Sinistea
Sinistea is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Evolves into Polteageist.
Pokédex data
National № | 0854 |
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Type | Ghost |
Species | Black Tea Pokémon |
Height | 0.1 m (0′04″) |
Weight | 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Weak Armor Cursed Body (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0335 (Sword/Shield) 0237 (Scarlet/Violet) 0132 (The Crown Tundra) 0127 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 62 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous, Mineral |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Sp. Atk | 74 | 137 | 271 | |
Sp. Def | 54 | 101 | 227 | |
Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Total | 308 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Antique Form
Sword | The swirl pattern in this Pokémon’s body is its weakness. If it gets stirred, the swirl loses its shape, and Sinistea gets dizzy. |
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Shield | It absorbs the life-force of those who drink it. It waits patiently, but opportunities are fleeting— it tastes so bad that it gets spat out immediately. |
Scarlet | Some fanatics will go to great pains to prepare the perfect tea and teacup, eagerly waiting for a Sinistea to come and possess their selections. |
Violet | This Sinistea lives in an antique teacup. As valuable as this Pokémon is, its awful taste remains unchanged. |
Phony Form
Sword | This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea. |
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Shield | The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation. |
Scarlet | The soul of someone who died alone possessed some leftover tea. This Pokémon appears in hotels and houses. |
Violet | Sinistea gets into your body when you drink it, and then it steals your vitality from within. It also tastes awful. |
Moves learned by Sinistea
Moves learnt by level up
Sinistea learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
6 | Aromatic Mist | Fairy | — | — | |
12 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
24 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
30 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
36 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
42 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
48 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
54 | Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
60 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Sinistea learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sinistea gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Sinistea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
41 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
42 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
54 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
198 | Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 | |
224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Sinistea learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
6 | Aromatic Mist | Fairy | — | — | |
12 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
18 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
24 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
30 | Aromatherapy | Grass | — | — | |
36 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
42 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
48 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
54 | Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
60 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Sinistea does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Sinistea can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sinistea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
86 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Sinistea is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
Sinistea sprites
Where to find Sinistea
Sword Shield |
Glimwood Tangle, Old Cemetery |
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Six) |
Answers to Sinistea questions
- Does this Sinistea encounter percentage mean that Authentic Sinistea is easier to find in some weather?
- Is it possible to check if Sinistea is Antique on Pokémon home?
- Where do you get a Cracked Pot in Shield?
- What is a good LC moveset for Sinistea?
- What’s the best way to hunt shiny Authentic Sinistea?
- What are the odds of Authentic Sinistea?
- What are the odds of finding a square shiny antique sinistea. Then what are the odds of catching it in a beast ball?
- If you evolve an authentic Sinistea will it be an Authentic Polteagiest?
- Using mathematical estimation, how many shiny Sinistea will I find before I find a shiny Authentic?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Sinistea |
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Japanese | ヤバチャ (Yabacha) |
German | Fatalitee |
French | Théffroi |
Italian | Sinistea |
Spanish | Sinistea |
Korean | 데인차 (deincha) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 来悲茶 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 來悲茶 |
English |
Black Tea Pokémon |
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Japanese | こうちゃポケモン |
German | Schwarztee-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Thé Noir |
Italian | Pokémon Tè |
Spanish | Pokémon Té |
Korean | 홍차포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 红茶宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 紅茶寶可夢 |
Name origin
- sinister
- evil, ominous
- tea
- hot drink