Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon, has arrived for a limited-time gemstone-hunting event on Nintendo platforms.
The event runs from April 29 at 5:00 a.m. local time through May 14 at 4:59 a.m. local time.
Organized under the Pokémon franchise managed by The Pokémon Company and distributed on Nintendo systems, the event gives players a chance to befriend Sableye and collect red crystal fragments that can be exchanged for themed furniture and building kits.
Event overview
Players will encounter Sableye near the in-game Pokémon Center during the event window.
The event introduces a temporary collectible—red crystal fragments—available only while the event is active.
According to the official event notice, players can exchange those fragments at the Pokémon Center for a range of gemstone-hunting–inspired items.
In journalistic terms: The publisher states that Sableye will appear in towns where the Pokémon Center has been repaired and that players can befriend the Pokémon during the event period.
Red crystal fragments, exclusive to the event, can be gathered on Dream Islands and traded at the Pokémon Center for furniture and building kits.
The announcement also emphasizes that any Pokémon befriended through the event will remain in the player’s town after the event concludes.
How to participate
- Speak to Sableye: Locate Sableye near the Pokémon Center and initiate interaction to befriend it.
- Collect red crystal fragments: Examine a doll to have Drifloon transport you to a Dream Island; explore the Dream Island to gather red crystal fragments.
- Trade fragments for rewards: Return to the Pokémon Center to exchange fragments for building kits, furniture, and other themed items.
Important details and platform requirements
- Event schedule: April 29, 5:00 a.m. local time to May 14, 4:59 a.m. local time.
- Availability: The event is limited to towns where the Pokémon Center has been repaired and will not occur on Cloud Islands.
- Persistence: Pokémon befriended during the event will remain in town after the event ends.
- Online requirements: Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account are required for online features.
Memberships auto-renew at the then-current price unless canceled; availability varies by country.
Internet access is required for online features; terms apply (see nintendo.com/purchase-terms/).
This limited-time Sableye event offers collectors and town builders a concise window to gather exclusive fragments and themed items on Nintendo Switch platforms.
Follow the event dates closely to ensure you don’t miss the rewards.
The event runs from April 29 at 5:00 a.m. local time through May 14 at 4:59 a.m. local time.
Organized under the Pokémon franchise managed by The Pokémon Company and distributed on Nintendo systems, the event gives players a chance to befriend Sableye and collect red crystal fragments that can be exchanged for themed furniture and building kits.
Event overview
Players will encounter Sableye near the in-game Pokémon Center during the event window.
The event introduces a temporary collectible—red crystal fragments—available only while the event is active.
According to the official event notice, players can exchange those fragments at the Pokémon Center for a range of gemstone-hunting–inspired items.
In journalistic terms: The publisher states that Sableye will appear in towns where the Pokémon Center has been repaired and that players can befriend the Pokémon during the event period.
Red crystal fragments, exclusive to the event, can be gathered on Dream Islands and traded at the Pokémon Center for furniture and building kits.
The announcement also emphasizes that any Pokémon befriended through the event will remain in the player’s town after the event concludes.
How to participate
- Speak to Sableye: Locate Sableye near the Pokémon Center and initiate interaction to befriend it.
- Collect red crystal fragments: Examine a doll to have Drifloon transport you to a Dream Island; explore the Dream Island to gather red crystal fragments.
- Trade fragments for rewards: Return to the Pokémon Center to exchange fragments for building kits, furniture, and other themed items.
Important details and platform requirements
- Event schedule: April 29, 5:00 a.m. local time to May 14, 4:59 a.m. local time.
- Availability: The event is limited to towns where the Pokémon Center has been repaired and will not occur on Cloud Islands.
- Persistence: Pokémon befriended during the event will remain in town after the event ends.
- Online requirements: Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account are required for online features.
Memberships auto-renew at the then-current price unless canceled; availability varies by country.
Internet access is required for online features; terms apply (see nintendo.com/purchase-terms/).
This limited-time Sableye event offers collectors and town builders a concise window to gather exclusive fragments and themed items on Nintendo Switch platforms.
Follow the event dates closely to ensure you don’t miss the rewards.