Sableye

Sableye

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/14/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.89%
Usage Rate
47.62%
Win Rate
55.08%
Lead Rate
69.52%
Selection Rate
1116
Avg Rating
630
Total Games
300
Wins
330
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Sableye Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Sableye currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.9% usage rate and 47.6% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Encore used in 16.0% of battles. Skill Swap demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.3% While Encore is the most popular choice, Skill Swap shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kyogre, Zacian-*, and Groudon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Landorus, achieving a 60.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Ting-Lu, and Kingambit, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Cornerstone, Chien-Pao, and Urshifu-RapidStrike. Particularly effective against Ninetales-Alola with a 73.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Sableye currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Sableye
172 games
51.7% Win
1.0% appear
143 games
56.6% Win
0.9% appear
141 games
52.5% Win
0.8% appear
122 games
59.0% Win
0.7% appear
115 games
53.9% Win
0.7% appear
106 games
53.8% Win
0.6% appear
104 games
54.8% Win
0.6% appear
99 games
58.6% Win
0.6% appear
93 games
46.2% Win
0.6% appear
81 games
55.6% Win
0.5% appear
74 games
51.4% Win
0.4% appear
72 games
55.6% Win
0.4% appear
70 games
47.1% Win
0.4% appear
66 games
57.6% Win
0.4% appear
62 games
43.5% Win
0.4% appear
59 games
59.3% Win
0.3% appear
59 games
40.7% Win
0.3% appear
55 games
32.7% Win
0.3% appear
51 games
58.8% Win
0.3% appear
51 games
52.9% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Sableye
259 games
42.5% Win
1.56% appear
171 games
40.4% Win
1.03% appear
137 games
41.6% Win
0.82% appear
127 games
52.8% Win
0.76% appear
126 games
38.9% Win
0.76% appear
122 games
40.2% Win
0.73% appear
116 games
44.8% Win
0.70% appear
112 games
55.4% Win
0.67% appear
106 games
38.7% Win
0.64% appear
103 games
41.8% Win
0.62% appear
99 games
39.4% Win
0.59% appear
93 games
50.5% Win
0.56% appear
92 games
42.4% Win
0.55% appear
91 games
40.7% Win
0.55% appear
89 games
49.4% Win
0.53% appear
85 games
47.1% Win
0.51% appear
71 games
47.9% Win
0.43% appear
66 games
50.0% Win
0.40% appear
63 games
41.3% Win
0.38% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.33% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Sableye
20 games
60.0% Win
0.12% appear
37 games
59.5% Win
0.22% appear
37 games
59.5% Win
0.22% appear
32 games
59.4% Win
0.19% appear
59 games
59.3% Win
0.35% appear
122 games
59.0% Win
0.73% appear
51 games
58.8% Win
0.31% appear
99 games
58.6% Win
0.59% appear
24 games
58.3% Win
0.14% appear
66 games
57.6% Win
0.40% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Sableye
20 games
10.0% Win
0.12% appear
18 games
11.1% Win
0.11% appear
16 games
12.5% Win
0.10% appear
24 games
16.7% Win
0.14% appear
21 games
28.6% Win
0.13% appear
55 games
32.7% Win
0.33% appear
24 games
37.5% Win
0.14% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.10% appear
28 games
39.3% Win
0.17% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.21% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Sableye performs well against
19 games
73.7% Win
0.11% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.10% appear
19 games
63.2% Win
0.11% appear
35 games
60.0% Win
0.21% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.11% appear
112 games
55.4% Win
0.67% appear
44 games
54.5% Win
0.26% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.10% appear
127 games
52.8% Win
0.76% appear
19 games
52.6% Win
0.11% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Sableye
20 games
25.0% Win
0.12% appear
48 games
31.2% Win
0.29% appear
55 games
32.7% Win
0.33% appear
106 games
38.7% Win
0.64% appear
126 games
38.9% Win
0.76% appear
99 games
39.4% Win
0.59% appear
53 games
39.6% Win
0.32% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
122 games
40.2% Win
0.73% appear
171 games
40.4% Win
1.03% appear