Solo Strategy to Defeat Mega Sableye in Pokémon GO Mega Raids

For trainers eager to take down Mega Sableye solo in Pokémon GO Mega Raids, there’s good news: there are Pokémon capable of accomplishing this task. When Mega Sableye made its debut in June 2024, it could only be defeated solo by a single Pokémon, but as of October 2024, two are now available.

The Mega Sableye raids will occur from 10 AM local time on October 14 until 10 AM local time on October 28, 2024.

This guide will outline the Pokémon you need and the conditions necessary to achieve a solo victory against Mega Sableye in Pokémon GO Mega Raids.

Which Pokémon can take down Mega Sableye solo in Pokémon GO Mega Raids?

The only two Pokémon that can effectively solo Mega Sableye are the level 50 Mega Gardevoir armed with Charm and Dazzling Gleam and the level 50 Mega Rayquaza using Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent.

Mega Sableye in the anime (Image via TPC)

Before we get into the specific conditions and strategies to defeat Mega Sableye, let’s review its stats:

Type: Ghost and Dark
Combat Power: 23,935
Attack: 151
Defense: 216
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Feint Attack and Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Power Gem, and Shadow Sneak
Weaknesses: Fairy-type moves

Strategies to solo take down Mega Sableye in Pokémon GO using Mega Gardevoir

Utilize Mega Gardevoir particularly when the Mega Sableye uses either Foul Play or Power Gem as its Charged Attack. With the move set of Charm and Dazzling Gleam, continuously unleash your Fast and Charged Attacks as they become available.

Although this challenge can be tackled without weather advantage, having favorable conditions will undoubtedly simplify the process.

Strategies to solo take down Mega Sableye in Pokémon GO using Mega Rayquaza

Level 50 Mega Rayquaza equipped with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent can also defeat this raid boss without weather enhancement, but it will be a close call. If windy weather occurs, it will considerably ease your task.

Select Mega Rayquaza only when the Sableye does not have Power Gem as its Charged Attack. Just like with Mega Gardevoir, keep assaulting the raid boss until it’s defeated.

Tips for soloing Mega Sableye in Pokémon GO

Shiny Sableye and its Mega Evolution (Image via TPC)

While dodging attacks isn’t essential, avoiding some damage could prove beneficial. Start the battle with both Gardevoir and Rayquaza in your lineup, and switch to the better option based on the Charged Attack used by the raid boss.

Lastly, as your Pokémon are likely to faint multiple times during the attempt to solo Mega Sableye, it’s advisable to utilize Max Revives rather than standard ones, along with Max Potions, to make the most of the 300 seconds available.

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