No. 0855
Polteageist
Black Tea Pokémon
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Polteageist is a Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 508. In Pokémon Champions it’s #217 on the Doubles ladder and #86 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 0.2 m 0′08″
- Weight
- 0.4 kg 0.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 508 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
White Herb · Modest · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Polteageist outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →If this Pokémon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
Everything about Cursed Body →
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DrakloakCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#217 of 262 used
White Herb (42.2%) · (55.6%) · Modest (38.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (18.7%)
Singles
#86 of 262 used
Focus Sash (54.9%) · (57.5%) · Modest (37.6%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (45.7%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | <0.1% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | <0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | <0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | <0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | <0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.7% of teams · rank #127 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 958 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #127 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 568 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #133 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 52 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #135 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 2 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.7%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%
Moves
- Shell Smash98.0%
- Shadow Ball90.3%
- Stored Power78.2%
- Baton Pass63.2%
- Giga Drain32.0%
- Strength Sap14.3%
- Protect6.5%
- Will-O-Wisp3.4%
Items
- Focus Sash67.7%
- White Herb22.8%
Expert Belt3.8%
Wise Glasses1.5%
Sitrus Berry1.3%
Black Belt1.3%
Abilities
- 77.8%
- 22.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe36.8%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe20.0%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe7.4%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 Spe5.5%
These 4 cover 69.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
Scolipede25.1%
Lucario-Mega-Z22.5%
Hatterene21.4%
Gengar-Mega18.3%
Salamence-Mega17.7%
Vaporeon16.5%
Moves
- Shell Smash99.0%
- Shadow Ball93.8%
- Stored Power81.5%
- Baton Pass71.4%
- Giga Drain23.4%
- Strength Sap12.4%
- Will-O-Wisp4.0%
- Protect3.6%
Items
- Focus Sash75.1%
- White Herb22.9%
- Expert Belt0.6%
- Black Belt0.6%
Mental Herb0.2%
Colbur Berry0.2%
Abilities
- 74.5%
- 25.5%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe36.4%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe23.3%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe10.4%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 Spe6.8%
These 4 cover 76.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Hatterene30.0%
- Scolipede29.0%
- Gengar-Mega26.7%
- Vaporeon26.3%
- Salamence-Mega19.0%
Corviknight17.7%
Moves
- Shell Smash100.0%
- Shadow Ball97.9%
- Baton Pass84.6%
- Stored Power73.6%
- Strength Sap17.0%
- Will-O-Wisp15.3%
- Giga Drain9.1%
- Memento0.9%
Items
- Focus Sash72.5%
- White Herb27.5%
- Expert Belt0%
- Colbur Berry0%
- Wise Glasses0%
- Sitrus Berry0%
Abilities
- 71.4%
- 28.6%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe43.7%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe21.7%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe15.0%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9.0%
These 4 cover 89.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Hatterene31.4%
- Scolipede28.7%
- Gengar-Mega28.7%
- Vaporeon28.3%
Meowscarada26.5%- Corviknight25.0%
Moves
- Shell Smash100.0%
- Shadow Ball100.0%
- Baton Pass88.3%
- Stored Power85.7%
- Strength Sap17.2%
- Giga Drain7.6%
- Protect0.6%
- Memento0.5%
Items
- Focus Sash82.9%
- White Herb17.1%
- Expert Belt0%
- Wise Glasses0%
- Sitrus Berry0%
- Colbur Berry0%
Abilities
- 86.0%
- 14.0%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe51.0%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe35.7%
- Hardy 32 Def / 13 SpD / 21 Spe8.3%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.2%
These 4 cover 99.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Meowscarada43.0%
Lopunny-Mega35.5%
Dragonite35.4%
Salazzle35.4%- Lucario-Mega-Z32.3%
- Hatterene32.3%
0.7% of teams · rank #131 · Singles · about 1,968 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #126 · Singles · about 1,040 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #149 · Singles · about 132 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #123 · Singles · about 12 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 12 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.7%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%
Moves
- Shadow Ball94.7%
- Shell Smash94.3%
- Stored Power83.9%
- Giga Drain53.1%
- Strength Sap34.2%
- Will-O-Wisp8.7%
- Psyshock4.5%
- Dark Pulse4.1%
Items
- Focus Sash60.5%
- White Herb32.3%
Choice Scarf2.7%- Mental Herb1.0%
Spell Tag0.9%
Life Orb0.6%
Abilities
- 84.5%
- 15.5%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe50.6%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe17.2%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.3%
- Timid 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.4%
These 4 cover 77.5% of its sets.
