Pokémon GO Shadow Sableye Tier 1 Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)

Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.

Shadow Sableye — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)

All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Gardevoir. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam55.422.0
2Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*49.819.0
3Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast44.218.6
4Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
PsychicPsycho Cut / FairyDazzling Gleam*42.112.2
5Mega BanetteMega
Banette

GhostMega
GhostHex / FairyDazzling Gleam40.410.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostLick* / GhostShadow Ball40.314.0
7Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*40.016.4
8Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*39.925.0
9Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*39.521.5
10Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*39.419.0
11Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega
BugFury Cutter / GrassFrenzy Plant*39.311.4
12Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake38.815.7
13Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingFly38.316.5
14Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega
FairyCharm / GrassLeaf Blade37.111.8
15Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
SteelBullet Punch / SteelMeteor Mash36.814.4
16Mega AbsolMega
Absol

DarkMega
DarkSnarl / DarkBrutal Swing*36.68.3
17Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*36.319.4
18Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega
FairyCharm / DragonOutrage36.314.2
19Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn36.214.4
20Mega DragoniteMega
Dragonite

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*35.815.4
Shadow Sableye — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Shadow Sableye is a shadow tier 1 raid boss. Weak to . Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Mega Gardevoir. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Zacian Crowned Sword.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough49.931.9
2Shadow GardevoirshadowShadow Gardevoir
PsychicFairyShadow
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam48.815.5
3EnamorusEnamorus
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam48.018.6
4EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDynamax Cannon*44.822.9
5Necrozma Dusk ManeNecrozma Dusk Mane
PsychicSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelSunsteel Strike44.119.1
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow GranbullshadowShadow Granbull
FairyShadow
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough43.414.5
7Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock43.316.2
8Enamorus TherianEnamorus Therian
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam43.218.6
9XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / FairyMoonblast43.222.2
10Tapu LeleTapu Lele
PsychicFairyLegendary
GhostAstonish / FairyNature’s Madness*42.716.6
11Tapu BuluTapu Bulu
GrassFairyLegendary
GrassBullet Seed / FairyNature’s Madness*42.720.1
12XurkitreeXurkitree
ElectricLegendary
ElectricThunder Shock / FairyDazzling Gleam42.714.3
13Necrozma Dawn WingsNecrozma Dawn Wings
PsychicGhostLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / GhostMoongeist Beam42.613.2
14Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield
FightingSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Bash42.324.1
15Tapu KokoTapu Koko
ElectricFairyLegendary
ElectricVolt Switch / FairyNature’s Madness*42.016.7
16Shadow SalamenceshadowShadow Salamence
DragonFlyingShadow
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingFly41.111.6
17GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam40.915.2
18HattereneHatterene
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam40.913.4
19Shadow PalkiashadowShadow Palkia
WaterDragonShadow
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor39.812.2
20BlacephalonBlacephalon
FireGhostLegendary
GhostAstonish / FireSurprise Attack*39.710.3
Shadow Sableye — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Regieleki.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1RegielekiRegieleki
ElectricLegendary
NormalLock-On / ElectricThunder Cage*39.411.6
2TogekissTogekiss
FairyFlying
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam39.020.0
3ZacianZacian
FairyLegendary
DarkSnarl / FairyPlay Rough38.920.4
4PrimarinaPrimarina
WaterFairy
FairyCharm / FairyMoonblast38.216.8
5RayquazaRayquaza
DragonFlyingLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*38.212.4
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Thundurus TherianThundurus Therian
ElectricFlyingLegendary
ElectricVolt Switch / ElectricWildbolt Storm*37.412.9
7GranbullGranbull
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough36.913.3
8Kyurem WhiteKyurem White
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Breath / IceIce Burn36.013.5
9TinkatonTinkaton
FairySteel
FairyFairy Wind / SteelGigaton Hammer*36.019.6
10Rapidash GalarianRapidash Galarian
PsychicFairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyPlay Rough35.711.1
11SylveonSylveon
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam35.517.3
12RibombeeRibombee
BugFairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam34.911.6
13FlorgesFlorges
Fairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyMoonblast34.618.1
14KartanaKartana
GrassSteelLegendary
GrassRazor Leaf / GrassLeaf Blade34.313.1
15GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
DarkFairy
DarkSucker Punch / FairyPlay Rough34.311.4
16SalamenceSalamence
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingFly34.210.6
17Palkia OriginPalkia Origin
WaterDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor34.211.7
18ReshiramReshiram
DragonFireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireFusion Flare*34.115.0
19Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*33.914.0
20BearticBeartic
Ice
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough33.412.4
Shadow Sableye — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Meowscarada.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1MeowscaradaMeowscarada
GrassDark
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough33.49.7
2RoseradeRoserade
GrassPoison
GrassMagical Leaf / FairyDazzling Gleam33.413.7
3GholdengoGholdengo
SteelGhost
GhostHex / FairyDazzling Gleam32.913.9
4HaxorusHaxorus
Dragon
DragonDragon Tail / DragonBreaking Swipe*32.59.5
5MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*32.314.8
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6TyrantrumTyrantrum
RockDragon
FairyCharm / RockMeteor Beam32.310.3
7ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / GhostShadow Ball31.810.9
8AlakazamAlakazam
Psychic
PsychicPsycho Cut / FairyDazzling Gleam*31.67.9
9ClefableClefable
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam31.614.0
10HonchkrowHonchkrow
DarkFlying
DarkSnarl / FlyingBrave Bird31.58.1
11DragoniteDragonite
DragonFlying
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*31.411.0
12CinderaceCinderace
Fire
FireFire Spin / FirePyro Ball31.413.1
13ToucannonToucannon
NormalFlying
FlyingPeck / FlyingBeak Blast*31.310.5
14VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat31.315.2
15DarmanitanDarmanitan
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat31.212.6
16GlimmoraGlimmora
RockPoison
RockRock Throw / FairyDazzling Gleam31.114.7
17DragapultDragapult
DragonGhost
DragonDragon Tail / GhostShadow Ball31.18.3
18Weezing GalarianWeezing Galarian
PoisonFairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyPlay Rough30.914.9
19DonphanDonphan
Ground
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough30.813.0
20Zoroark HisuianZoroark Hisuian
NormalGhost
DarkSnarl / GhostShadow Ball30.66.2

🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)

Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.

Shadow Sableye — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Rayquaza. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingDragon Ascent*49.824.2
2Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*39.922.6
3Mega GardevoirMega
Gardevoir

PsychicFairyMega
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam55.421.8
4Primal KyogrePrimal
Kyogre

WaterMega
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*39.521.7
5Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega
RockSmack Down* / DarkBrutal Swing34.021.7
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / GroundEarthquake38.820.2
7Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / FlyingFly38.319.9
8Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / FairyMoonblast44.218.7
9Mega DragoniteMega
Dragonite

DragonFlyingMega
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDraco Meteor*35.818.3
10Mega SwampertMega
Swampert

WaterGroundMega
WaterWater Gun / WaterHydro Cannon*34.317.5
11Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*39.417.4
12Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*40.016.5
13Mega VenusaurMega
Venusaur

GrassPoisonMega
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*31.116.1
14Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*36.316.1
15Mega BlastoiseMega
Blastoise

WaterMega
WaterWater Gun / WaterHydro Cannon*31.414.8
16Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor27.214.6
17Mega MawileMega
Mawile

SteelFairyMega
FairyFairy Wind / FairyPlay Rough33.014.6
18Mega GyaradosMega
Gyarados

WaterDarkMega
DarkBite / WaterHydro Pump31.614.5
19Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
SteelBullet Punch / SteelMeteor Mash36.814.4
20Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
BugFury Cutter / BugMegahorn36.214.4
Shadow Sableye — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Zacian Crowned Sword.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / FairyPlay Rough49.928.2
2EternatusEternatus
PoisonDragonLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / DragonDynamax Cannon*44.824.7
3Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield
FightingSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Bash42.324.5
4XerneasXerneas
FairyLegendary
FairyGeomancy* / FairyMoonblast43.222.4
5Tapu BuluTapu Bulu
GrassFairyLegendary
GrassBullet Seed / FairyNature’s Madness*42.721.5
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6ZacianZacian
FairyLegendary
DarkSnarl / FairyPlay Rough38.921.4
7TogekissTogekiss
FairyFlying
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam39.021.2
8Enamorus TherianEnamorus Therian
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam43.220.3
9EnamorusEnamorus
FairyFlyingLegendary
FairyFairy Wind / FairyDazzling Gleam48.019.4
10FlorgesFlorges
Fairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyMoonblast34.618.8
11SylveonSylveon
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam35.518.7
12PrimarinaPrimarina
WaterFairy
FairyCharm / FairyMoonblast38.218.6
13TinkatonTinkaton
FairySteel
FairyFairy Wind / SteelGigaton Hammer*36.018.4
14Kyurem BlackKyurem Black
DragonIceLegendary
DragonDragon Tail / IceFreeze Shock43.318.3
15Necrozma Dusk ManeNecrozma Dusk Mane
PsychicSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelSunsteel Strike44.117.4
16Tapu KokoTapu Koko
ElectricFairyLegendary
ElectricVolt Switch / FairyNature’s Madness*42.017.4
17Tapu FiniTapu Fini
WaterFairyLegendary
WaterWater Gun / FairyNature’s Madness*32.016.9
18Shadow GroudonshadowShadow Groudon
GroundShadow
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*36.316.7
19Shadow KyogreshadowShadow Kyogre
WaterShadow
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*36.516.5
