No. 1013
Sinistcha
Matcha Pokémon
Sinistcha is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 508. In Pokémon Champions it’s #25 on the Doubles ladder and #111 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 0.2 m 0′08″
- Weight
- 2.2 kg 4.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 508 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX The Teal Mask
Sitrus Berry · Bold · HP 32 / Def 14 / SpD 20Full set →
It prefers cool, dark places, such as the back of a shelf or the space beneath a home's floorboards. It wanders in search of prey after sunset.
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
GrassGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
With : Fire becomes 1×
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, Sinistcha outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 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 GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 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
On switch-in, this Pokémon restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum HP, rounded down.
Everything about Hospitality →Other Pokémon with Hospitality 1
Fire damage against this Pokémon is dealt with 1/2 offensive stat; 1/2 damage.
Everything about Heatproof →Other Pokémon with Heatproof 4
Poltchageist
Bronzor
Bronzong
RolycolyCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#25 of 262 used
Sitrus Berry (25.4%) · (97.2%) · Bold (46.1%) · HP 32 / Def 14 / SpD 20 (14.6%)
Singles
#111 of 262 used
Leftovers (32.6%) · (92.4%) · Bold (64.3%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (23.9%)
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 | 26.9% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 20.4% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 33.2% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 26.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 26.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 7.3% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 202610.6% of teams · rank #14 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 345,473 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
8.9% of teams · rank #19 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 157,584 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
7.5% of teams · rank #24 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 19,970 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
7.3% of teams · rank #24 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 957 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Relaxed
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Colbur Berry- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Colbur Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games10.6%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)8.9%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)7.5%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)7.3%
−3.2 pts Top players use it less: 10.6% → 7.3%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha98.1%
- Rage Powder91.2%
- Trick Room61.0%
- Protect54.4%
- Life Dew45.5%
- Shadow Ball22.5%
- Strength Sap13.7%
- Imprison2.7%
Items
- Sitrus Berry28.8%
- Colbur Berry17.0%
- Leftovers14.3%
Kasib Berry9.0%
Rocky Helmet6.6%
Occa Berry5.4%
Abilities
- 98.7%
- 1.3%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA11.7%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA10.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD8.4%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD2.1%
These 4 cover 32.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
Incineroar29.4%
Sneasler20.0%
Golisopod-Mega19.8%
Pelipper16.1%
Indeedee-F15.6%
Kingambit14.4%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha98.6%
- Rage Powder94.2%
- Trick Room66.0%
- Protect57.7%
- Life Dew42.1%
- Shadow Ball20.8%
- Strength Sap10.5%
- Imprison2.5%
Items
- Sitrus Berry29.0%
- Colbur Berry19.4%
- Kasib Berry10.8%
- Leftovers9.4%
Coba Berry6.7%- Rocky Helmet6.7%
Abilities
- 98.7%
- 1.3%
Stat Points
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA8.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD8.2%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA8.0%
- Bold 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD3.0%
These 4 cover 27.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Incineroar30.8%
- Sneasler23.3%
- Golisopod-Mega22.3%
- Pelipper19.4%
- Indeedee-F17.2%
Archaludon16.0%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha97.9%
- Rage Powder95.6%
- Trick Room72.2%
- Protect62.9%
- Life Dew35.7%
- Shadow Ball19.0%
- Strength Sap7.2%
- Imprison2.5%
Items
- Colbur Berry24.9%
- Sitrus Berry23.7%
- Kasib Berry12.4%
- Coba Berry8.3%
- Occa Berry6.5%
- Rocky Helmet6.4%
Abilities
- 98.5%
- 1.5%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD9.9%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA5.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA4.8%
- Bold 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD4.6%
These 4 cover 24.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Incineroar36.0%
- Sneasler27.1%
- Golisopod-Mega23.6%
- Pelipper22.2%
- Archaludon20.9%
- Kingambit19.0%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha98.4%
- Rage Powder95.6%
