67 | RetaliateThe user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM85 | Dream EaterThe user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 100 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| TM95 | SnarlThe user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.▶ All opponents | Dark | 55 | 95% | |
| HM01 | CutThe target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% |
Egg moves: RecoverRestoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.▶ User, Mean LookThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.▶ Selected Pokémon, MoonlightThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User, FlatterFlattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, TrickThe user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.▶ Selected Pokémon, FeintAn attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.▶ Selected Pokémon, Metal BurstThe user retaliates with much greater power against the target that last inflicted damage on it.▶ Specific move, Sucker PunchThis move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.▶ Selected Pokémon, Nasty PlotThe user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.▶ User, CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents
