Pokemon Guide
Polteageist is a Ghost-type Pokemon known for its Black Tea Pokemon design, Phony and Antique forms, strong Special Attack and evolution from Sinistea. This guide covers Polteageist’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and form information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Antique Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Polteageist guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Polteageist is the evolved form of Sinistea. It is a Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8 and is known for its special attacking potential, tea-themed design and Phony and Antique forms.
Competitive Overview
Polteageist can be a dangerous special attacker when it has time to set up. Moves such as Shell Smash, Shadow Ball, Stored Power and Giga Drain can give it strong sweeping potential in the right format.
Polteageist’s biggest strength is its Special Attack and setup potential, but it needs protection from priority, faster attackers and Dark or Ghost-type threats that can exploit its weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Polteageist, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Polteageist
National Dex
#0855
Type
Ghost
Species
Black Tea Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
0.9 lbs / 0.4 kg
0.4 kg
Abilities
Weak Armor, Cursed Body
Polteageist has strong Special Attack and solid Special Defense, but lower physical bulk. It works best as a special attacker that uses setup, Ghost-type damage and coverage to pressure teams.
Polteageist uses Ghost-type special attacks, setup moves and coverage to pressure opponents. These are some of Polteageist’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Ghost-type special attack and one of Polteageist’s main damage options.
A major setup move that can turn Polteageist into a dangerous sweeper.
Can become extremely strong after Polteageist boosts its stats.
Coverage that damages the target while helping Polteageist recover HP.
A Ghost-type attack that is stronger against statused targets.
Priority coverage that can finish weakened attacking opponents.
Useful for scouting, stalling turns and protecting Polteageist in doubles.
A Ghost-type option associated with the Sinistea evolution line in earlier progression.
Polteageist can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Ghost, Psychic, Grass, Dark and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Polteageist’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Polteageist is a Ghost-type Pokemon. This gives it immunities to Normal and Fighting-type moves, but it is weak to Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
Type
Ghost
Weaknesses
Ghost and Dark
Resistances
Poison and Bug
Immunity
Normal and Fighting
Polteageist’s abilities support its role depending on the game and format.
Raises Polteageist’s Speed and lowers its Defense when it is hit by a physical move. This can help it become faster after taking physical damage.
May disable a move that hits Polteageist. This hidden ability can disrupt opponents and make Polteageist harder to handle safely.
Polteageist evolves from Sinistea when Sinistea is exposed to the correct pot item. Phony Form Sinistea uses a Cracked Pot, while Antique Form Sinistea uses a Chipped Pot.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Sinistea with a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot depending on form
Polteageist’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games where it appears, Polteageist is obtained by evolving Sinistea with the correct pot item.
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Polteageist had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Sinistea with a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot depending on form. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Sinistea with a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot depending on form. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Sinistea with a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot depending on form. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Sinistea with a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot depending on form. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Polteageist |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Polteageist has Phony Form and Antique Form. These forms correspond to the Sinistea form it evolved from, with Phony Form tied to the Cracked Pot and Antique Form tied to the Chipped Pot.
Category
Black Tea Pokemon
Type
Ghost
Phony Form
From Cracked Pot evolution
Antique Form
From Chipped Pot evolution
Polteageist has Phony Form and Antique Form. These forms correspond to the Sinistea form it evolved from, with Phony Form tied to the Cracked Pot and Antique Form tied to the Chipped Pot.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Polteageist. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Polteageist is a Ghost-type Pokemon.
Polteageist is weak to Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Polteageist evolves from Sinistea when Sinistea is exposed to the correct pot item for its form.
Polteageist’s abilities are Weak Armor, Cursed Body.
Polteageist’s best moves often include Shadow Ball, Shell Smash, Stored Power, Giga Drain, Hex, Sucker Punch, Protect and Astonish.
Polteageist can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the team.
The most common way to get Polteageist is to evolve Sinistea with a Cracked Pot for Phony Form or a Chipped Pot for Antique Form.
Yes, Polteageist has Phony and Antique forms.
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