Polteageist.
BST 508 · ghost
Polteageist is weak to Ghost, Dark and resists Poison, Bug and is immune to Normal, Fighting.
Polteageist base stats
BST 508 · ranges at level 100Polteageist weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typePolteageist abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenPolteageist evolution line
2 stages
Best Polteageist moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerPolteageist moves
gen 9 · 53 moves · 15 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 1 tutorPolteageist Pokédex entries
1 generations · newest firstThis species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
Leaving 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 species data
gen VIII species · breeding and trainingAbout Polteageist
Polteageist is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found. Polteageist stands 0.2 m (0'08") tall and weighs 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Polteageist base stats
Polteageist has a base stat total of 508, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 134 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Polteageist excels as a special attacker. Polteageist is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Polteageist weaknesses and resistances
As a Ghost-type, Polteageist is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Poison, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Polteageist 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Polteageist abilities
Polteageist's abilities include Weak Armor, Cursed Body. Weak Armor raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move. Its Hidden Ability is Cursed Body, which has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Polteageist moves and learnset
Polteageist can learn 53 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, and 1 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Phantom Force (Ghost, 90 power), Shadow Ball (Ghost, 80 power), Hex (Ghost, 65 power). For coverage, Polteageist can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Foul Play (Dark).
Training Polteageist
Polteageist has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Polteageist yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Polteageist belongs to the Mineral and Indeterminate egg groups. Polteageist is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Sinistea → Polteageist).
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