Polteageist (Japanese: ポットデス, Hepburn: Pottodesu) (POHL-tee-guyst[1]) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Polteageist resembles a purple ghost living in a teapot. It has a pair of yellow swirly eyes and a purple body. Its feet dangles at the bottom of its body as well.
Both the phony and antique versions are nearly similar to each other; the antique version has a mark on the bottom, whereas the phony does not.
Behavior[]
If it gains its Trainer's trust, Polteageist may allow its tea to be sampled. However, anyone who consumes this type of tea in large amounts will have an upset stomach.
Polteageist seeks refuge within hotels and eating establishments, camouflaging itself amongst tableware. It is able to multiple itself via transferring its own powers inside leftover tea. Because of this, Polteageist is often considered to be a pest.
Natural abilities[]
Polteageist's body is made entirely out of black tea, which is believed to have a very distinct aroma and flavor.
However if drunk too much, it may also induce indigestion, stomach aches, and even could cause a fatal death.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Evolve Sinistea Max Raid Battles: Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins |
Common |
| SWSH The Crown Tundra |
Old Cemetery Dynamax Adventures Max Raid Battles: Ballimere Lake, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery |
One None Rare |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
Phony: This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
Antique: Trainers Polteageist trusts will be allowed to experience its distinctive flavor and aroma firsthand by sampling just a tiny bit of its tea. - Shield
Phony: 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.
Antique: When angered, it launches tea from its body at the offender's mouth. The tea causes strong chills if swallowed. - Scarlet
Phony: The tea that composes Polteageist's body has a distinct and enjoyable flavor. Drinking too much, however, can be fatal.
Antique: Apparently a Polteageist's disposition is affected by the type of tea the Pokémon came from. What teapot it inhabits makes no difference. - Violet
Phony: These Pokémon multiply by creeping into teapots and pouring themselves into leftover tea.
Antique: Though risky to drink, this Pokémon's tea tastes delicious. Gourmets who have no fear of danger drink Polteageist tea day after day.
Stats[]
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| Total | 508
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Evo | Teatime | 
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Teatime |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Strength Sap | 
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Astonish | 
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Withdraw | 
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Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Aromatic Mist | 
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Mega Drain |
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Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | Protect |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | 
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 30 | Aromatherapy |
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Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 36 | Giga Drain |
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Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Nasty Plot |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Shadow Ball |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Memento |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Shell Smash |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 66 | Curse |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| To see the Egg Moves that Polteageist can learn, refer to Sinistea. |
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By tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| SwSh | Poltergeist |
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Physical | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Anime[]
Rising Volt Tacklers' Polteageist.
Trivia[]
- Polteageist is the first pure Ghost-type Pokémon since Generation V.
- Polteageist is similar to Rotom and Honedge:
- Despite being called the "Black Tea" Pokémon, the color of Polteageist's core body is purple, presumably to avoid the controversy incident relating to Jynx's future anime adaption appearances as of Advance Generation or possibly because black tea is not actually black in color.
- Polteageist and Ribombee tie for the shortest fully evolved Pokémon, both being 8 inches tall.
Origin[]
Polteageist is most likely based on a ghost inhabiting a teapot, while the ghost itself is based on black tea. More specifically, it may be inspired by the morinji-no-okama, a yōkai spirit from Japanese folklore that manifests as a possessed tea kettle. Another figure from Japanese folklore is may take inspiration from is the tsukumogami, objects in Japanese folklore that gain a spirit, with Polteageist being a teapot literally "filled" with spirit. It may also be based on the stereotypical action of ghosts lifting objects to make it seem as though they are floating. It may also be based on a poltergeist, a type of ghost that possesses objects.
Etymology[]
Polteageist is a combination of "poltergeist" and "tea".
Its Japanese name, Pottodesu, comes from "pot" and "death". It is also a pun on potto desu (it is a teapot).
Gallery[]
References[]
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 421. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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