#60 in usage · 1.8% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Sableye Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Sableye is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Sableye @ Light Clay Ability: Prankster Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD Calm Nature - Light Screen - Reflect - Rain Dance - Encore
Sableye moves
Share of Sableye sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Light ScreenPsychic70%
- ReflectPsychic62.2%
- Rain DanceWater60.6%
- EncoreNormal40%
- Foul PlayDark32.6%
- Fake OutNormal27.6%
- DisableNormal22.8%
- Will-O-WispFire22.7%
- QuashDark20.9%
- TauntDark8.2%
Items
- Light Clay50.3%
- Roseli Berry31.1%
- Focus Sash5.7%
- Sitrus Berry3.8%
- Eject Button2.3%
Abilities
- Prankster99.6%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm+SpD −Atk | 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD | 157 | 85 | 97 | 85 | 128 | 70 | 10% |
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD | 157 | 85 | 139 | 85 | 87 | 70 | 9.9% |
| Sassy+SpD −Spe | 32 HP / 9 Def / 25 SpD | 157 | 95 | 104 | 85 | 121 | 63 | 6.7% |
Natures in these spreads: Calm 10% · Bold 9.9% · Sassy 6.7%.
Sableye teammates
Share of Sableye teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Sableye set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Sableye set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Light Screen, Reflect, Rain Dance and Encore with Light Clay (50.3% of sets) and Prankster, a Calm nature and 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD.
What are Sableye's best teammates in VGC?
Sableye's most common partners are Archaludon (51.7%), Pelipper (38.3%), Mega Golisopod (34.6%), Rillaboom (22.6%) and Mega Swampert (21.6%) — the share of Sableye teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Sableye use?
Calm (+SpD −Atk) is the most common nature among Sableye's top spreads (10%), followed by Bold (9.9%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Sableye in Pokémon Champions?
Sableye has base 50 Speed: 112 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 102 neutral, and 63 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Sableye in Pokémon Champions?
Sableye is #60 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 1.8% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.