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No. 0855 · Generation VIII · Galar

Polteageist

The Black Tea Pokémon

TL;DR. Polteageist is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 508. This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.

Ghost

This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.

Height0.2 m
Weight0.4 kg
AbilitiesWeak Armor
HiddenCursed Body
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 508. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 65
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 134
Sp. Defense 114
Speed 70
Total508
508 base stat total, the 256th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 20th among Ghost-types.
134 base Special Attack, Polteageist's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 65 Ghost-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Polteageist 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, Polteageist reaches 3,058 CP at level 40 and 3,499 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack248
GO Defense189
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)3,058
Max CP (L50)3,458
Best buddy (L51)3,499
Raid catch CP 1,668–1,747 (L20). Weather boosted 2,085–2,185 (L25).

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Competitive

Polteageist in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Polteageist across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #813 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #813 68 score
Ultra League #508 73 score
Master League #263 57.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Polteageist.

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

What type is Polteageist?

Polteageist is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Polteageist weak to?

Polteageist takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Polteageist resistant to?

Polteageist is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.

How does Polteageist evolve?

Polteageist evolves from Sinistea (Use Cracked Pot). Polteageist is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Polteageist from?

Polteageist was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0855.

What are Polteageist's base stats?

Polteageist has HP 60, Attack 65, Defense 65, Special Attack 134, Special Defense 114, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 508.

What are Polteageist's abilities?

Polteageist can have the ability Weak Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Cursed Body.

Is Polteageist legendary or mythical?

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

What is Polteageist's best stat?

Polteageist's highest base stat is Special Attack at 134, which ranks 8th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Polteageist good?

Polteageist has a base stat total of 508, the 256th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 20th among Ghost-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Polteageist 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Polteageist 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

Polteageist vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat Polteageist Ghost avg Difference
HP 60 66 -6
Attack 65 77 -12
Defense 65 77 -12
Special Attack 134 82 +52
Special Defense 114 79 +35
Speed 70 66 +4
Total 508 447 +61
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Game appearances

Polteageist appears in 9 games.

Every mainline release where Polteageist 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
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Polteageist isn't found in the wild.

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

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Polteageist partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Polteageist partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Polteageist card across TCG Pocket.

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