Excadrill
PawmotMoves
- Shell Smash97.9%
- Shadow Ball97.0%
- Stored Power90.1%
- Giga Drain59.6%
- Strength Sap34.7%
- Will-O-Wisp6.5%
- Psyshock1.8%
- Psychic1.8%
Items
- Focus Sash71.4%
- White Herb24.4%
- Spell Tag1.4%
- Mental Herb1.0%
- Choice Scarf0.8%
Leftovers0.4%
Abilities
- 87.4%
- 12.6%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe49.0%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe24.5%
- Timid 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.5%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe4.1%
These 4 cover 82.1% of its sets.
Barbaracle-MegaMoves
- Shell Smash99.4%
- Shadow Ball98.5%
- Stored Power93.5%
- Strength Sap59.9%
- Giga Drain37.0%
- Will-O-Wisp3.6%
- Psyshock1.9%
- Endure1.4%
Items
- Focus Sash71.1%
- White Herb17.7%
- Spell Tag8.2%
- Colbur Berry1.6%
- Mental Herb1.2%
- Leftovers0.2%
Abilities
- 76.2%
- 23.8%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe48.9%
- Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe18.4%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe12.2%
- Modest 19 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 13 Spe8.2%
These 4 cover 87.7% of its sets.
Inteleon
Alakazam-Mega0.1% of teams · rank #287 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,885 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- White Herb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
Moves
- Shell Smash85.2%
- Shadow Ball82.8%
- Baton Pass52.1%
- Stored Power47.1%
- Protect39.0%
- Giga Drain19.0%
- Strength Sap17.5%
- Trick Room10.1%
Items
- White Herb60.5%
- Focus Sash26.3%
- Leftovers2.6%
- Mental Herb2.3%
- Colbur Berry1.7%
- Life Orb1.2%
Abilities
- 59.4%
- 40.6%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe24.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD6.7%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA4.7%
- Modest 32 HP / 10 Def / 1 SpA / 1 SpD / 22 Spe4.1%
These 4 cover 39.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
Indeedee-F24.4%
Sneasler15.7%
Rillaboom11.6%- Salamence-Mega9.6%
Farigiraf9.4%
Incineroar7.8%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.6% of teams · rank #103 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Normal
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting0.8%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shell Smash100.0%
- Stored Power99.5%
- Shadow Ball89.7%
- Curse47.7%
- Tera Blast31.0%
- Giga Drain17.6%
- Strength Sap4.8%
- Sucker Punch3.1%
- Psyshock1.7%
- Protect0.7%
Items
- Focus Sash96.2%
- White Herb3.7%
Weakness Policy0.1%- Life Orb0%
- Leftovers0%
Metronome0%
Abilities
- 96.6%
- 3.4%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe66.2%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 252 SpA / 224 Spe8.4%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4.1%
- Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD3.7%
Tera types
- Normal49.1%
- Fighting13.3%
- Fairy13.2%
- Ghost8.2%
Common teammates
Kyurem-Black63.3%
Kingambit58.6%
Talonflame50.2%
Mimikyu50.0%
Zekrom27.0%
Koraidon16.9%
Zacian-Crowned16.6%
Glimmora14.4%
0.5% of teams · rank #145 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.7%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shell Smash100.0%
- Shadow Ball99.4%
- Stored Power98.6%
- Giga Drain69.8%
- Strength Sap15.2%
- Substitute8.8%
- Will-O-Wisp4.3%
- Tera Blast1.3%
- Dark Pulse0.7%
- Memento0.6%
Items
- Focus Sash86.2%
- White Herb13.0%
Ghostium Z0.3%
Air Balloon0.3%
Grassium Z0.1%- Colbur Berry0.1%
Abilities
- 87.5%
- 12.5%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe31.2%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe30.8%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe21.4%
- Modest 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe3.5%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.4%
Common teammates
Tapu Lele35.7%
Cloyster33.3%- Hatterene27.3%
Landorus-Therian20.4%
Heatran20.3%
Latios19.8%
Moltres-Galar15.2%
Zamazenta14.7%
Terapagos
Alomomola0.4% of teams · rank #111 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Weakness Policy
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 48 HP / 228 Def / 232 Spe
- Tera Type
- Dark
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.1%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1695 weighting0.4%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shadow Ball99.2%
- Shell Smash99.1%
- Stored Power97.6%
- Strength Sap79.0%
- Giga Drain14.3%
- Metronome5.1%
- Will-O-Wisp1.4%
- Trick Room0.7%
- Pain Split0.5%
- Dark Pulse0.4%
Items
- Weakness Policy73.9%
