Sinistea
Paldea #237 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Black Tea Pokémon
Sinistea
Paldea #237 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Black Tea Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
45
85
207
Defense
45
85
207
Sp. Atk
74
137
271
Sp. Def
54
101
227
Speed
50
94
218
Total
308
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.

Normal

Shiny
Sinistea
Black Tea Pokémon

It's Super Effective
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #237Blueberry #127 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Sinistea Paldea #237 | Use Cracked Pot | ![]() Polteageist Paldea #238 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Withdraw | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat. |
| Start | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 6 | Aromatic Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the Sp. Def stat of an ally Pokémon by using a mysterious aroma. |
| 12 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 30 | Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness. |
| 36 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| 42 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| 48 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 54 | Memento | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered. |
| 60 | Shell Smash | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM016 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target. |
| TM017 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM029 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM033 | Magical Leaf | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. |
| TM041 | Stored Power | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power. |
| TM042 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM054 | Psyshock | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage. |
| TM062 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM080 | Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM092 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM094 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM098 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM107 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM109 | Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own. |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM120 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM129 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM132 | Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| TM140 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM151 | Phantom Force | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| TM161 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| TM177 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| TM198 | Poltergeist | ![]() | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Traits
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.


















Status
Physical

Special



