Sinistea (ヤバチャ Yabacha) is a ghost-type introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves into Polteageist.
Biology
Physiology
Sinistea resembles a living tea cup with a face-like pattern. Its body is purple with a yellow swirly pattern. Its hand grips a white glass piece, taking on the appearance of a cup handle.
Behavior
Game info
Game locations
Pokédex entries
- Sword
Forgery: This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
Non-Forgery: The swirl pattern in this Pokémon's body is its weakness. If it gets stirred, the swirl loses its shape, and Sinistea gets dizzy. - Shield
Forgery: The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.
Non-Forgery: It absorbs the life-force of those who drink it. It waits patiently, but opportunities are fleeting. It tastes so bad that it gets spat out immediately.
Stats
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Astonish | 
| Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Withdraw | 
| Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 6 | Aromatic Mist | 
| Status | 100% | 20 | |
| 12 | Mega Drain | 
| Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | Protect | 
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | 
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 30 | Aromatherapy |
| Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 36 | Giga Drain |
| Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Nasty Plot |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Shadow Ball |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Memento |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Shell Smash |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 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 VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM21 | Rest | 
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
| Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM28 | Giga Drain |
| Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | 
| Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Imprison |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM57 | Payback |
| Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM71 | Wonder Room |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | Round |
| Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM77 | Hex |
| Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM86 | Phantom Force |
| Physical | 90 | 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 TR
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR11 | Psychic |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR14 | Metronome |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR25 | Psyshock |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR29 | Baton Pass |
| Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR38 | Trick |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR81 | Foul Play |
| Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TR82 | Stored Power |
| Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TR83 | Ally Switch |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 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
| Sinistea learns no moves via breeding. |
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By tutoring
| Sinistea learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Sinistea's design is based on a teacup filled with black tea. It may also be based on the stereotypical action of ghosts lifting objects to make it seem as though they are floating.
Etymology
Sinistea is a combination of sinister and tea.
Its Japanese name, Yabacha, comes from yabai (dangerous) and cha (tea).
Gallery
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