Dynamax Sableye is making a highly-anticipated entrance in Pokémon GO, debuting during the exciting event known as Max Monday. This Pokémon is particularly noteworthy due to its unique dual typing, which is not commonly found among other Pokémon in the game. Moreover, this event presents the first opportunity for trainers to capture Sableye in its powerful Dynamax form. Therefore, this is an event that you should seize without hesitation. Max Mondays are a staple event within Pokémon GO, part of the monthly Raid Boss schedule, providing trainers with a chance to catch special Pokémon. If you miss the action on Max Monday, don’t worry; Sableye will also appear in regular Max Battles from May 19 to May 26.

Max Mondays occur every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, with Dynamax Sableye taking center stage on Monday, May 19, 2025. During this designated hour, only Sableye will be featured at Power Spots, significantly enhancing trainers’ chances of engaging in multiple challenges against it in Max Battles. This event not only marks Sableye’s inaugural presence in Max Mondays but also its first-ever appearance in Dynamax form within Pokémon GO. Sableye will join a variety of Pokémon featured during the Max Mondays of May.

Discovering the Weaknesses and Resistances of Dynamax Sableye in Pokémon GO

Targeting the Singular Weakness of Dynamax Sableye

Dynamax Sableye presents a unique challenge for trainers due to its dual typing of Dark and Ghost. Understanding its weaknesses is crucial for victory in Pokémon GO Max Battles. The primary key to succeeding against raid bosses like Sableye is to be well-informed about their vulnerabilities and the types of attacks they resist. Remarkably, due to its unique typing, Dynamax Sableye is only vulnerable to one specific type of attack: Fairy. Fairy-type moves inflict an impressive 60% additional damage compared to standard moves, making them the most effective choice against Sableye.

While most attack types will deal standard damage, some are actually resisted by Dynamax Sableye, resulting in reduced damage output. Specifically, Fighting and Poison-type attacks are resisted, causing a significant 37.5% decrease in damage dealt. Even more so, Normal and Psychic-type attacks suffer an even greater reduction of 60.9% in damage effectiveness compared to other attack types.

Given these statistics, it becomes crucial for trainers without Fairy-type Pokémon to avoid using Fighting, Poison, Normal, or Psychic-type attackers, as doing so will severely diminish your chances of defeating Dynamax Sableye. In every Max Battle, including those against Sableye, trainers must select three Pokémon, but you can join forces with up to three additional players through Remote Raids to enhance your chances of success.

Optimal Counter Strategies Against Dynamax Sableye in Pokémon GO

Strategies for Battling Without Super Effective Attacks

Dynamax Sableye stands out as one of the most unique Dynamax Pokémon accessible in Pokémon GO, primarily because there are currently no Pokémon available that possess attacks that can be deemed super-effective against it. In Max Battles, trainers are restricted to using only Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon, and at this time, none of these Pokémon have been released for trainers to capture. Unfortunately, there are also no Pokémon available in these forms that can learn a Fairy-type move.

Since there are no super-effective attack types to exploit, the best strategy is to choose other powerful attackers that Dynamax Sableye does not resist. Dynamax Metagross is widely regarded as one of the strongest Pokémon in the game, owing to its powerful Steel-type moves. Similarly, the three Legendary Generation One birds—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno— all boast formidable move sets. Additionally, Gigantamax Gengar and Charizard can also swiftly overpower Sableye with their high damage output.

Even in the absence of exploitable weaknesses, trainers can effectively defeat Dynamax Sableye in Pokémon GO using the most robust attacking strategies available. Be sure to participate in the exciting event when it launches as part of Max Mondays, starting on May 19, 2025.