Polteageist's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The tea that composes Polteageist’s body has a distinct and enjoyable flavor. Drinking too much, however, can be fatal.
These Pokémon multiply by creeping into teapots and pouring themselves into leftover tea.
Polteageist's Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ghost and Dark. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. Polteageist's special bulk (base 114 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Torkoal's Eruption hits Polteageist for 69-82%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Polteageist View Torkoal builds →Eruption69-82% Heat Wave44-52% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Polteageist View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Polteageist View Slowking builds →Scald30-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Polteageist View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake65-77% | ||
Polteageist doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Sinistea's line. Breed this form to get Sinistea eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Sinistea gave Polteageist the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+60), bringing the total to 508 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Polteageist is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Sinistea eggs. Part of the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto onlyBaton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Polteageist doesn't need to stay in long, Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Shellsmash threatens on the way out. Weakarmor adds passive value.
Best Build
Polteageist best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Shadow Ball
- Stored Power
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Shadow Ball
- Stored Power
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Shadow Ball
- Stored Power
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Teatime
- Memento
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Polteageist's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Grass and Dark coverage and more on top of Poltergeist and Phantom Force for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Polteageist's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Grass and Dark coverage and more on top of Poltergeist and Phantom Force for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Can't catch Polteageist directly. Start with Sinistea at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Sinistea to Polteageist is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Polteageist in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Polteageist starts with Sinistea at Lv. 28-44 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SinisteaSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-44 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-44 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.28-44 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.28-44 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.28-44 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.28-44 Route18%Mid
Step 2Polteageist ✓
Can't catch Polteageist directly. Start with Sinistea at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Sinistea to Polteageist is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Polteageist in Sword & Shield
Sinistea is your first catch on the way to Polteageist. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-65 across 44 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SinisteaGlimwood TangleShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateThunderstormGlimwood TangleSwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateIntense SunGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSandstormGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateRainingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest10%LateHeavy FogGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateOvercastGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateNormal WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowstormGlimwood TangleSwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6521%PostSnowstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6521%PostSnowstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6521%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6521%PostHeavy FogOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostSnowingOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostSnowingOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostRainingOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6520%PostRainingOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostSnowingOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostRainingOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostRainingOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostSnowstormOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostSnowingOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostSnowstormOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6514%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6514%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Polteageist ✓
Polteageist has a 508 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 134 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Watch for Chandelure (Ghost) and Hydreigon (Dark) when using Polteageist. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Weak Armor raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move. That's the one you want on Polteageist. Cursed Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Polteageist fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 134 Sp. Atk. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Shellsmash, Storedpower, Shadow Ball, and Baton Pass on Polteageist. Shellsmash is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Polteageist has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves