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Polteageist in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #336 • Black Tea Pokémon

Polteageist in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.

Shield

Leaving leftover black tea unattended is asking for this Pokémon to come along and pour itself into it, turning the tea into a new Polteageist.

Pokémon details

Type

Ghost

Category

Black Tea Pokémon

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0855

Pokédex

Galar #336

Polteageist in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Polteageist, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #336Crown Tundra #133
EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
178

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure65-

Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Watchtower Ruins

Max Raid Battles — pool 47 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5020%

Permanent pool 47, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Watchtower Ruins

Max Raid Battles — pool 47 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6030%

Permanent pool 47, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 81 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5020%

Permanent pool 81, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 81 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6039%

Permanent pool 81, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure65-

Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 43 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5020%

Permanent pool 43, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

South Lake Miloch

Max Raid Battles — pool 43 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5020%

Permanent pool 43, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 43 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5020%

Permanent pool 43, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 43 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6045%

Permanent pool 43, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

South Lake Miloch

Max Raid Battles — pool 43 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6045%

Permanent pool 43, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 43 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6045%

Permanent pool 43, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Watchtower Ruins

Max Raid Battles — pool 47 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle45-5020%

Permanent pool 47, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Watchtower Ruins

Max Raid Battles — pool 47 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6030%

Permanent pool 47, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
Evo.Teatime

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

Normal--10
StartMega Drain

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

Grass4010015
StartWithdraw

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

Water--40
StartAstonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
StartAromatic Mist

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

Fairy--20
StartStrength Sap

The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target’s Attack stat. It also lowers the target’s Attack stat.

Grass-10010
StartTeatime

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

Normal--10
18Protect

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

Normal--10
24Sucker Punch

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

Dark701005
30Aromatherapy

The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.

Grass--5
36Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
42Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
48Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015
54Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Dark-10010
60Shell Smash

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

Normal--15
66Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM08Hyper Beam

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

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

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

Normal150905
TM17Light Screen

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

Psychic--30
TM18Reflect

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

Psychic--20
TM20Self-Destruct

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2001005
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

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

Normal--10
TM28Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
TM38Will-O-Wisp

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

Fire-8515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Imprison

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

Psychic--10
TM57Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM71Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM77Hex

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

Ghost6510010
TM86Phantom Force

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

Ghost9010010
TR11Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TR14Metronome

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

Normal--10
TR20Substitute

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

Normal--10
TR25Psyshock

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

Psychic8010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR29Baton Pass

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

Normal--40
TR33Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015
TR38Trick

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

Psychic-10010
TR58Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TR68Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
TR81Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Dark9510015
TR82Stored Power

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

Psychic2010010
TR83Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Poltergeist

The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.

Ghost110905

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Weak Armor

Ability Slot 1

Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.

Physical hits lower Defense by one stage and raise Speed by two stages.

Cursed Body(Hidden Ability)

May disable a move used on the Pokémon.

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

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