How to take down Sableye solo in Pokemon GO 3-star raids

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20-05-2025

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To take down
Sableye
all alone in the
Pokemon GO 3-star raids
might look daunting, but with the right strategy and counters, it's completely possible. The Dark/Ghost-type Pokémon has some tricky resistances, but the durability of it opens the door for the solo players. Here is how the trainers can, through the streamlined approach, overcome this Pokémon without having to rely on the team.
Best counters for beating Sableye Pokémon
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The dual typing of Sableye makes it resistant to the Normal, Psychic, and Fighting moves, but it is vulnerable to the Fairy attacks. As the Fairy-type Dynamax Pokémon are rated now, focusing on the high-DPS neutral damage dealers (survive longer and hit harder) is one of the best options. Also, give priority to the Pokémon like Gigantamax Toxtricity (Overdrive/Spark) or
Gigantamax Gengar
(Shadow Ball/Lick) for the raw power.
Pairing the Pokémon with bulky tanks like the Dynamax Blissey (Dazzling Gleam/Pound), Gigantamax Lapras (Water Gun/Ice Beam), Gigantamax Blastoise (Water Gun/Hydro Cannon), Dynamax Rillaboom (Grass Knot/Razor Leaf), or Gigantamax Snorlax (Outrage/Lick) will help, too. These tanks easily absorb Sableye's charged moves, giving the main attacker some breathing room. Aim for the Pokémon that is level to 35+ for the tanks and 40+ for the attackers for maximized efficiency.
Time, switch, and optimize the battle strategy
Start the raid with the high-damage attacker, but then make a switch to the tanks, just as when Sableye begins to charge the charged moves. It will minimize the downtime and preserve the health of the attacker. Use your charged moves in a strategic manner— fire them after the attack animation of Sableye ends to avoid wasting the energy.
During the Dynamax phase, it also unleashes the full power of the attacker. Once the health drops to half, you can come back to the tanks. Keep the rotation sharp— the tanks soak the damage while the attacker can whittle Sableye down. It will not be reliable to try dodging here. So, instead, focus on the raw output and the smart swaps.
Sableye solo raid tips for a smoother victory
Invest in candy and Stardust in the chosen attackers and the tanks. Even the slightest level of boost can shave a few seconds off the clear time.
Make sure to use the TMs to ensure the team has ideal faster and more charged moves. To say, the lick of Gengar can outperform Hex in the raids.
Make sure to master the switch timing. It will help you to avoid fainting in the middle of the battle.
With none of the
Fairy-type Pokemon
available, your success would hinge upon stamina and neutral damage. Also, raid-ready Gigantamax Venusaur (Frenzy Plant/Vine Whip) or Gigantamax Charizard (Blast Burn/Dragon Breath) are some of the solid backups, just in case your top picks would faint.
Remember, the raid passes are not consumed unless you get your win. So, do experiment with varied team combos. Stick to the strategies that we discussed above, and the 3-star raid of Sableye will become a rewarding solo challenge. Catch the shiny purple menace and just flex the raid mastery with ease.