Polteageist
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.
Evolution chart
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
Moves learnt by level up
Polteageist does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Polteageist does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Polteageist cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Polteageist learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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).
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 | Cat. | 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 | — | — |
Polteageist sprites
Where to find Polteageist
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Sinistea |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
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

