Poltchageist

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Poltchageist is a Grass and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Grass and Ghost-type Pokémon, Poltchageist is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

Poltchageist's maximum Combat Power stat is 1287 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Magical Leaf / Shadow Ball. Poltchageist encounters are boosted during Sunny and Fog weather. Shiny Poltchageist is not yet available.

Poltchageist Stats and Max CP

134 ATK
96 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1287 CP
Lvl 40
1139 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
813 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
650 CP
Lvl 15 Research
488 CP

Poltchageist's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Poltchageist Type Chart

Poltchageist takes increased damage from:Poltchageist takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Poltchageist takes reduced damage from:Poltchageist takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Magical Leaf + Shadow Ball

Poltchageist's best moveset is Magical Leaf and Shadow Ball, with 6.16 DPS (damage per second) and 42.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny and Fog weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassMagical Leaf GhostShadow Ball 6.1642.74.53
      2.GrassMagical Leaf GrassEnergy Ball 5.5838.74.10
      3.GhostAstonish GhostShadow Ball 5.4437.84.00
      4.GrassMagical Leaf GhostPoltergeist 5.0334.93.70
      5.GhostAstonish GrassEnergy Ball 4.7132.73.46
      6.GhostAstonish GhostPoltergeist 4.0928.43.01

      Fast Attacks

      • GhostAstonishDamage7Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Astonish has no special effects.
        See Astonish details page ↗
      • GrassMagical LeafDamage17Energy17Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Magical Leaf
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage17
        Energy17
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10

        Effects
        Magical Leaf has no special effects.
        See Magical Leaf details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • GhostPoltergeistDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Poltergeist
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.7s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy75

        Effects
        Poltergeist has no special effects.
        See Poltergeist details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • GrassEnergy BallDamage90Energy50Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Energy Ball details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Poltchageist's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Poltchageist's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Poltchageist has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Poltchageist in the meta

      Poltchageist in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Poltchageist has low stats and like any Pokémon at the base level of a multi-evolution line, it is just meant to help you collect Candy and evolve. Don't use it in Raids or Gyms.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little Cup

      Poltchageist is decent in the Little Cup, using the ever useful Ghost-type coverage as well as its Grass perks to beat strong opponents like Barboach, Wooper, Drifloon, Bulbasaur, Shadow Oddish, Wynaut, Chansey, and Vigoroth. Beyond these, Poltchageist can hardly muster any other wins, leaving it as an underwhelming option.

      🔵 Great League

      Poltchageist’s absolutely terrible DEF and poor stats in general put it in a huge disadvantage in the Great League. Besides, its max CP is only 1287.

      Poltchageist is too weak for the Ultra and Master League.

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#1012
      Height0.1 m
      Weight1.1 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Poltchageist family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Poltchageist in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Poltchageist Pokémon GOPoltchageist
      Sinistcha Pokémon GOSinistcha
      Artisan Form Poltchageist Pokémon GOArtisan Form Poltchageist
      Counterfeit Form Poltchageist Pokémon GOCounterfeit Form Poltchageist
      Masterpiece Form Sinistcha Pokémon GOMasterpiece Form Sinistcha
      Unremarkable Form Sinistcha Pokémon GOUnremarkable Form Sinistcha
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Poltchageist scaled to 0.2788235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Poltchageist scaled to 0.27941176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Poltchageist scaled to 0.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPoltchageist scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Poltchageist scaled to 0.3411764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.05 m0.05 m0.1 m0.15 m0.16 m

      Poltchageist's height ranges from 0.05 m to 0.16 m, with the average being 0.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Poltchageist in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.049 m0.05 m
      0′02″0′02″
      XS0.05 m0.1 m
      0′02″0′04″
      M0.075 m0.125 m
      0′03″0′05″
      XL0.125 m0.15 m
      0′05″0′06″
      XXL0.15 m0.155 m
      0′06″0′06″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time0
      Attack Probability30.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.5
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Poltchageist CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Poltchageist's has 1287 max CP (at Level 50). A Poltchageist obtained from Raids can be encountered from 603 CP to 650 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 754 CP to 813 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Poltchageist can be found in the 452 CP to 488 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1287 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch452 CP - 488 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs603 CP - 650 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids603 CP - 650 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      754 CP - 813 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Poltchageist Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      116 CP250 CP384 CP
      4119 CP5153 CP6188 CP
      7222 CP8256 CP9291 CP
      10325 CP11358 CP12390 CP
      13423 CP14455 CP15488 CP
      16520 CP17553 CP18585 CP
      19618 CP20650 CP21683 CP
      22716 CP23748 CP24781 CP
      25813 CP26846 CP27878 CP
      28911 CP29943 CP30976 CP
      31992 CP321009 CP331025 CP
      341041 CP351057 CP361074 CP
      371090 CP381106 CP391122 CP
      401139 CP411153 CP421168 CP
      431182 CP441197 CP451212 CP
      461227 CP471242 CP481257 CP
      491272 CP501287 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Poltchageist

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Poltchageist's Grass and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Poltchageist.

