#855 Polteageist

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Polteageist Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Polteageist
Japan: Potdesu
ポットデス
French: Polthégeist
German: Mortipot
Korean: 포트데스
National: #855
Galar: #336
Isle of Armor: #---
Crown Tundra: #133
Sinnoh: #---
Hisui: #---
Polteageist is Gender Unknown Ghost-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Black Tea Pokémon 0'08"
0.2m
0.9lbs
0.4kg
602,560 (SWSH)
5,120 (BDSP)
Abilities: Weak Armor - Cursed Body (Hidden Ability)
Weak Armor: When hit by an attack, the Pokémon's Defense is lowered by one stage but Speed is increased by two stages.
Hidden Ability:
Cursed Body: When a move hits the Pokémon, that move has a 30% chance of getting disabled
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Dynamax Capable?
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
50 2 Sp. Attack Point(s)
Polteageist can Dynamax

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Mineral
Amorphous
Evolutionary Chain
Alternate Forms
Phony FormAntique Form
Phony FormAntique Form
Polteageist has a unique special form only available by evolving a rare Sinistea. The only visible difference can only really be seen when Dynamaxing as it has an authenticity stamp on the underside. The Antique Form does not breed down, any Antique Form parents produce Forgery Form offspring

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sword Max Raid Battles: Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins
Shield Max Raid Battles: Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins
Crown Tundra Sword Old Cemetery,
Dynamax Adventures
Max Raid Battles: Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Ballimere Lake
Details
Shield Old Cemetery,
Dynamax Adventures
Max Raid Battles: Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Ballimere Lake
Details
Trainer Locations  Details
Flavor Text
Polteageist SpriteSwordThis species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
ShieldLeaving leftover black tea unattended is asking for this Pokémon to come along and pour itself into it, turning the tea into a new Polteageist.
Polteageist SpriteSwordTrainers Polteageist trusts will be allowed to experience its distinctive flavor and aroma firsthand by sampling just a tiny bit of its tea.
ShieldWhen angered, it launches tea from its body at the offender's mouth. The tea causes strong chills if swallowed.


Attacks

Level UpTM & HM

Standard Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Evolve Teatime Teatime - Normal-type Teatime: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user has teatime with all the Pokémon in the battle. Each Pokémon eats its held Berry.
Teatime Teatime - Normal-type Teatime: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user has teatime with all the Pokémon in the battle. Each Pokémon eats its held Berry.
Strength Sap Strength Sap - Grass-type Strength Sap: Other Move -- 100 10 100
The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Astonish Astonish - Ghost-type Astonish: Physical Move 30 100 15 30
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Withdraw Withdraw - Water-type Withdraw: Other Move -- 101 40 --
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
Aromatic Mist Aromatic Mist - Fairy-type Aromatic Mist: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user raises the Sp. Def stat of an ally Pokémon by using a mysterious aroma.
Mega Drain Mega Drain - Grass-type Mega Drain: Special Move 40 100 15 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
18 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
24 Sucker Punch Sucker Punch - Dark-type Sucker Punch: Physical Move 70 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
30 Aromatherapy Aromatherapy - Grass-type Aromatherapy: Other Move -- 101 5 --
The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user's party.
36 Giga Drain Giga Drain - Grass-type Giga Drain: Special Move 75 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
42 Nasty Plot Nasty Plot - Dark-type Nasty Plot: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
48 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
54 Memento Memento - Dark-type Memento: Other Move -- 100 10 --
The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
60 Shell Smash Shell Smash - Normal-type Shell Smash: Other Move -- 101 15 --
The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.
66 Curse Curse - Ghost-type Curse: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Technical Machine Attacks

TM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM08 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM09 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17 Light Screen Light Screen - Psychic-type Light Screen: Other Move -- 101 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM18 Reflect Reflect - Psychic-type Reflect: Other Move -- 101 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM20 Self-Destruct Self-Destruct - Normal-type Self-Destruct: Physical Move 200 100 5 --
The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
TM21 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM24 Snore Snore - Normal-type Snore: Special Move 50 100 15 30
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM28 Giga Drain Giga Drain - Grass-type Giga Drain: Special Move 75 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Will-O-Wisp - Fire-type Will-O-Wisp: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM39 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Imprison Imprison - Psychic-type Imprison: Other Move -- 101 10 --
If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
TM57 Payback Payback - Dark-type Payback: Physical Move 50 100 10 --
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM71 Wonder Room Wonder Room - Psychic-type Wonder Room: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.
TM76 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM77 Hex Hex - Ghost-type Hex: Special Move 65 100 10 --
This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
TM86 Phantom Force Phantom Force - Ghost-type Phantom Force: Physical Move 90 100 10 --
The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Technical Record Attacks

TR #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TR11 Psychic Psychic - Psychic-type Psychic: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR14 Metronome Metronome - Normal-type Metronome: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
TR20 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR25 Psyshock Psyshock - Psychic-type Psyshock: Special Move 80 100 10 --
The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.
TR26 Endure Endure - Normal-type Endure: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- 101 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR29 Baton Pass Baton Pass - Normal-type Baton Pass: Other Move -- 101 40 --
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
TR33 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR38 Trick Trick - Psychic-type Trick: Other Move -- 100 10 --
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Pulse - Dark-type Dark Pulse: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
TR68 Nasty Plot Nasty Plot - Dark-type Nasty Plot: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TR81 Foul Play Foul Play - Dark-type Foul Play: Physical Move 95 100 15 --
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
TR82 Stored Power Stored Power - Psychic-type Stored Power: Special Move 20 100 10 --
The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power.
TR83 Ally Switch Ally Switch - Psychic-type Ally Switch: Other Move -- 101 15 --
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
PoltergeistPoltergeist - Ghost-typePoltergeist: Physical Move110905--
The user attacks the target by controlling the target's item. The move fails if the target doesn't have an item.

Usable Max Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Max Strike Max Strike - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 150(Phy)/150(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Phantasm Max Phantasm - Ghost-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/130(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
Max Mindstorm Max Mindstorm - Psychic-type Special Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
Max Darkness Max Darkness - Dark-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 130(Phy)/130(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Overgrowth Max Overgrowth - Grass-type Special Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns.
Max Guard Max Guard - Normal-type 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Pre-Evolution Only Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Method
Celebrate Celebrate - Normal-type Celebrate: Other Move -- 101 40 --
Learn as SinisteaEvent
The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!




Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 508 60 65 65 134 114 70
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 63 - 105 63 - 105 125 - 167 107 - 149 67 - 109
Lv. 100 230 - 324 121 - 206 121 - 206 245 - 330 209 - 294 130 - 215
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 70 - 117 70 - 117 139 - 186 119 - 166 75 - 122
Lv. 100 230 - 324 135 - 229 135 - 229 273 - 367 233 - 327 145 - 239
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 77 - 128 77 - 128 152 - 204 130 - 182 82 - 134
Lv. 100 230 - 324 148 - 251 148 - 251 300 - 403 256 - 359 159 - 262
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70
114
134

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