- Focus Sash21.1%
- White Herb3.8%
- Spell Tag0.7%
- Leftovers0.2%
- Life Orb0.1%
Abilities
- 96.3%
- 3.7%
EV spreads
- Bold 48 HP / 228 Def / 232 Spe73.8%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.6%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.5%
- Rash 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.0%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe2.3%
Tera types
- Dark76.0%
- Stellar5.0%
- Psychic4.9%
- Grass3.4%
Common teammates
- Kingambit74.6%
Iron Crown73.1%
Araquanid72.9%
Great Tusk52.9%
Salamence48.1%
Garchomp22.6%
Hydreigon20.9%
Indeedee10.1%
Checks & counters
- Great Tusk10.7%
0.1% of teams · rank #217 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shell Smash99.6%
- Stored Power85.9%
- Shadow Ball85.6%
- Giga Drain42.2%
- Strength Sap34.6%
- Tera Blast29.8%
- Dark Pulse6.5%
- Psychic4.6%
- Psyshock4.5%
- Rest2.3%
Items
- Focus Sash72.7%
- White Herb27.2%
Toxic Orb0.1%- Leftovers0%
Light Clay0%- Sitrus Berry0%
Abilities
- 86.1%
- 13.9%
EV spreads
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe54.2%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe25.6%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.8%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe3.1%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe2.9%
Common teammates
Flutter Mane80.5%
Dragapult74.2%
Spectrier74.0%
Ceruledge60.6%- Mimikyu31.0%
Brambleghast28.0%
Pecharunt26.8%
Zoroark-Hisui18.9%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 15
| Evo | TeatimeAll active Pokémon consume held Berries. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aromatic MistRaises an ally's Sp. Def by 1. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Strength SapUser heals HP=target's Atk stat. Lowers Atk by 1. | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 18 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 24 | Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 30 | Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 48 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 66 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 37
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM42 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM54 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM80 | MetronomePicks a random move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM92 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM109 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM151 | Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection. | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM161 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM198 | PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item. | Ghost | Phys | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| TM202 | Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Polteageist are teapot Pokémon. They can pour their power into leftover tea to multiply themselves. This Pokémon retains the authentic or forgery forms of the Sinistea from which it evolves. Leaving leftover tea unattended is just asking for this Pokémon to form.
Design & origin
Polteageist is inspired by black tea.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Black Tea Pokémon
- Galar · Sword & Shield
- Color
- Purple
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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.
ShieldThis species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
Sword
Names around the world
- English
- Polteageist
- Japanese
- ポットデス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Potdeath
- Korean
- 포트데스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 怖思壺
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 怖思壶
- French
- Polthégeist
- German
- Mortipot
- Spanish
- Polteageist
- Italian
- Polteageist
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 2 SpA
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 178
- Medium
Breeding
- MineralAmorphous
- Genderless
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Sinistea: Use Cracked Pot · or · Use Chipped Pot.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Old CemeterySpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
- Old Cemetery (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Old CemeterySpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
- Old Cemetery (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 2 areas
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 4 areas
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.