# Sableye-Mega - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sableye-Mega in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Sableye-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Sableye-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 85.321%
- **Foul Play**: 77.392%
- **Taunt**: 56.361%
- **Gravity**: 54.613%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 40.046%
- **Recover**: 19.771%
- **Feint**: 14.510%
- **Confuse Ray**: 6.946%
- **Dark Pulse**: 6.597%
- **Protect**: 6.423%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Sablenite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 79.356%
- **Smeargle**: 63.420%
- **Dusknoir**: 49.258%
- **Bronzong**: 48.068%
- **Zekrom**: 43.204%
- **Klefki**: 9.679%

## FAQ for Sableye-Mega in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Sableye-Mega?
The most common moves for Sableye-Mega are Fake Out, Foul Play, Taunt, Gravity. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sableye-Mega?
Sableye-Mega is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Smeargle, Dusknoir, Bronzong. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sableye-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sableye-Mega?
The top build for Sableye-Mega features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 49.015% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sableye-Mega?
Sableye-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (100.000%) and the item **Sablenite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Sableye-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Sablenite), Sableye-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sableye-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 125 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 20 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sableye-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Sableye-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Sableye-Mega
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*