      Grass Grass

      Ghost Ghost

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Poltchageist Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Poltchageist Candy296 Poltchageist Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Poltchageist Candy10 Poltchageist Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Poltchageist Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Poltchageist Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Poltchageist Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Poltchageist Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Poltchageist Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Poltchageist Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Poltchageist Candy-

      Poltchageist Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Poltchageist from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Poltchageist in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Poltchageist Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Poltchageist Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Poltchageist Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Poltchageist Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Poltchageist Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Poltchageist Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Poltchageist Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Poltchageist Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Poltchageist Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Poltchageist Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Poltchageist Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Poltchageist Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Poltchageist Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Poltchageist Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Poltchageist Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Poltchageist Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Poltchageist Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Poltchageist Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Poltchageist Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Poltchageist Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Poltchageist Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Poltchageist Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Poltchageist Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Poltchageist Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Poltchageist Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Poltchageist Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Poltchageist Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Poltchageist Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Poltchageist Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Poltchageist Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Poltchageist Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Poltchageist Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Poltchageist Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Poltchageist Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Poltchageist Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Poltchageist Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Poltchageist Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Poltchageist Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Poltchageist Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Poltchageist Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Poltchageist Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Poltchageist Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Poltchageist Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Poltchageist Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Poltchageist Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Poltchageist Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Poltchageist Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Poltchageist Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Poltchageist Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Poltchageist Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Poltchageist Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Poltchageist Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Poltchageist Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Poltchageist Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Poltchageist Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Poltchageist Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Poltchageist Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Poltchageist Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Poltchageist Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Poltchageist Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Poltchageist Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Poltchageist Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Poltchageist Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Poltchageist Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Poltchageist Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Poltchageist Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Poltchageist Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Poltchageist Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Poltchageist Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Poltchageist Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Poltchageist Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Poltchageist Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Poltchageist Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Poltchageist Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Poltchageist Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Poltchageist Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Poltchageist Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Poltchageist Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Poltchageist Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Poltchageist Candy XL280,000304 Poltchageist Candy10 Poltchageist Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Poltchageist Candy XL290,000304 Poltchageist Candy20 Poltchageist Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Poltchageist Candy XL301,000304 Poltchageist Candy30 Poltchageist Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Poltchageist Candy XL312,000304 Poltchageist Candy40 Poltchageist Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Poltchageist Candy XL323,000304 Poltchageist Candy52 Poltchageist Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Poltchageist Candy XL334,000304 Poltchageist Candy64 Poltchageist Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Poltchageist Candy XL346,000304 Poltchageist Candy76 Poltchageist Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Poltchageist Candy XL358,000304 Poltchageist Candy88 Poltchageist Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Poltchageist Candy XL370,000304 Poltchageist Candy103 Poltchageist Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Poltchageist Candy XL382,000304 Poltchageist Candy118 Poltchageist Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Poltchageist Candy XL395,000304 Poltchageist Candy133 Poltchageist Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Poltchageist Candy XL408,000304 Poltchageist Candy148 Poltchageist Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Poltchageist Candy XL421,000304 Poltchageist Candy165 Poltchageist Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Poltchageist Candy XL434,000304 Poltchageist Candy182 Poltchageist Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Poltchageist Candy XL448,000304 Poltchageist Candy199 Poltchageist Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Poltchageist Candy XL462,000304 Poltchageist Candy216 Poltchageist Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Poltchageist Candy XL476,000304 Poltchageist Candy236 Poltchageist Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Poltchageist Candy XL490,000304 Poltchageist Candy256 Poltchageist Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Poltchageist Candy XL505,000304 Poltchageist Candy276 Poltchageist Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Poltchageist Candy XL520,000304 Poltchageist Candy296 Poltchageist Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Poltchageist

      Poltchageist high resolution sprites

      Poltchageist Pokédex entries

      Paldea
      VersionsPokédex entry

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Poltchageist’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Grass and Ghost-type Pokémon, Poltchageist is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Poltchageist in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Poltchageist in Pokémon GO are Magical Leaf and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.16 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 42.749.

      How does Poltchageist perform in Raids?

      Poltchageist's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Poltchageist rank as a Grass-type attacker?

      Poltchageist's performance as a Grass-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Poltchageist?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Poltchageist: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

      What is Poltchageist’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Poltchageist’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1139 CP and 1287 CP at Level 50.

      Can Poltchageist be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Poltchageist cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Poltchageist Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Poltchageist cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.