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No. 0854 · Generation VIII · Galar

Sinistea

The Black Tea Pokémon
Ghost
Weak to Ghost Dark
All matchups
Sinistea
Sprite

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.

Ghost

This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.

Height0.1 m
Weight0.2 kg
AbilitiesWeak Armor
HiddenCursed Body
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 54th among Ghost-types.
74 base Special Attack, Sinistea's strongest stat, ranking 35th of 65 Ghost-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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.

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).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Sinistea first appeared on October 21, 2025, during Halloween 2025 Part I.

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jul 29 to Aug 5, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jul 29 to Aug 5, 20261-starRegular rotation
Apr 8 to Apr 15, 20261-starRegular rotation
Jan 16 to Jan 28, 20261-starRegular rotation
Oct 21 to Nov 10, 20251-starHalloween 2025 Part I · Halloween 2025 Part II
Aug 18 to Aug 22, 20251-starDark Skies
May 1 to May 19, 20251-starRegular rotation

Full Sinistea GO history

Quick answers

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.

See the full Q&A page for Sinistea →
Sprites · Sound

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.

Sinistea 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Poison Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Sinistea appears in 7 games.

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

Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Sinistea.

Every main-series game Sinistea is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Area Six
    • WildEast Province: Area Three
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (Phony Form)
    • WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern (The Indigo Disk)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • WildGlimwood Tangle
    • RaidStony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Phony Form)
    • WildOld Cemetery (The Crown Tundra)
    • RaidGiant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
  • ShieldObtainable
    • WildGlimwood Tangle
    • RaidStony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) (Phony Form)
    • WildOld Cemetery (The Crown Tundra)
    • RaidGiant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Sinistea appears in 6 episodes.

From JN091 (2021-12-17) through HZ145 (2026-08-14).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Sinistea in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Sinistea TCG Pocket card from Team Rocket’s Ambition
Sinistea
✦ Shiny
Team Rocket’s Ambition #100
Sinistea TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Sinistea
◆ Common
Fantastical Parade #074

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