Sinistea Best Moveset
Ghost at 74 Sp. Atk and 50 Speed with AbilityWeak Armor boosting Speed and dropping Defense when hit physically. Pre-evolution stats behind the right ability. Evolve to Polteageist for 134 Sp. Atk and the Weak Armor MoveShell Smash that creates A-Tier sweeps.
Sinistea saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Sinistea's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Cursedbody with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sinistea best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Substitute
- Stored Power
- Nasty Plot
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Sinistea saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Sinistea maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Weakarmor with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Sinistea Weakness
Type-wise, Sinistea takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Sinistea Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Sinistea
Dragapult can KO Sinistea with Shadow Ball (242-285%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Dark Pulse (188-222%).
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sinistea View Dragapult builds →U Turn22-26% Draco Meteor195-230%KO Shadow Ball 2x242-285%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sinistea View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x188-222%KO Draco Meteor153-180%KO Flash Cannon63-74% | ||
Evolution
To get Polteageist from Sinistea, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sinistea is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Sinistea
high spawn rates across 12 locations for Sinistea in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Sinistea in SV
The path to Sinistea starts with Sinistea at Lv. 28-80 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Sinistea ✓South Province (Area Six) - RuinsLv.28-44OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-44OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.28-44OverworldRate 18%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Evolve into PolteageistBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Polteageist egg.
decent spawn rates for Sinistea across 44 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sinistea in SwSh
The path to Sinistea starts with Sinistea at Lv. 34-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Sinistea ✓Glimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 21%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 21%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 14%Thunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into PolteageistBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Polteageist egg.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Sinistea's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Atk EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Sinistea gets into your body when you drink it, and then it steals your vitality from within. It also tastes awful.
Sinistea Guide
For a casual playthrough, Sinistea works as a placeholder. Ghost coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Polteageist. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Sinistea has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Sinistea has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves