Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Mega Sableye. While not particularly great in PvE, when Mega Pokemon are allowed in PvP, Mega Sableye is one of the best defensive options in the Great League. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from October 28th to November 3rd. It will be preceded by Palkia, Mega Charizard X, and Mega Charizard Y, coincide with Mega Sableye, and be followed by Giratina Altered Form and Tornadus Shadow Form.

Mega Sableye only has 1 weakness, being Fairy, and knows moves in both Ghost and Dark, as well as a surprise Fighting type move. Be aware of what your Pokemon could be hit hard by.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	Normal Psychic
Resist (0.6x)	Fighting Poison
Neutral	Flying Ground Rock Bug Ghost Steel Fire Water Grass Electric Ice Dragon Dark
Super Effective (1.6x)	Fairy
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Mega Sableye’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Power Gem
• Shadow Sneak
• Dazzling Gleam
• Foul Play
• Drain Punch
• Return

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Mega Sableye. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Gardevoir A

Best Moveset: Charm / Dazzling Gleam

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Charm	Dazzling Gleam	100%
Charge Beam	Dazzling Gleam	88%
Magical Leaf	Dazzling Gleam	86%
Charm	Shadow Ball	78%
Charm	Triple Axel	76%
Confusion	Dazzling Gleam	72%

Zacian - Crowned Sword A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Play Rough

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★★★

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Metal Claw	Play Rough	100%
Metal Claw	Behemoth Blade	91%
Air Slash	Play Rough	88%
Air Slash	Behemoth Blade	78%
Metal Claw	Close Combat	56%
Metal Claw	Giga Impact	50%

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	100%
Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	95%
Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe	88%
Air Slash	Breaking Swipe	82%
Dragon Tail	Outrage	80%
Dragon Tail	Hurricane	78%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Foul Play	—	🛡	—
Dazzling Gleam	—	🛡	⚔
Power Gem	—	🛡	⚔
Shadow Sneak	⚔	—	—
Drain Punch	🛡🛡	—	🛡

Enamorus A

Best Moveset: Fairy Wind / Dazzling Gleam

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Gardevoir A

Best Moveset: Charm / Dazzling Gleam

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Eternatus

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Zamazenta - Crowned Shield A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★★

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Raichu-Y A

Best Moveset: Charm / Zap Cannon+

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Delphox A

Best Moveset: Fire Spin / Mystical Fire+

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Greninja A

Best Moveset: Water Shuriken / Surf+

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Tapu Koko A

Best Moveset: Volt Switch / Nature’s Madness

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Mega Sableye. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Tapu LeleMega DragoniteTapu BuluXerneasShadow GranbullXurkitreeMega Raichu-XNecrozma - Dusk ManeMega BeedrillMega StaraptorMega HoundoomBlack KyuremEnamorus TherianMega DiancieMega SkarmoryMega GarchompMega ChesnaughtShadow SalamencePrimal Kyogre

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Sunny/Clear

Mega Delphox (1.2)Shadow Reshiram (1.3)Primal Groudon (1.4)

Rainy

Mega Raichu-Y (1.2)Mega Greninja (1.2)Mega Beedrill (1.3)

Cloudy

Tapu Lele (1.3)Mega Raichu-Y (1.3)Tapu Koko (1.3)

Windy

Eternatus (1.2)Mega Dragonite (1.3)Mega Staraptor (1.3)

Snow

Zamazenta - Crowned Shield (1.2)Necrozma - Dusk Mane (1.3)

Fog

Mega Houndoom (1.3)

Overall, Mega Sableye is a very simple raid. Mega Sableye only has one major weakness, being Fairy, and most of the best options in the Fairy type do so well, there is no concern of being hit with worst possible outcome. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Speaking of, we have rolled out a new system that will give a discount to our subscriptions, and I have been graciously granted a code! So, for those lucky readers who make it all the way down here, the code is GEEKBEAK20. This code not only supports the owner of Pokebattler, but also me! And, to be honest, in real life, the presidigious Professor Geekbeak is a broke college student, so I would really appreciate the support. Thank you! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!