# Sableye - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sableye in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Sableye)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Sableye
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 95.851%
- **Fake Out**: 92.267%
- **Foul Play**: 88.480%
- **Quash**: 87.470%
- **Recover**: 8.326%
- **Sunny Day**: 4.797%
- **Taunt**: 4.336%
- **Other**: 18.473%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.679%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.321%
- **Stall**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Roseli Berry**: 79.081%
- **Figy Berry**: 4.666%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.640%
- **Lum Berry**: 4.208%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.716%
- **Other**: 3.689%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 86.169%
- **Metagross**: 85.582%
- **Salamence**: 85.512%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 84.229%
- **Tapu Koko**: 55.951%
- **Xurkitree**: 38.471%

## FAQ for Sableye in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Sableye?
The most common moves for Sableye are Will-O-Wisp, Fake Out, Foul Play, Quash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sableye?
Sableye is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Metagross, Salamence, Marowak-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sableye?
The top build for Sableye features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 86.378% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sableye?
Sableye is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.679%) and the item **Roseli Berry** (79.081%).

### What is the most common role for Sableye?
Based on common item usage (Roseli Berry), Sableye often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sableye?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **380** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sableye on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Sableye) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Sableye
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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