
Is Poltchageist Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?
Grass/Ghost Poltchageist from Kitakami in The Teal Mask. Hospitality heals an ally by 25% of their max HP on switch-in. A team support ability on a Grass/Ghost with decent Special Attack.
Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Katy's team.
Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Brassius's team.
Iono's team hits Poltchageist's weaknesses hard.
Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Kofu's team.
Larry's team hits Poltchageist's weaknesses hard.
Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.
Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Tulip's team.
Grusha's team hits Poltchageist's weaknesses hard.
Sinistcha has the type edge here and should clean up Rika's team.
Sinistcha trades roughly evenly with Poppy's team.
Larry's team hits Sinistcha's weaknesses hard.
Sinistcha trades roughly evenly with Hassel's team.
Sinistcha trades roughly evenly with Geeta's team.
Catch Poltchageist on Apple Hills (overworld, Lv 7-60).
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Rika.
How to Get Poltchageist in Scarlet & Violet
moderate rates for Poltchageist across 8 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Poltchageist in SV
The path to Poltchageist starts with Poltchageist at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Poltchageist ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Evolve into SinistchaBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Sinistcha egg.
Poltchageist Weakness
Poltchageist is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Heatproof reduces Fire damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Poltchageist Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Poltchageist
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Squawkabilly Normal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Squawkabilly builds →Aerial Ace 2x105-124%KO | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Oricorio builds →Air Cutter 2x98-117%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Murkrow builds →Wing Attack 2x98-117%KO Astonish 2x37-44% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x213-253%KO Crunch 2x98-116%KO | ||
Squawkabilly Normal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Squawkabilly builds →Aerial Ace 2x100-120%KO | ||
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x113-133%KO | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x220-260%KO Crunch 2x98-117%KO | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Incinerate 2x102-120%KO Bite 2x97-115%KO | ||
Bombirdier Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Bombirdier builds →Wing Attack 2x105-125%KO Thief 2x105-125%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Night Slash 2x143-170%KO Wing Attack 2x122-145%KO Astonish 2x42-50% | ||
Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Scovillain builds →Flamethrower 2x148-175%KO Bite 2x73-87% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x233-275%KO Crunch 2x104-123%KO | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Incinerate 2x108-127%KO Bite 2x100-119%KO | ||
Bombirdier Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Bombirdier builds →Wing Attack 2x115-136%KO Thief 2x115-136%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Night Slash 2x153-181%KO Wing Attack 2x132-156%KO Astonish 2x47-55% | ||
Mabosstiff Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Mabosstiff builds →Bite 2x129-152%KO Lick 2x44-52% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Heat Wave 2x161-191%KO Snarl 2x95-113%KO | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Pyroar builds →Heat Wave 2x159-187%KO Snarl 2x64-75% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x233-275%KO Crunch 2x104-122%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Night Slash 2x153-180%KO Wing Attack 2x132-155%KO Heat Wave 2x104-122%KO Hex 2x72-85% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x215-254%KO Dark Pulse 2x135-159%KO | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x213-251%KO Dark Pulse 2x88-104%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x218-257%KO Knock Off 2x55-65% | ||
Crabominable FightingIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Crabominable builds →Ice Hammer 2x220-260%KO Thief 2x90-106%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Night Slash 2x150-178%KO Wing Attack 2x130-153%KO Heat Wave 2x102-120%KO Hex 2x70-84% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x211-248%KO Wing Attack 2x135-159%KO Astonish 2x45-54% | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Pyroar builds →Flamethrower 2x157-185%KO Crunch 2x73-87% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Foul Play 2x159-188%KO Incinerate 2x105-124%KO | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Meowscarada builds →Night Slash 2x139-164%KO | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x224-265%KO Dark Pulse 2x140-165%KO | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x223-262%KO Dark Pulse 2x92-108%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x206-243%KO Wing Attack 2x131-154%KO Heat Wave 2x105-124%KO Hex 2x73-86% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x224-265%KO Knock Off 2x56-67% | ||
Crabominable FightingIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Crabominable builds →Ice Hammer 2x227-268%KO Thief 2x92-108%KO | ||
Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x270-318%KO Dark Pulse 2x166-196%KO Hex 2x91-107%KO Bounce 2x88-103%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x305-360%KO Heat Wave 2x66-78% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x270-318%KO Hurricane 2x152-179%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Brave Bird 2x266-313%KO Foul Play 2x210-247%KO Heat Wave 2x106-125%KO Hex 2x74-87% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x226-267%KO Dark Pulse 2x140-165%KO | ||
Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x264-311%KO Dark Pulse 2x163-192%KO Hex 2x89-105%KO Bounce 2x84-99% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x298-351%KO Heat Wave 2x64-75% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x241-284%KO Darkest Lariat 2x171-202%KO Acrobatics 2x74-87% Lick 2x40-48% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x264-311%KO Hurricane 2x149-176%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Brave Bird 2x259-305%KO Foul Play 2x204-241%KO Heat Wave 2x104-122%KO Hex 2x71-84% | ||
Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x270-318%KO Dark Pulse 2x166-195%KO Hex 2x90-107%KO Bounce 2x87-102%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x305-360%KO Heat Wave 2x65-77% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x247-290%KO Darkest Lariat 2x175-206%KO Acrobatics 2x76-90% Lick 2x42-50% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x270-318%KO Hurricane 2x152-179%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Honchkrow builds →Brave Bird 2x265-312%KO Foul Play 2x211-248%KO Heat Wave 2x106-125%KO Hex 2x73-86% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Blaziken can KO Poltchageist with Flare Blitz (176-207%). Chandelure's Flamethrower also KOs at 107-126%.
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x176-207%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Staraptor builds →U Turn24-29% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x95-112%KO Energy Ball18-21% Flamethrower 2x107-126%KO | ||
Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x68-80% Ice Shard 2x42-50% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Poltchageist View Lapras builds →Surf20-24% Thunderbolt13-16% | ||
Poltchageist Evolutions
Poltchageist doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need an evolution item to push it forward to Sinistcha. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Poltchageist is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups.
SV Poltchageist Best Moveset
Grass/Ghost at 74 Sp. Atk with AbilityHospitality healing the ally by 25% when Poltchageist enters in doubles. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset has support value through Hospitality. Evolve to Sinistcha for 121 Sp. Atk and the defensive profile that capitalizes on Hospitality.
Best Build
Poltchageist best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Giga Drain
- Shadow Ball
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
TMs carry this one. Poltchageist learns Leaf Storm and Solar Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Poltchageist Scarlet & Violet Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, you can run Poltchageist through the first few routes without issues. 308 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Sinistcha as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Poltchageist joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves