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Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea is a Ghost Type, which makes it weak against Ghost, Dark type moves. You can find and catch Sinistea in Glimwood Tangle with a 10% chance to encounter during All Weather weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Sinistea are 40 HP, 45 Attack, 74 SP Attack, 45 Defense, 54 SP Defense, and 50 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea
Regular
Shiny
Sinistea Galar Pokedex ID: 335

List of Sinistea Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 308
HP 40
Attack 45
Defense 45
Special Attack 74
Special Defense 54
Speed 50

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Sinistea to have is Modest, this will increase it's Sp. Atk and decrease it's Attack stats.

Sinistea Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Weak ArmorNormal
Cursed BodyHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

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

Shield Pokedex Entry

The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea Evolutions

How do i evolve Sinistea in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea evolves into Polteageist with a use Cracked Pot.

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use Cracked Pot
Polteageist
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Sinistea
308454574544050
Polteageist
50865651341146070

Sinistea Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Sinistea?

Spawn locations you can find Sinistea are in the Glimwood Tangle area, with a 10% chance to spawn during All Weather weather.

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Glimwood Tangle
10%34 - 36
Glimwood Tangle
1%34 - 36
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea Raids

Where do i find Sinistea Raids?

You can find Sinistea raids in the following locations: Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Sinistea Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sinistea Weakness

Sinistea is a Ghost Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Bug, Normal, Fighting type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Ghost
Dark
0.5x
Damage
Poison
Bug
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Normal
Fighting

What pokemon is Sinistea Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Sinistea Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Sinistea Moves List

What moves can Sinistea learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Sinistea can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ghost type +50% STAB damage.

Sinistea Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Astonish
01[] Withdraw
06[] Aromatic Mist
12[] Mega Drain
18[] Protect
24[] Sucker Punch
30[] Aromatherapy
36[] Giga Drain
42[] Nasty Plot
48[] Shadow Ball
54[] Memento
60[] Shell Smash

TM Moves Sinistea can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial7510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM38Will-O-WispStatus8515Burns opponent.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44ImprisonStatus10Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM71Wonder RoomStatus10Swaps every Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM77HexSpecial97.510010Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
TM86Phantom ForcePhysical13510010Disappears on first turn, attacks on second. Can strike through Protect/Detect.

Sinistea TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR14MetronomeStatus10User performs almost any move in the game at random.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR25PsyshockSpecial8010010Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29Baton PassStatus40User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial12010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR38TrickStatus10010Swaps held items with the opponent.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial8010015May cause flinching.
TR68Nasty PlotStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR81Foul PlayPhysical9510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
TR82Stored PowerSpecial2010010Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
TR83Ally SwitchStatus15User switches with opposite teammate.

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