- Trick Room76.4%
- Protect64.6%
- Life Dew34.0%
- Shadow Ball15.0%
- Strength Sap7.5%
- Imprison2.9%
Items
- Colbur Berry30.0%
- Sitrus Berry23.4%
- Kasib Berry11.8%
- Occa Berry7.3%
- Rocky Helmet7.1%
- Coba Berry6.3%
Abilities
- 98.5%
- 1.5%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD10.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD5.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA4.9%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA4.7%
These 4 cover 25.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Incineroar36.5%
- Sneasler26.7%
- Golisopod-Mega25.1%
- Pelipper23.1%
- Archaludon21.2%
- Kingambit20.2%
1.1% of teams · rank #96 · Singles · about 3,239 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.0% of teams · rank #92 · Singles · about 1,832 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #100 · Singles · about 330 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #106 · Singles · about 17 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 17 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Colbur Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.0%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha96.4%
- Strength Sap77.5%
- Calm Mind69.4%
- Shadow Ball65.8%
- Trick Room16.6%
- Hex14.6%
- Protect11.8%
- Rage Powder11.2%
Items
- Leftovers29.0%
- Colbur Berry23.1%
- Sitrus Berry12.8%
- Rocky Helmet7.6%
- Kasib Berry6.7%
- Occa Berry3.9%
Abilities
- 76.7%
- 23.3%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD13.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD12.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA11.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe4.8%
These 4 cover 41.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Corviknight23.4%
Garchomp22.5%- Golisopod-Mega16.6%
- Sneasler15.1%
- Kingambit13.4%
Samurott-Hisui12.6%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha95.6%
- Strength Sap83.7%
- Calm Mind76.0%
- Shadow Ball71.3%
- Hex15.2%
- Trick Room13.6%
- Scald8.4%
- Protect7.3%
Items
- Leftovers31.2%
- Colbur Berry26.8%
- Sitrus Berry10.0%
- Kasib Berry8.8%
- Rocky Helmet7.7%
Mental Herb2.4%
Abilities
- 84.2%
- 15.8%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA12.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD11.7%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD9.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe6.9%
These 4 cover 39.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp28.4%
- Corviknight24.1%
- Golisopod-Mega19.3%
- Samurott-Hisui18.3%
- Kingambit15.6%
Excadrill13.8%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha92.8%
- Strength Sap92.8%
- Calm Mind87.7%
- Shadow Ball72.2%
- Hex15.3%
- Trick Room7.1%
- Foul Play7.1%
- Giga Drain5.1%
Items
- Colbur Berry33.5%
- Leftovers25.8%
- Kasib Berry15.8%
- Rocky Helmet15.1%
- Sitrus Berry4.7%
- Occa Berry1.5%
Abilities
- 95.6%
- 4.4%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA12.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD11.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe11.3%
- Bold 15 HP / 32 Def / 9 SpA / 10 SpD10.4%
These 4 cover 45.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp34.0%
- Samurott-Hisui29.6%
- Kingambit23.3%
- Corviknight21.9%
- Golisopod-Mega19.1%
Slowking-Galar16.8%
0.8% of teams · rank #116 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,149 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.7% of teams · rank #121 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 615 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #157 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 30 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #166 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Colbur Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 29 HP / 9 SpA / 28 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Calm
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 6 Def / 28 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.7%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha94.9%
- Rage Powder53.4%
- Strength Sap42.7%
- Shadow Ball40.6%
- Trick Room40.4%
- Protect36.7%
- Life Dew29.2%
- Calm Mind22.4%
Items
- Leftovers28.6%
- Sitrus Berry20.4%
- Colbur Berry12.4%
- Kasib Berry10.0%
Big Root6.3%- Rocky Helmet6.0%
Abilities
- 66.4%
- 33.6%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA11.5%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD6.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 17 Def / 17 SpD5.2%
These 4 cover 30.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega14.8%
- Incineroar10.9%
- Kingambit10.0%
- Sneasler8.1%
- Garchomp7.4%
Garchomp-Mega-Z7.0%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha91.3%
- Strength Sap46.7%
- Shadow Ball46.5%
- Rage Powder46.5%
- Trick Room36.8%
- Protect32.4%
- Calm Mind28.2%
- Life Dew25.5%
Items
- Leftovers29.5%
- Sitrus Berry17.0%
- Colbur Berry12.9%
- Big Root9.7%
- Kasib Berry9.4%
- Rocky Helmet8.3%
Abilities
- 57.5%
- 42.5%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA12.1%
- Bold 32 HP / 17 Def / 17 SpD8.5%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD7.2%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA6.4%
These 4 cover 34.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega20.2%
