Special
Balanced
50Speed · Slow

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.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEETETEETGETEEPoltchageistCatchKatyGym 1BrassiusGym 2IonoGym 3KofuGym 4LarryGym 5RymeGym 6TulipGym 7GrushaGym 8SinistchaEvolveRikaE4PoppyE4LarryE4HasselE4GeetaChamp*
Katy
Gym 1
Even

Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Katy's team.

Even
Nymble
Lv 14
Bug
Swarm
Struggle BugDouble Kick
Even
Tarountula
Lv 14
Bug
Insomnia
Bug BiteAssurance
Even
Teddiursa
Lv 15
Normal
Pickup
Fury CutterFury Swipes
Brassius
Gym 2
Even

Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Brassius's team.

Even
Petilil
Lv 16
Grass
Own Tempo
Sleep PowderMega Drain
Even
Smoliv
Lv 16
GrassNormal
Early Bird
TackleRazor Leaf
You Win
Sudowoodo
Lv 17
Rock
Sturdy
TrailblazeRock Throw
Iono
Gym 3
Tough

Iono's team hits Poltchageist's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Wattrel
Lv 23
ElectricFlying
Wind Power
PluckQuick AttackSpark
Even
Bellibolt
Lv 23
Electric
Electromorphosis
Water GunSpark
Risky
Luxio
Lv 23
Electric
Intimidate
SparkBite
Even
Mismagius
Lv 24
Ghost
Levitate
Charge BeamHexConfuse Ray
Kofu
Gym 4
Even

Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Kofu's team.

Even
Veluza
Lv 29
WaterPsychic
Mold Breaker
SlashPluckAqua Cutter
You Win
Wugtrio
Lv 29
Water
Gooey
Mud SlapWater PulseHeadbutt
Risky
Crabominable
Lv 30
FightingIce
Iron Fist
CrabhammerRock SmashSlam
Larry
Gym 5
Tough

Larry's team hits Poltchageist's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Komala
Lv 35
Normal
Comatose
YawnSucker PunchSlam
Risky
Dudunsparce
Lv 35
Normal
Serene Grace
Hyper DrillDrill RunGlare
Avoid
Staraptor
Lv 36
NormalFlying
Intimidate
FacadeAerial Ace
Ryme
Gym 6
Even

Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.

Even
Banette
Lv 41
Ghost
Insomnia
Icy WindSucker PunchShadow Sneak
Even
Mimikyu
Lv 41
GhostFairy
Disguise
Light ScreenShadow SneakSlash
Even
Houndstone
Lv 41
Ghost
Sand Rush
Play RoughCrunchPhantom Force
Risky
Toxtricity
Lv 42
ElectricPoison
Punk Rock
DischargeHexHyper Voice
Tulip
Gym 7
Even

Poltchageist trades roughly evenly with Tulip's team.

Risky
Farigiraf
Lv 44
NormalPsychic
Armor Tail
CrunchZen HeadbuttReflect
Even
Gardevoir
Lv 44
PsychicFairy
Synchronize
PsychicDazzling GleamEnergy Ball
Even
Espathra
Lv 44
Psychic
Opportunist
PsychicQuick AttackShadow Ball
Risky
Florges
Lv 45
Fairy
Flower Veil
PsychicMoonblastPetal Blizzard
Grusha
Gym 8
Tough

Grusha's team hits Poltchageist's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Frosmoth
Lv 47
IceBug
Shield Dust
BlizzardBug BuzzTailwind
Risky
Beartic
Lv 47
Ice
Snow Cloak
Aqua JetIcicle CrashEarthquake
Risky
Cetitan
Lv 47
Ice
Thick Fat
Ice SpinnerLiquidationIce Shard
Risky
Altaria
Lv 48
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Ice BeamDragon PulseMoonblastHurricane
Rika
Elite Four
Good

Sinistcha has the type edge here and should clean up Rika's team.

Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 57
WaterGround
Oblivious
Muddy WaterEarth PowerBlizzardFuture Sight
Even
Camerupt
Lv 57
FireGround
Magma Armor
Earth PowerFire BlastFlash CannonYawn
Easy KO
Donphan
Lv 57
Ground
Sturdy
EarthquakeStone EdgeIron HeadPoison Jab
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 57
Ground
Sand Veil
EarthquakeRock SlideSucker PunchSandstorm
You Win
Clodsire
Lv 58
PoisonGround
Water Absorb
EarthquakeLiquidationToxicProtect
Poppy
Elite Four
Even

Sinistcha trades roughly evenly with Poppy's team.

You Win
Copperajah
Lv 58
Steel
Sheer Force
High HorsepowerPlay RoughHeavy SlamStealth Rock
Even
Magnezone
Lv 58
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
DischargeFlash CannonLight ScreenTri Attack
You Win
Bronzong
Lv 58
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Iron HeadZen HeadbuttRock BlastEarthquake
Even
Corviknight
Lv 58
FlyingSteel
Pressure
Brave BirdIron HeadBody PressIron Defense
Even
Tinkaton
Lv 59
FairySteel
Mold Breaker
Play RoughGigaton HammerBrick BreakStone Edge
Larry
Elite Four
Tough

Larry's team hits Sinistcha's weaknesses hard.

Even
Tropius
Lv 59
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Air SlashSolar BeamDragon PulseSunny Day
Even
Oricorio
Lv 59
FireFlying
Dancer
Revelation DanceAir SlashTeeter DanceIcy Wind
Risky
Altaria
Lv 59
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
MoonblastFlamethrowerIce BeamDragon Pulse
Avoid
Staraptor
Lv 59
NormalFlying
Intimidate
FacadeBrave BirdClose CombatThief
Risky
Flamigo
Lv 60
FlyingFighting
Scrappy
Brave BirdClose CombatThroat ChopLiquidation
Hassel
Elite Four
Even

Sinistcha trades roughly evenly with Hassel's team.

Risky
Noivern
Lv 60
FlyingDragon
Infiltrator
Air SlashDragon PulseSuper FangHyper Voice
Risky
Haxorus
Lv 60
Dragon
Mold Breaker
Dragon ClawCrunchIron HeadRock Tomb
Even
Dragalge
Lv 60
PoisonDragon
Poison Point
Sludge BombDragon PulseHydro PumpThunderbolt
Even
Flapple
Lv 60
GrassDragon
Ripen
Dragon RushSeed BombAerial AceLeech Seed
Risky
Baxcalibur
Lv 61
DragonIce
Thermal Exchange
Icicle CrashBrick BreakGlaive Rush
Geeta
Champion
Even

Sinistcha trades roughly evenly with Geeta's team.

You Win
Espathra
Lv 61
Psychic
Opportunist
Lumina CrashDazzling GleamQuick AttackReflect
Even
Gogoat
Lv 61
Grass
Sap SipperImmune to Grass attacks
Horn LeechZen HeadbuttPlay RoughBulk Up
Easy KO
Veluza
Lv 61
WaterPsychic
Mold Breaker
Aqua JetLiquidationPsycho CutIce Fang
You Win
Avalugg
Lv 61
Ice
Own Tempo
AvalancheCrunchEarthquakeBody Press
Risky
Kingambit
Lv 61
DarkSteel
Supreme Overlord
Iron HeadKowtow CleaveZen HeadbuttStone Edge
Even
Glimmora
Lv 62
RockPoison
Toxic Debris
Tera BlastSludge WaveEarth PowerDazzling Gleam
Catchable
Post-game only
Type
GrassGhost
Tier
E

Catch Poltchageist on Apple Hills (overworld, Lv 7-60).

View Poltchageist locations

Evolve Poltchageist to Sinistcha
Use Unremarkable Teacup
Type
GrassGhost
Tier
A

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.

  1. Poltchageist
    Step 1Poltchageist
    Apple Hills
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Mossfell Confluence
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Oni Mountain
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Revelers Road
    Lv.7-60Overworld
  2. Sinistcha
    Step 2Evolve into Sinistcha
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave 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.

Poltchageist Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
0x (Immune)Normal, Fighting

What is Poltchageist Weak Against

Avg
5Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None

What is Poltchageist Strong Against

5Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+5
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Poltchageist

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

2 Forms
Poltchageist
#1012Poltchageist
Use Unremarkable Teacup
Sinistcha
#1013Sinistcha
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Poltchageist
GrassGhost
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
HP
40
71+31
ATK
45
60+15
DEF
45
106+61
SP.ATK
74
121+47
SP.DEF
54
80+26
SPE
50
70+20
BST
308D-Tier
508B-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Moderate

Poltchageist is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups.

Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only

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

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Heatproof
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Poltchageist
Modest+SPA

Poltchageist best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Nasty Plot
  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • Shadow BallSTAB
  • ScaldCoverage

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Astonish
D4510015Ghost
Lv 1
Stun Spore
C7530Grass
Lv 1
Withdraw
D40Water
Lv 6
Absorb
3010025Grass
Lv 12
Life Dew
D10Water
Lv 18
Foul Play
D9510015Dark
Lv 24
Mega Drain
D6010015Grass
Lv 30
Hex
C9710010Ghost
Lv 36
Rage Powder+2
D20Bug
Lv 42
Giga Drain
S11210010Grass
Lv 48
Shadow Ball
S12010015Ghost
Lv 54
Memento
C10010Dark
Lv 60
Leaf Storm
B195905Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM129
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM224
Curse
C10Ghost
TM47
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM119
Energy Ball
C13510010Grass
TM62
Foul Play
D9510015Dark
TM111
Giga Drain
S11210010Grass
TM137
Grassy Terrain
D10Grass
TM29
Hex
C9710010Ghost
TM92
Imprison
D10Psychic
TM104
Iron Defense
C15Steel
TM159
Leaf Storm
B195905Grass
TM33
Magical Leaf
C9020Grass
TM140
Nasty Plot
S20Dark
TM42
Night Shade
D10015Ghost
TM202
Pain Split
C20Normal
TM151
Phantom Force
C13510010Ghost
TM198
Poltergeist
C165905Ghost
TM07
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM203
Psych Up
D10Normal
TM74
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM85
Rest
C5Psychic
TM188
Scald
S8010015Water
TM114
Shadow Ball
S12010015Ghost
TM70
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM168
Solar Beam
B18010010Grass
TM177
Spite
10010Ghost
TM103
Substitute
C10Normal
TM171
Tera Blast
D8010010Normal
TM161
Trick Room-7
C5Psychic
TM191
Uproar
9010010Normal

Egg Moves

Poltchageist doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Poltchageist can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP40
D
Attack45
D
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk74
C
Sp. Def54
D
Speed50
D
Total308
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.1 m
Weight1.1 kg
Abilities
Hospitality
When a Pokémon with Hospitality enters a battle, it restores HP for an ally by 25%.
HeatproofHidden Ability
Halves damage from fire moves and burns.
Heatproof reduces Fire to ½x
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe
Special Attack training source

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.

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