Sinistea

Table of Contents

Sinistea is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Sinistea is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

Sinistea's maximum Combat Power stat is 1287 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Sucker Punch / Shadow Ball. Sinistea encounters are boosted during Fog weather. Shiny Sinistea is available! ✨

Sinistea 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

Sinistea's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Sinistea Type Chart

Sinistea takes increased damage from:Sinistea takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Sinistea takes reduced damage from:Sinistea takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball

Sinistea's best moveset is Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball, with 6.18 DPS (damage per second) and 43.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 6.1843.24.56
      2.DarkSucker Punch PsychicPsychic 5.6039.14.13
      3.GhostAstonish GhostShadow Ball 5.4738.24.03
      4.DarkSucker Punch DarkDark Pulse 5.2536.73.87
      5.GhostAstonish PsychicPsychic 4.8734.03.58
      6.GhostAstonish DarkDark Pulse 4.5031.53.32

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkSucker PunchDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sucker Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy7

        Effects
        Sucker Punch has no special effects.
        See Sucker Punch details page ↗
      • 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 ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse 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 ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

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

      The following chart shows Sinistea's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sinistea'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 Sinistea has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Sinistea in the meta

      Sinistea in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      On appraisal, your Team Leader will tell you whether the Sinistea you caught is the Phony or Authentic Form. It’s literally a cup of tea ☕ filled with a ghost 👻. Hilarious! 😂 Low ATK, lower HP, and even lower DEF… this tea is not brewed for PvE, Trainers! 😅

      ⚔️ Raids

      The Ghost-type meta has plenty of high DPS options, and Sinistea doesn’t make the cut. 👎

      🛡️ Gyms

      Gym attackers in Pokémon GO need some (sinis)tea to refresh themselves. Sinistea can fill that role! 😁

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Sinistea has a pretty cool PvP moveset with the STAB pair of Astonish and Shadow Ball, combined with Dark Pulse, posing a massive threat to a good section of the Little Cup meta! 👻

      It's particularly an amazing lead, tearing down opponents with Shadow Claw and its impressive ATK. However, its DEF is bad, and that sort of breaks its potential in this cup. 💔 Still, a useful Pokémon overall! 🙌

      🔵 Great League

      Sinistea maxes out at only 1287 CP, far below the 1500 mark. As such, it’s too fragile to advance in battles. 🫤

      🟡 Ultra League

      Ultra League is NOT Sinistea’s cup of tea. 😅

      🟣 Master League

      Master League is NEVER Sinistea’s cup of tea. 😅😅

      Pokédex information

      Galar
      Pokédex Number#854
      Height0.1 m
      Weight0.2 kg
      RegionGeneration 8
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Sinistea family

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

      Sinistea Pokémon GOSinistea
      Polteageist Pokémon GOPolteageist
      Sinistea (Antique) Pokémon GOSinistea (Antique)
      Polteageist (Antique) Pokémon GOPolteageist (Antique)
      Sinistea (Phony) Pokémon GOSinistea (Phony)
      Polteageist (Phony) Pokémon GOPolteageist (Phony)
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Sinistea scaled to 0.2788235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Sinistea scaled to 0.27941176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Sinistea scaled to 0.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSinistea scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Sinistea scaled to 0.3529411764705882x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.05 m0.05 m0.1 m0.15 m0.18 m

      Sinistea's height ranges from 0.05 m to 0.18 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 Sinistea 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 m0.175 m
      0′06″0′07″
      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

      Sinistea CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Sinistea's has 1287 max CP (at Level 50). A Sinistea 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, Sinistea 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

      Sinistea 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 Sinistea

      Photobomb

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

      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

      Sinistea Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Sinistea Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sinistea 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 Sinistea in Pokémon GO.

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Sinistea

      Sinistea high resolution sprites

      Sinistea Pokédex entries

      Galar
      VersionsPokédex entry
      SwordThis Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
      ShieldThe teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Sinistea’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Sinistea is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Sinistea in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Sinistea in Pokémon GO are Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.183 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 43.188.

      How does Sinistea perform in Raids?

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

      How does Sinistea rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

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

      What Mega Pokémon boost Sinistea?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Sinistea: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

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

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

      Can Sinistea be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Sinistea can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Sinistea Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Sinistea cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.