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Polteageist

Polteageist

Paldea #238 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Black Tea Pokémon

Polteageist

Paldea #238 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Black Tea Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

65

121

251

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

134

245

403

Sp. Def

114

209

359

Speed

70

130

262

Total

508

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Sinistea

Hatenna

Polteageist normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Polteageist sprite

Shiny

Polteageist

Black Tea Pokémon

Paldea #238
Ghost

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)

Abilities

Weak ArmorCursed Body(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Polteageist takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Ghost

Dark

Resists

Normal

Fighting

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #238Blueberry #128
EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
178

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
MineralAmorphous
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sinistea

Sinistea

Paldea #237

Cracked PotUse Cracked Pot
Polteageist

Polteageist

Paldea #238

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTeatimeNormalStatus--10

The user has teatime with all the Pokémon currently in the battle. Each Pokémon eats its held Berry.

StartMega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

StartWithdrawWaterStatus--40

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat.

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

StartAromatic MistFairyStatus--20

The user boosts the Sp. Def stat of an ally Pokémon by using a mysterious aroma.

StartStrength SapGrassStatus-10010

The user restores its own HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It then lowers the target's Attack stat.

18ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

30Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.

36Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

42Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

48Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

54MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

60Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

66CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM016PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.

TM017Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM029HexGhostSpecial6510010

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

TM033Magical LeafGrassSpecial60-20

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.

TM041Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

TM042Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM054PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.

TM062Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM074ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.

TM075Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

TM080MetronomeNormalStatus--10

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM092ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

TM094Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

TM098Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM107Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM109TrickPsychicStatus-10010

The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

TM111Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

TM114Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM120PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM129Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM132Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

TM140Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

TM151Phantom ForceGhostPhysical9010010

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM161Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM177SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

TM198PoltergeistGhostPhysical110905

The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

TM202Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.

TM224CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Weak Armor

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon's Defense stat is lowered when it takes damage from physical moves, but its Speed stat is sharply boosted.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Cursed Body(Hidden Ability)

May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Paldea #237

Sinistea

Paldea #282

Hatenna

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