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Sinistea (Japanese: ヤバチャ, HepburnYabacha) 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[]

Stats
HP
40
Attack
45
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
74
Sp. Def
54
Speed
50
Total
308

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 Type Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
1 Withdraw Type Water Status 100% 40
6 Aromatic Mist Type Fairy Status 100% 20
12 Mega Drain Type Grass Special 40 100% 15
18 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
24 Sucker Punch Type Dark Physical 70 100% 5
30 Aromatherapy Type Grass Status 100% 5
36 Giga Drain Type Grass Special 75 100% 10
42 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
48 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
54 Memento Type Dark Status 100% 10
60 Shell Smash Type Normal 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.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM28 Giga Drain Type Grass Special 75 100% 10
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Type Fire Status 85% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Imprison Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM57 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM71 Wonder Room Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM77 Hex Type Ghost Special 65 100% 10
TM86 Phantom Force Type Ghost Physical 90 100% 10
TR11 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TR14 Metronome Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR25 Psyshock Type Psychic Special 80 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR29 Baton Pass Type Normal Status 100% 40
TR33 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TR38 Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TR58 Dark Pulse Type Dark Special 80 100% 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR81 Foul Play Type Dark Physical 95 100% 15
TR82 Stored Power Type Psychic Special 20 100% 10
TR83 Ally Switch Type Psychic 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[]

Generation IX
Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Ally Switch Type Psychic Status —% 15
Parent Candidates:
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 Type Ghost 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

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[]

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