Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Poltchageist Evolution: How to Get and Evolve Poltchageist

Poltchageist is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokemon in the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Poltchageist evolves into Sinistcha with either the Unremarkable Teacup or Masterpiece Teacup depending on its form. Learn how to get and evolve Poltchageist, as well as its forms, locations, stats, abilities, weaknesses, best Tera Type and Nature and Gen 9 learnset here.

Poltchageist Guides
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poltchageist Details Poltchageist Details Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shiny Poltchageist Shiny Poltchageist Guide
Kitakami Dex
Toedscruel ImageToedscruel
(#75)
Poltchageist ImagePoltchageist
(#76)
Sinistcha ImageSinistcha
(#77)

Poltchageist Evolution: How to Evolve

Use a Teacup Item

Sinistcha Evolution Line
PoltchageistPoltchageist
(Counterfeit Form)
Unremarkable TeacupUse an Unremarkable Teacup
Sinistcha ImageSinistcha (Unremarkable Form)
PoltchageistPoltchageist
(Artisan Form)
Masterpiece TeacupUse a Masterpiece Teacup
Sinistcha ImageSinistcha (Masterpiece Form)

Poltchageist will evolve into Sinistcha with the use of a Teacup item. Which kind of Teacup to use depends on the Sinistcha's form; whether it is Counterfeit or Artisan.

Is Your Poltchageist Counterfeit or Artisan?

Evolving your Poltchageist to a Sinistcha depends on if you got its Counterfeit form or Artisan form. A Counterfeit Sinistea would need an Unremarkable Teacup to evolve, while the Artisan one needs a Masterpiece Teacup.

To know what form you have, an Artisan Poltchageist will have a Stamp of Authenticity found on the underside of the cup. You can check this by rotating the overworld camera.

Stamp of Authenticity

Confirming with a Pokedex is Faster

SV Teal Mask - Sinistcha Masterpiece Form.png

The Pokedex also indicates the form you got right after catching it as shown above. We recommend the best method to get an Artisan form Poltchageist is to keep catching as much as you can until the Pokedex confirms you caught an Artisan one, as checking each one with the camera may take longer.

Poltchageist Type and Abilities

Poltchageist Type, Abilities, and Type Effectiveness

Kitakami #76 Type
Poltchageist ImagePoltchageist
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
Abilities
Hospitality
Heatproof (Hidden)
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Ability Name Description
Hospitality Heals ally Pokémon in Double Battles when it is sent into battle
Heatproof
(Hidden)
Damage received by the user from Fire-type moves and the Burn status condition is reduced in half.

Poltchageist Location

Habitat and Locations

Poltchageist Teal Mask Location Map

Found in Tera Raids

Stars Level Region
3★ Lv. 35 Kitakami

Fixed Spawn in Mossfell Confluence

A fixed spawn of a Poltchageist with the Water Tera-Type can be found in the Mossfell Confluence on the east side of Kitakami. While Poltchageist itself is not easy to spot, the large glow amidst the bamboo is hard to miss!

Shiny Poltchageist Outbreak Guide

Get Shiny Poltchageist from Mass Outbreaks

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Shiny Artisan Poltchageist
Shiny Poltchageist can easily be obtained when using the Outbreak Method. If you have a Poltchageist outbreak on your map, you may want to follow our guide on how to secure a Shiny Poltchageist! It works for both forms, but this can be your chance to get the elusive Shiny Artisan Poltchageist!
Shiny Poltchageist Outbreak Hunting Guide

Poltchageist Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
40
744
Atk
45
722
Def
45
679
SpAtk
74
367
SpDef
54
604
Speed
50
568
Total
308
678
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 147 147 115 115 100
Atk 106 97 65 58 45
Def 106 97 65 58 45
SpAtk 138 126 94 84 71
SpDef 116 106 74 66 53
Spd 112 102 70 63 49
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Poltchageist Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
- - ★★ ★★ - -
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
- - - - - -
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
★★ - ★★
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Weakness Protection
Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Poltchageist?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Poltchageist Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Modest SpAtk, Attack
Timid Speed, Attack

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Poltchageist Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups EV Yield TBD
Category Matcha Pokemon JP Name チャデス(Chadesu)
Height 0.1 m Weight 1.1 kg
Generation 9 Gender Ratio ?

