Sinistea
Sinistea is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Evolves into Polteageist.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0854 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Sinistea does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Sinistea cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Sinistea learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Sinistea 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 | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — |
Sinistea sprites
Where to find Sinistea
| Sword Shield |
Glimwood Tangle, Old Cemetery |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Six) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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