- Kingambit12.2%
- Incineroar10.3%
Ceruledge9.7%- Garchomp9.1%
Azumarill8.8%
Moves
- Shadow Ball78.2%
- Matcha Gotcha77.5%
- Strength Sap68.3%
- Calm Mind58.9%
- Trick Room38.4%
- Leaf Storm23.1%
- Curse21.4%
- Hex11.8%
Items
- Colbur Berry32.9%
- Leftovers27.1%
- Big Root18.8%
- Rocky Helmet7.2%
- Sitrus Berry5.5%
Bright Powder3.9%
Abilities
- 81.5%
- 18.5%
Stat Points
- Modest 29 HP / 9 SpA / 28 SpD21.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 17 Def / 17 SpD17.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD14.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD7.2%
These 4 cover 60.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Mawile-Mega27.5%- Ceruledge23.1%
- Golisopod-Mega21.7%
- Garchomp20.0%
Audino20.0%- Azumarill18.3%
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha99.7%
- Strength Sap78.0%
- Shadow Ball72.1%
- Calm Mind54.6%
- Trick Room44.6%
- Rage Powder21.4%
- Life Dew19.9%
- Hex6.7%
Items
- Leftovers26.7%
- Bright Powder21.8%
- Rocky Helmet19.1%
- Sitrus Berry16.7%
- Colbur Berry12.2%
- Big Root2.2%
Abilities
- 61.8%
- 38.2%
Stat Points
- Calm 32 HP / 6 Def / 28 SpD21.8%
- Calm 32 HP / 20 Def / 14 SpD19.0%
- Calm 2 HP / 32 Def / 32 SpD16.6%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD15.4%
These 4 cover 72.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Mawile-Mega37.3%
Arcanine-Hisui37.0%
Umbreon37.0%
Dragonite-Mega21.8%
Vaporeon21.8%- Ceruledge20.7%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
19.6% of teams · rank #3 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Nature
- Quiet
- EVs
- 252 HP / 76 Def / 8 SpA / 172 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games15.0%
- 1500 weighting15.7%
- 1695 weighting19.6%
- 1825 weighting24.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha98.4%
- Rage Powder66.9%
- Trick Room53.2%
- Shadow Ball48.9%
- Life Dew42.0%
- Protect28.6%
- Calm Mind18.9%
- Strength Sap16.0%
- Nasty Plot7.3%
- Psych Up7.0%
Items
- Sitrus Berry58.1%
- Leftovers22.4%
- Mental Herb4.4%
Life Orb3.6%
Iapapa Berry3.1%- Rocky Helmet2.0%
Abilities
- 97.5%
- 2.5%
EV spreads
- Quiet 252 HP / 76 Def / 8 SpA / 172 SpD16.0%
- Bold 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD6.4%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA5.0%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD4.8%
- Bold 152 HP / 12 Def / 244 SpD4.3%
Tera types
- Water57.7%
- Dark12.9%
- Grass9.8%
- Fire9.1%
Common teammates
- Incineroar53.9%
Moltres-Galar23.3%
Grimmsnarl22.0%
Volcanion19.4%
Diancie17.5%
Ting-Lu17.2%
Landorus-Therian16.3%
Glimmora15.0%
11.7% of teams · rank #18 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games9.8%
- 1500 weighting11.3%
- 1630 weighting11.7%
- 1760 weighting11.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Strength Sap94.0%
- Calm Mind79.3%
- Matcha Gotcha75.4%
- Shadow Ball73.4%
- Hex25.9%
- Stun Spore24.2%
- Substitute10.0%
- Nasty Plot8.1%
- Trick Room3.4%
- Scald1.6%
Items
- Leftovers70.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots17.5%- Colbur Berry7.5%
Weakness Policy1.3%- Rocky Helmet1.3%
Red Card0.7%
Abilities
- 99.7%
- 0.3%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe37.4%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD6.4%
- Bold 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe6.2%
- Bold 252 HP / 144 Def / 16 SpD / 96 Spe4.7%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe4.7%
Tera types
- Poison72.8%
- Water13.5%
- Steel5.7%
- Fairy4.0%
Common teammates
Latios
Skarmory
Lokix
Weavile
Hydreigon
Greninja
Goodra-Hisui2.6% of teams · rank #57 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 248 HP / 248 Def / 12 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting2.4%
- 1695 weighting2.6%
- 1825 weighting1.4%
Usage by month
Moves
- Strength Sap99.5%
- Matcha Gotcha99.1%
- Shadow Ball94.1%
- Calm Mind82.9%
- Nasty Plot11.6%
- Hex5.3%
- Stun Spore3.1%
- Trick Room1.9%
- Foul Play1.1%
- Scald0.9%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots84.6%
- Leftovers6.6%
- Colbur Berry5.1%
Covert Cloak1.6%- Rocky Helmet1.3%
- Weakness Policy0.6%
Abilities
- 99.0%
- 1.0%
EV spreads
- Bold 248 HP / 248 Def / 12 Spe17.7%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD16.5%
- Bold 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe14.6%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe11.5%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA6.1%
Tera types
- Poison84.7%
- Fairy5.4%
- Steel3.7%
- Normal2.1%
Common teammates
Tinkaton34.3%- Samurott-Hisui34.2%
Tyranitar29.3%
Gliscor27.3%
Iron Valiant27.3%
Keldeo26.6%- Ting-Lu22.6%
Iron Treads22.5%
Darkrai
Iron Moth2.0% of teams · rank #82 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.9%
- 1500 weighting3.0%
- 1630 weighting2.0%
- 1760 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha97.6%
- Strength Sap91.9%
- Calm Mind90.4%
- Shadow Ball84.3%
- Trick Room8.7%
- Memento8.2%
- Substitute6.6%
- Scald3.8%
- Hex3.3%
- Reflect3.2%
Items
- Leftovers54.3%
- Heavy-Duty Boots18.6%
- Rocky Helmet14.2%
Focus Sash8.2%- Big Root3.3%
Flame Orb0.3%
Abilities
- 99.2%
- 0.8%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD16.8%
- Bold 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe13.8%
- Bold 248 HP / 164 Def / 96 Spe10.3%
