# Sableye - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sableye in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2025-12 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Sableye)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Sableye
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Sableye.

## Common Moves
- **Taunt**: 84.698%
- **Sunny Day**: 68.437%
- **Protect**: 62.655%
- **Icy Wind**: 61.026%
- **Fake Out**: 37.313%
- **Quash**: 28.270%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 25.651%
- **Ally Switch**: 5.877%
- **Foul Play**: 4.994%
- **Feint**: 4.692%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.563%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.433%
- **Stall**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 61.023%
- **Roseli Berry**: 18.255%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.057%
- **Mago Berry**: 3.901%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.113%
- **Other**: 4.651%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 79.478%
- **Nihilego**: 61.233%
- **Tapu Lele**: 60.033%
- **Kartana**: 58.239%
- **Houndoom-Mega**: 57.394%
- **Bisharp**: 20.625%

## FAQ for Sableye in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Sableye?
The most common moves for Sableye are Taunt, Sunny Day, Protect, Icy Wind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sableye?
Sableye is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Nihilego, Tapu Lele, Kartana. 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 **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/44/0/212/0`. This configuration accounts for 61.023% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sableye?
Sableye is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.563%) and the item **Wiki Berry** (61.023%).

### What is the most common role for Sableye?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Sableye often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Sableye) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Sableye
- [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).*
