Fans of Pokémon GO have exciting news as Dynamax Sableye prepares to make its debut during the upcoming Max Monday event. This rare Pokémon, featuring a unique dual-type combination, offers trainers an exclusive opportunity to catch it in its Dynamax form. Don’t miss this pivotal moment, as Max Mondays are a staple in the monthly Raid Boss schedule. If you happen to miss this event, fear not; Sableye will be accessible again in regular Max Battles from May 19 to May 26.
Scheduled every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, the spotlight on Dynamax Sableye will occur on May 19, 2025. During this exclusive hour, trainers will find Sableye featured prominently at Power Spots, significantly increasing their chances of engaging in multiple battles against it. This marks both its inaugural appearance in Max Mondays and the first opportunity to encounter its Dynamax form in Pokémon GO.
Dynamax Sableye’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Identifying Its Sole Weakness
Successful strategies against Dynamax Sableye hinge on understanding its strengths and vulnerabilities. With its dual typing of Dark and Ghost, Sableye is particularly challenging; it has only one weakness—Fairy-type moves. Attacks featuring the Fairy type will inflict an impressive 60% more damage compared to typical attacks.
Moreover, numerous attack types will deal standard damage, while some will be considerably less effective. Notably, Fighting- and Poison-type moves are resisted, resulting in a 37.5% decrease in damage inflicted. Likewise, Normal- and Psychic-type attacks fare even worse, dealing 60.9% less damage than other types.
During Max Battles, players can utilize only Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon, which narrows down their available options. If you aim to defeat Dynamax Sableye effectively, it’s imperative to use Fairy-type Pokémon. If you lack Fairy-types, be sure to avoid using Fighting, Poison, Normal, or Psychic-type attackers to enhance your chances of victory. Trainers can choose three Pokémon for the battle, and this can be done cooperatively with up to three other players through Remote Raids.
Best Counters Against Dynamax Sableye
The Challenge of No Super Effective Attacks
As one of the more uncommon Dynamax Pokémon, Dynamax Sableye stands out as none of the currently available options possess attacks that are super effective against it. Within the context of Max Battles, only Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon may be used, and presently, no Fairy-type moves are available in this category.
Nevertheless, defeating Dynamax Sableye can still be achievable, even for solo players, as this encounter is categorized as a tier one Max Battle. Your best strategy is to deploy strong attackers that do not fall victim to Sableye’s type resistances. Dynamax Metagross is a top contender, delivering powerful Steel-type attacks. Additionally, the three Legendary Birds from Generation One—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—possess formidable move sets that can help turn the tide. Finally, Gigantamax Gengar and Charizard have the potential to swiftly overpower Sableye.
Even without any exploitable weaknesses, trainers can still achieve success against Dynamax Sableye using robust attacking strategies. Ensure you seize the chance to catch it during Max Mondays starting on May 19, 2025.