- Bold 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 Spe8.4%
- Quiet 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD8.2%
Common teammates
Meowscarada47.7%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame43.9%
Gholdengo37.6%
Brambleghast36.9%
Flutter Mane35.8%
Dragapult33.4%
Breloom30.1%
Pecharunt23.6%
0.8% of teams · rank #110 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Ghostium Z- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.8%
- 1630 weighting0.8%
- 1760 weighting0.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha98.6%
- Strength Sap97.6%
- Shadow Ball95.1%
- Calm Mind81.9%
- Foul Play5.0%
- Trick Room4.4%
- Nasty Plot3.9%
- Scald3.8%
- Stun Spore3.6%
- Hex2.8%
Items
- Ghostium Z30.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots26.9%
- Rocky Helmet22.7%
- Leftovers13.2%
- Covert Cloak3.5%
- Colbur Berry1.2%
Abilities
- 97.3%
- 2.7%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD31.0%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA29.4%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD11.1%
- Bold 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe5.4%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA5.2%
Common teammates
- Ting-Lu27.7%
Tapu Lele24.6%
Sharpedo-Mega23.7%
Blaziken21.9%
Zeraora21.3%- Iron Treads19.7%
Alomomola17.0%
Moltres16.6%
Checks & counters
Kyurem88.0%
Raging Bolt80.7%- Kingambit75.3%
Charizard-Mega-Y79.0%- Gholdengo72.3%
Terapagos66.3%
0.1% of teams · rank #217 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Weakness Policy
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Steel
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.5%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha100.0%
- Strength Sap89.4%
- Shadow Ball88.6%
- Calm Mind80.2%
- Trick Room15.6%
- Stun Spore9.4%
- Life Dew9.2%
- Foul Play1.6%
- Pain Split1.0%
- Night Shade1.0%
Items
- Weakness Policy56.7%
- Leftovers13.0%
Clear Amulet9.1%- Sitrus Berry9.0%
Yache Berry6.6%- Big Root2.7%
Abilities
- 82.5%
- 17.5%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD67.0%
- Modest 208 HP / 240 SpA / 56 SpD9.1%
- Calm 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe8.5%
- Bold 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD6.6%
- Bold 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 SpD3.1%
Tera types
- Steel60.0%
- Grass19.9%
- Fairy9.3%
- Water7.3%
Cramorant
Honchkrow
Ditto
Donphan
Great Tusk
KyogreReplica Team codes
- Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
D96E6SXLN8Source
In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 14
| Evo | Matcha Gotcha20% burn. Recovers 50% dmg dealt. Thaws foe(s). | Grass | Spec | 80 | 90% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Stun SporeParalyzes the target. | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 30 |
| 1 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 6 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 12 | Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP. | Water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 18 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Rage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Strength SapUser heals HP=target's Atk stat. Lowers Atk by 1. | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 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 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 31
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 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 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| TM159 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 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 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 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 |
| TM188 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM191 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 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 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Poltchageist, a matcha-like Pokémon, evolves into Sinistcha, which bears similarities to Polteageist, Sinistea's evolution.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Matcha Pokémon
- Kitakami · The Teal Mask
- Color
- Green
- —
It prefers cool, dark places, such as the back of a shelf or the space beneath a home's floorboards. It wanders in search of prey after sunset.
VioletIt pretends to be tea, trying to fool people into drinking it so it can drain their life-force. Its ruse is generally unsuccessful.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Sinistcha
- Japanese
- ヤバソチャ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Yabasocha
- Korean
- 그우린차
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 來悲粗茶
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 来悲粗茶
- French
- Théffroyable
- German
- Fatalitcha
- Spanish
- Sinistcha
- Italian
- Sinistcha
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 2 SpA
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 178
- Slow
Breeding
- MineralAmorphous
- Genderless
- 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Poltchageist: Use Unremarkable Teacup · or · Use Masterpiece Teacup.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
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.