Pokemon GO developers have no shortcomings for new events, Pokemon debuts, and Shiny additions. Despite the multiple criticisms across the fan base, the game continues progressing with even more recent updates. With most new events, a new Pokemon or Shiny addition is usual in the game.
Players can now encounter Mega Sableye and Shiny Mega Sableye for the first time. The Pokemon GO Dark Flames event offers 5-Star and Mega Raid opportunities, exciting bonuses, and new Pokemon encounters. Mega Sableye is the featured Mega Raid boss during the event, and defeating it requires multiple players to band together. Trainers need in-depth meta knowledge to defeat the raid boss, and here is everything about it.
Pokemon GO: Mega Sableye Raid Hours, Weaknesses, & Resistances
The Mega Sableye raid starts Thursday, June 29th, at 10 AM and ends on Thursday, July 6th, at 10 AM local time. Since the raid boss is a Mega Pokemon, one must adequately study its meta and prepare a battle strategy to defeat it.
The dual Dark and Ghost-type Mega Monster has a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 2196, which further increases as a Mega Raid boss. Mega Sableye possesses a defense-centric stat spread of 151 Attack, 216 Defense, and 137 Stamina Power.
Players need to study its weaknesses and resistances to counter Mega Sableye carefully. Vulnerable to only Fairy-type attacks, the Mega Pokemon can reasonably resist Normal, Fighting, Poison, and Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. Trainers should avoid using the ones Mega Sableye can resist and focus on using Monsters that excel in Fairy-type attacks.
A specific in-game function also boosts the damage dealt in Pokemon GO. Players should use the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) to inflict extra damage on the Mega Raid Boss. When a counter’s innate type and attack type are identical, the attack can inflict increased damage when used.
Pokemon GO: Best Mega Sableye Raid Counters
Since Mega Sableye’s prowess notably increases as a Mega Raid Boss, players must use its weaknesses against it. Mega Sableye is only weak to Fairy-type moves, but other types also work wonders against it. That said, here are some of the best counters against Mega Sableye.
Pokemon | Fast Attack | Charge Attack |
|---|---|---|
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse |
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Zacian | Snarl | Play Rough |
Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Dazzling Gleam |
Togekiss | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Tapu Bulu | Bullet Seed | Dazzling Gleam |
Gholdengo | Hex | Dazzling Gleam |
Sylveon | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Primarina | Charm | Moonblast |
Pokemon GO: How To Get A Shiny Mega Sableye
It only happens a few times when a Pocket Monster and its Shiny counterpart release simultaneously. Players can’t encounter Shiny Mega Sableye through eggs or as a wild spawn; one can only encounter it in Pokemon GO raids. Participate in multiple Mega Raids to catch up to its Shiny spawn rate. One thing to note is even after players defeat the Mega Raid Boss; there is no guarantee of a Shiny Sableye spawn.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.