Poltchageist Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
Base Stun Spore Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/75
Paralyzes the opponent.
Base Withdraw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the user's Defense by one stage.
Base Astonish Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 30/100
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
6 Absorb Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 20/100
The user recovers half the damage inflicted as HP.
12 Life Dew Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Heals the user and ally by 25% of their max HP.
18 Foul Play Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 95/100
Uses the opponent's Attack stat in damage calculation. Takes status conditions and stat boosts or drops into consideration but not boosts from the opponent's ability.
24 Mega Drain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40/100
The user recovers half the damage inflicted as HP.
30 Hex Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 65/100
The move doubles the damage to 130 if the target has a status condition.
36 Rage Powder Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The move has a +2 priority and causes the user draws attacks to itself instead of its allies. It does not work if the target is a Grass-type Pokemon, has Overcoat, Stalwart, Propeller Tail abilities, or if the Pokemon has Safety Goggles as a held item.
42 Giga Drain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 75/100
The user recovers half the damage inflicted as HP.
48 Shadow Ball Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
Has a 20% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by one stage.
54 Memento Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
The user faints to lower both the opponent's Attack and Special Attack by two stages.
60 Leaf Storm Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 130/90
Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Protects the user from attacks. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively. Moves such as Acupressure, Doom Desire, Future Sight, Feint, Imprison, No Guard, Perish Song, Phantom Force, Play Nice, Psych Up, Shadow Force, and Transform bypass this move.
29 Hex Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 65/100
The move doubles the damage to 130 if the target has a status condition.
33 Magical Leaf Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60/-
This attack will never miss.
42 Night Shade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves -/100
The damage of this attack is equal to the user's current level.
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user survives any attack for a turn, leaving them with at least 1 HP. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively.
62 Foul Play Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 95/100
Uses the opponent's Attack stat in damage calculation. Takes status conditions and stat boosts or drops into consideration but not boosts from the opponent's ability.
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user uses a random move it knows while asleep.
74 Reflect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Reduces damage received on the User's side of the field from Physical Attacks by 50% in Single Battles and 33% in Double Battles for 5 turns.
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user restores health and heals any status conditions, then falls asleep.
92 Imprison Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Prevents the opponent from using any moves known to the user.
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user creates a decoy by sacrificing 25% of the user's max HP.
104 Iron Defense Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the user's Defense by two stages.
111 Giga Drain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 75/100
The user recovers half the damage inflicted as HP.
114 Shadow Ball Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
Has a 20% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by one stage.
119 Energy Ball Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90/100
Has a 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by one stage.
129 Calm Mind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases both the Special Attack and Special Defense stat of the user by one stage.
137 Grassy Terrain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Heals 6.25% HP of Pokemon on the ground per turn and increases the damage of Grass-type moves by 30% for five turns.
140 Nasty Plot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Increases the user's Special Attack by two stages.
151 Phantom Force Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/100
The user is semi-invulnerable during the first turn and attacks during the second turn. This attack goes through Protect.
159 Leaf Storm Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 130/90
Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages.
161 Trick Room Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user changes the turn order, making the slower Pokemon move first for five turns.
168 Solar Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 120/100
The user charges in the first turn and attacks in the next turn instead. If Sunny Day is active, the charge and attack happens in the same turn.
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
When used while the user is Terastallized, this move's type changes depending on the its Tera Type. Tera Blast becomes a physical move if the user's Attack stat is higher, while it becomes a special move if the user's Special Attack stat is higher.
177 Spite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
The opponent's last used move loses 4 PP.
188 Scald Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
Has a 30% chance to burn the opponent.
191 Uproar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90/100
The user uses the same attack for 3 turns, no Pokemon can fall asleep during this time.
198 Poltergeist Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 110/90
No additional effect.
202 Pain Split Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user and opponent's HP are added together and then distributed equally between the two.
203 Psych Up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user copies the opponent's stat changes.
224 Curse Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
This attack works differently when used by Ghost-type Pokemon. For most Pokemon, increases the user's Attack and Defense by one stage, but lowers the user's Speed by one stage. For Ghost-type Pokemon, the user loses half their maximum HP to cause the opponent to lose 1/4 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn.

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

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Toedscruel ImageToedscruel
(#75)
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(#76)
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(#77)

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1 Anonymousabout 1 year

I found a mass outbreak in katakimi with a question mark but it was strange because i had already completed the Katakimi Dex. I went to it and found it was a Poltchageist mass out break but every Poltchageist was the Artisan form! (I didn’t have an artisan Poltchageist so that explains why the mass outbreak showed a question mark). I assume this means that most Poltchageist mass outbreaks are only the counterfeit form which would be good to know if your shiny hunting it.

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