Sinistea (Japanese: ヤバチャ, Hepburn: Yabacha) (SIH-nis-tee[1]) is a ghost-type introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves into Polteageist.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Sinistea resembles a living teacup 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.
Both the phony and the antique forms are nearly identical; the only difference between the two is that the antique cup has a mark on the bottom, whereas the phony does not.
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. - Scarlet
Phony: The soul of someone who died alone possessed some leftover tea. This Pokémon appears in hotels and houses.
Antique: Some fanatics will go to great pains to prepare the perfect tea and teacup, eagerly waiting for a Sinistea to come and possess their selections. - Violet
Phony: Sinistea gets into your body when you drink it, and then it steals your vitality from within. It also tastes awful.
Antique: This Sinistea lives in an antique teacup. As valuable as this Pokémon is, its awful taste remains unchanged.
Stats[]
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| Total | 308
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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 |
| 1 | Astonish | 
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Withdraw | 
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Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 6 | Aromatic Mist | 
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Status | 100% | 20 | |
| 12 | 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 |
| 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[]
| Generation IX | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Ally Switch | 
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
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| 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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
Sinistea didn't learn any moves via breeding in the Pokémon: Sword and Shield games.
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 |
| ' | 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' Sinistea.
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[]
References[]
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 494. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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