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
Sineastea were said to be created when a lonely spirit possessed a cold cup of tea. The tea does not taste good, as it tries to make people drink it, only to be spat out almost immediately. Spinning the swirl on its head makes it dizzy.
Evolution
Phony Form Sinistea evolves into Phony Form Polteageist using a Cracked Pot, while Antique Form Sinistea evolves into Antique Form Polteageist using a Chipped Pot.
Game info
Game locations
Pokédex entries
- Sword
Phony: This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
Antique: 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
Phony: The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.
Antique: 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
| Sinistea's Stats | |
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
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| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 308
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Astonish | 
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Withdraw | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 6 | Aromatic Mist | 
|
Status | 100% | 20 | |
| 12 | Mega Drain | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | Protect | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | 
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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
- Despite its category, it is purple in appearance. This may be due to the fact that black tea isn't literally black.
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. It may also be based on a poltergeist, a type of ghost that possesses objects. It also may be based on a tsukumogami, objects in Japanese folklore that gain a spirit, with Sinistea being a cup literally "filled" with spirit.
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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