Polteageist

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Polteageist is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Pokédex data

National №	0855
Type	Ghost
Species	Black Tea Pokémon
Height	0.2 m (0′08″)
Weight	0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Weak Armor Cursed Body (hidden ability)
Local №	0336 (Sword/Shield) 0238 (Scarlet/Violet) 0133 (The Crown Tundra) 0128 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	178
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous, Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	65	121	251
Sp. Atk	134	245	403
Sp. Def	114	209	359
Speed	70	130	262
Total	508	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Polteageist.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0						0	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½		2		2

Evolution chart

#0854
Sinistea
Ghost

(use Cracked Pot)

#0855
Polteageist
Ghost

Pokédex entries

Antique Form

Sword	Trainers Polteageist trusts will be allowed to experience its distinctive flavor and aroma firsthand by sampling just a tiny bit of its tea.
Shield	When angered, it launches tea from its body at the offender’s mouth. The tea causes strong chills if swallowed.
Scarlet	Apparently a Polteageist’s disposition is affected by the type of tea the Pokémon came from. What teapot it inhabits makes no difference.
Violet	Though risky to drink, this Pokémon’s tea tastes delicious. Gourmets who have no fear of danger drink Polteageist tea day after day.

Phony Form

Sword	This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
Shield	Leaving leftover black tea unattended is asking for this Pokémon to come along and pour itself into it, turning the tea into a new Polteageist.
Scarlet	The tea that composes Polteageist’s body has a distinct and enjoyable flavor. Drinking too much, however, can be fatal.
Violet	These Pokémon multiply by creeping into teapots and pouring themselves into leftover tea.

Moves learned by Polteageist

In other generations
8
9

Scarlet/Violet Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Polteageist learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Aromatic Mist	Fairy	—	—
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
1	Strength Sap	Grass	—	100
1	Withdraw	Water	—	—
18	Protect	Normal	—	—
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	—	—
66	Curse	Ghost	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Polteageist learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Teatime	Normal		—	—

Egg moves

Polteageist learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Polteageist gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic		—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Polteageist is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	—	—
74	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
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
152	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
161	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
163	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
171	Tera Blast	Normal	80	100
177	Spite	Ghost	—	100
198	Poltergeist	Ghost	110	90
202	Pain Split	Normal	—	—
224	Curse	Ghost	—	—

Moves learnt by level up

Polteageist learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Aromatic Mist	Fairy	—	—
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
1	Strength Sap	Grass	—	100
1	Teatime	Normal	—	—
1	Withdraw	Water	—	—
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	—	—
66	Curse	Ghost	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Polteageist learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Teatime	Normal		—	—

Egg moves

Polteageist does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Polteageist can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Poltergeist	Ghost		110	90

Moves learnt by TM

Polteageist is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
20	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
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

Polteageist is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	—	—

In other generations
8
9

Polteageist sprites

Type	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny	—	—

See all Polteageist sprites

Where to find Polteageist

Sword Shield	Evolve Sinistea
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Location data not yet available

Answers to Polteageist questions

Other languages

English	Polteageist
Japanese	ポットデス (Pottodesu)
German	Mortipot
French	Polthégeist
Italian	Polteageist
Spanish	Polteageist
Korean	포트데스 (poteudeseu)
Chinese (Simplified)	怖思壶
Chinese (Traditional)	怖思壺

English	Black Tea Pokémon
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

poltergeist: a ghost
tea: hot drink