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No. 1012 · Generation IX · Paldea

Poltchageist

The Matcha Pokémon

TL;DR. Poltchageist is a grass/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 308. Supposedly, the regrets of a tea ceremony master who died before perfecting his craft lingered in some matcha and became a Pokémon.

Grass Ghost

Supposedly, the regrets of a tea ceremony master who died before perfecting his craft lingered in some matcha and became a Pokémon.

Height0.1 m
Weight1.1 kg
AbilitiesHospitality
HiddenHeatproof
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 308. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 45
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 74
Sp. Defense 54
Speed 50
Total308
308 base stat total, the 825th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 149th among Grass-types.
74 base Special Attack, Poltchageist's strongest stat, ranking 88th of 182 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Poltchageist in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Poltchageist reaches 1,139 CP at level 40 and 1,303 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack134
GO Defense96
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)1,139
Max CP (L50)1,287
Best buddy (L51)1,303
Raid catch CP 603–650 (L20). Weather boosted 754–813 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Poltchageist.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Poltchageist, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Poltchageist?

Poltchageist is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Poltchageist weak to?

Poltchageist takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Poltchageist resistant to?

Poltchageist is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground.

How does Poltchageist evolve?

Poltchageist evolves into Sinistcha (Use Unremarkable Teacup) or Sinistcha (Use Masterpiece Teacup).

What generation is Poltchageist from?

Poltchageist was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1012.

What are Poltchageist's base stats?

Poltchageist has HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 45, Special Attack 74, Special Defense 54, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 308.

What are Poltchageist's abilities?

Poltchageist can have the ability Hospitality, plus the Hidden Ability Heatproof.

Is Poltchageist legendary or mythical?

No. Poltchageist is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Poltchageist's best stat?

Poltchageist's highest base stat is Special Attack at 74, which ranks 88th of 182 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Poltchageist good?

Poltchageist has a base stat total of 308, the 825th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 149th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Poltchageist as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Poltchageist 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Poltchageist is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Flying Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

Poltchageist vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 182 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Poltchageist Grass avg Difference
HP 40 66 -26
Attack 45 75 -30
Defense 45 74 -29
Special Attack 74 75 -1
Special Defense 54 75 -21
Speed 50 62 -12
Total 308 427 -119
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Game appearances

Poltchageist appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Poltchageist is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Poltchageist isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Poltchageist is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.