Sinistea
#335 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Black Tea Pokémon
Sword
This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
Shield
The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Sinistea #335 | Use Cracked Pot |  Polteageist #336 |
Normal
Shiny
Sinistea
Black Tea Pokémon
HP
40
Attack
45
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
74
Sp. Def
54
Speed
50
Total
308
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Withdraw |  |  Status | - | - | 40 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |
| Start | Astonish | |  Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 6 | Aromatic Mist |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user raises 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 half the damage taken by the target. |
| 18 | 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. |
| 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 | Aromatherapy | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party. |
| 36 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 42 | Nasty Plot | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 48 | Shadow Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 54 | Memento | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 60 | Shell Smash | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | 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. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp |  | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Imprison | | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM57 | Payback | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM71 | Wonder Room | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM77 | Hex | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM86 | 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. |
| TR11 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR14 | Metronome | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR25 | Psyshock | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR29 | Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR38 | Trick | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR81 | Foul Play | | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. |
| TR82 | Stored Power | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltergeist | | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item. |
Weak Armor
Ability Slot 1
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Cursed Body
Hidden Ability
May disable a move used on the Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.