20Tapu LeleTapu Lele
PsychicFairyLegendary
GhostAstonish / FairyNature’s Madness*42.716.4
Shadow Sableye — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Volcarona.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat31.315.2
2Ho-OhHo-Oh
FireFlyingLegendary
FireIncinerate / FlyingBrave Bird28.615.1
3ReshiramReshiram
DragonFireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireFusion Flare*34.115.0
4Weezing GalarianWeezing Galarian
PoisonFairy
FairyFairy Wind / FairyPlay Rough30.914.9
5MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*32.314.8
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6GlimmoraGlimmora
RockPoison
RockRock Throw / FairyDazzling Gleam31.114.7
7MelmetalMelmetal
SteelLegendary
ElectricThunder Shock / SteelDouble Iron Bash*26.414.6
8Dialga OriginDialga Origin
SteelDragonLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / DragonDraco Meteor32.414.5
9DialgaDialga
SteelDragonLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / DragonDraco Meteor32.814.4
10GardevoirGardevoir
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam40.914.4
11HeatranHeatran
FireSteelLegendary
FireFire Spin / FireMagma Storm*29.514.4
12XurkitreeXurkitree
ElectricLegendary
ElectricThunder Shock / FairyDazzling Gleam42.714.3
13VolcanionVolcanion
FireWaterLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireOverheat29.014.2
14GroudonGroudon
GroundLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundPrecipice Blades*31.014.1
15Landorus TherianLandorus Therian
GroundFlyingLegendary
GroundMud Shot / GroundSandsear Storm*33.914.0
16ClefableClefable
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam31.614.0
17GholdengoGholdengo
SteelGhost
GhostHex / FairyDazzling Gleam32.913.9
18KyogreKyogre
WaterLegendary
WaterWaterfall / WaterOrigin Pulse*30.713.9
19UrsalunaUrsaluna
GroundNormal
RockSmack Down / FairyPlay Rough27.413.9
20RoseradeRoserade
GrassPoison
GrassMagical Leaf / FairyDazzling Gleam33.413.7
Shadow Sableye — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Rhyperior.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1RhyperiorRhyperior
GroundRock
GroundMud-Slap / RockRock Wrecker*28.313.7
2KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
DarkSnarl / DarkFoul Play27.213.6
3HattereneHatterene
PsychicFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam40.913.4
4EmpoleonEmpoleon
WaterSteel
SteelMetal Claw / WaterHydro Cannon*27.613.4
5GranbullGranbull
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough36.913.3
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6CinderaceCinderace
Fire
FireFire Spin / FirePyro Ball31.413.1
7AggronAggron
SteelRock
SteelIron Tail / RockMeteor Beam23.913.1
8DonphanDonphan
Ground
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough30.813.0
9AromatisseAromatisse
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyMoonblast29.413.0
10IncineroarIncineroar
FireDark
DarkSnarl / FireBlast Burn*28.413.0
11ExcadrillExcadrill
GroundSteel
SteelMetal Claw / GroundEarthquake30.412.9
12CharizardCharizard
FireFlying
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*28.112.8
13DarmanitanDarmanitan
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat31.212.6
14Ninetales AlolanNinetales Alolan
IceFairy
FairyCharm / FairyDazzling Gleam30.012.6
15VenusaurVenusaur
GrassPoison
GrassVine Whip / GrassFrenzy Plant*26.512.6
16BearticBeartic
Ice
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough33.412.4
17FlareonFlareon
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat28.812.3
18TyphlosionTyphlosion
Fire
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*26.912.3
19MagnezoneMagnezone
ElectricSteel
ElectricVolt Switch / ElectricZap Cannon26.612.3
20SlurpuffSlurpuff
Fairy
FairyCharm / FairyPlay Rough29.712.1
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