Sinistea
TL;DR. Sinistea is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 308. This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
Stat spread.
Total of 308. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Sinistea 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, Sinistea reaches 1,139 CP at level 40 and 1,303 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Sinistea.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sinistea, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sinistea?
Sinistea is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Sinistea weak to?
Sinistea takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Sinistea resistant to?
Sinistea is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.
How does Sinistea evolve?
Sinistea evolves into Polteageist (Use Cracked Pot).
What generation is Sinistea from?
Sinistea was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0854.
What are Sinistea's base stats?
Sinistea has HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 45, Special Attack 74, Special Defense 54, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 308.
What are Sinistea's abilities?
Sinistea can have the ability Weak Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Cursed Body.
Is Sinistea legendary or mythical?
No. Sinistea is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sinistea's best stat?
Sinistea's highest base stat is Special Attack at 74, which ranks 35th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Sinistea good?
Sinistea has a base stat total of 308, the 825th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 54th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Sinistea as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sinistea is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sinistea vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sinistea | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Attack | 45 | 77 | -32 |
| Defense | 45 | 77 | -32 |
| Special Attack | 74 | 82 | -8 |
| Special Defense | 54 | 79 | -25 |
| Speed | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Total | 308 | 447 | -139 |
Sinistea appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Sinistea is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Sinistea isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Sinistea is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Sinistea appears in 2 episodes.
From JN091 (2021-12-17) through JN092 (2021-12-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Sinistea card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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