Polteageist (Phony)

Table of Contents

Polteageist (Phony) is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Polteageist (Phony) is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

Polteageist (Phony)'s maximum Combat Power stat is 3458 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball. Polteageist (Phony) encounters are boosted during Fog weather. Shiny Polteageist (Phony) is not yet available.

StatsStats

Max CP3458 CP
Attack248 ATK
Defense189 DEF
Stamina155 HP
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo

Polteageist (Phony) Type Chart

Polteageist (Phony) takes increased damage from:Polteageist (Phony) takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Dark
  • Ghost
Polteageist (Phony) takes reduced damage from:Polteageist (Phony) takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Bug
  • Poison
-60.9%
  • Fighting
  • Normal

Polteageist (Phony)'s Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderF TierExternal Link
Ghost Ghost-type Attacker
Hex / Shadow Ball
A TierExternal Link#25

Polteageist (Phony)'s best moves and movesets

Moves
Polteageist (Phony)'s best moveset is Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball, with 15.24 DPS (damage per second) and 217.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
  • DPS15.24
  • TDO217.20
  • Weather
    • fog
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 15.24217.227.1
      2.GhostHex GhostShadow Ball 15.02214.026.7
      3.GhostAstonish GhostShadow Ball 14.59207.825.9
      4.DarkSucker Punch PsychicPsychic 12.97184.823.0
      5.GhostHex PsychicPsychic 12.69180.822.5
      6.GhostAstonish PsychicPsychic 12.25174.621.8
      7.DarkSucker Punch DarkDark Pulse 11.61165.420.6
      8.GhostHex DarkDark Pulse 11.29160.920.0
      1 of 2
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      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 ↗
      • GhostHexDamage8Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Hex
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13

        Effects
        Hex has no special effects.
        See Hex details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • 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
        Energy55

        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 ↗

      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Polteageist (Phony)'s has 3458 max CP (at Level 50). A Polteageist (Phony) obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1668 CP to 1747 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2085 CP to 2185 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Polteageist (Phony) can be found in the 1251 CP to 1311 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3458 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1251 CP - 1311 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1668 CP - 1747 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1668 CP - 1747 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2085 CP - 2185 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 CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Polteageist (Phony) Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      143 CP2135 CP3227 CP
      4320 CP5412 CP6504 CP
      7597 CP8689 CP9781 CP
      10874 CP11961 CP121049 CP
      131136 CP141223 CP151311 CP
      161398 CP171485 CP181573 CP
      191660 CP201747 CP211835 CP
      221922 CP232010 CP242097 CP
      252185 CP262272 CP272359 CP
      282447 CP292534 CP302622 CP
      312665 CP322709 CP332753 CP
      342796 CP352840 CP362884 CP
      372927 CP382971 CP393015 CP
      403058 CP413097 CP423136 CP
      433176 CP443215 CP453255 CP
      463295 CP473335 CP483376 CP
      493417 CP503458 CP

      Polteageist (Phony) in the meta

      Polteageist (Phony) in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      The cup of (Sinis)tea turns into a full-blown teapot… Polteageist! 🫖

      And to everyone’s surprise, Polteageist has a 248 ATK stat! Oh my! 😳

      But to no one’s surprise, it’s a glass cannon as well. 😛

      That said, Hex + Shadow Ball is meta and makes Polteageist a very usable Ghost-type attacker! 👻

      ⚔️ Raids

      There’s a legion of Ghost-type Pokémon better than Polteageist in DPS and TDO. That said, you can still use this Pokémon in Raids as long as you dodge well. 💨 Not a premier pick, but capable for sure! 💪

      🛡️ Gyms

      A pretty fragile Pokémon, so not ideal for Gym defense. ❌

      PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🔵 Great League

      Polteageist has no niche in the Great League, suffering from low bulk and lacking a reliable way to bait shields. 📉

      🟡 Ultra League

      Ghost-types are highly common in the Ultra League, and most of them are far superior to Polteageist in every possible way. Avoid using it if you want to secure wins. 😅

      🟣 Master League

      Absolutely not! 🚧

      Mega Pokémon that boost Polteageist (Phony)

      Photobomb

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

      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

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Polteageist (Phony) in Pokémon GO is 4.18%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 10.33% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 15.08%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -4.18%4.80%6.21%7.60%
              Curve7.01%8.02%10.33%12.58%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -6.21%7.11%9.17%11.19%
              Curve10.33%11.78%15.08%18.26%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 7.41%8.47%10.90%13.27%
              Curve12.26%13.97%17.82%21.49%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 10.14%11.57%14.81%17.94%
              Curve16.61%18.86%23.85%28.55%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Polteageist (Phony), we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Pokédex information

              Galar
              Pokédex Number#855
              Height0.2 m
              Weight0.4 kg
              RegionGeneration 8
              Can be tradedAllowed
              Pokémon Home transferAllowed
              Base Catch Rate5%
              Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
              Catch rewards
              Candy5
              Stardust300
              Additional Move Cost
              Candy50
              Stardust50000

              Size information

              XXSXSMXLXXL
              Polteageist (Phony) scaled to 0.3076470588235294x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Polteageist (Phony) scaled to 0.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Polteageist (Phony) scaled to 0.36764705882352944x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPolteageist (Phony) scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Polteageist (Phony) scaled to 0.45588235294117646x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
              0.1 m0.1 m0.2 m0.3 m0.35 m

              Polteageist (Phony)'s height ranges from 0.1 m to 0.35 m, with the average being 0.2 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 Polteageist (Phony) in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

              SizeLower boundUpper bound
              XXS0.098 m0.1 m
              0′04″0′04″
              XS0.1 m0.2 m
              0′04″0′08″
              M0.15 m0.25 m
              0′06″0′10″
              XL0.25 m0.3 m
              0′10″0′12″
              XXL0.3 m0.35 m
              0′12″1′02″

              Encounter data

              Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
              Movement Timer0
              Jump Time0
              Attack Probability10.0%
              Attack Timer0
              Dodge Probability15.0%
              Dodge Duration0.0s
              Dodge Distance0.5
              Min Action Frequency1s
              Max Action Frequency2s

              Polteageist (Phony) Pokédex entries

              Galar
              VersionsPokédex entry
              SwordThis species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
              ShieldLeaving leftover black tea unattended is asking for this Pokémon to come along and pour itself into it, turning the tea into a new Polteageist.

              Sprites

              Photobomb

              Regular and Shiny Polteageist (Phony)

              Polteageist (Phony) high resolution sprites

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Polteageist (Phony). Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              No home sprites available

              Wallpaper

              Polteageist (Phony)Polteageist (Phony)Polteageist (Phony)Polteageist (Phony)

              Frequently Asked Questions

              What are Polteageist (Phony)’s strengths and weaknesses?

              As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Polteageist (Phony) is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

              What are the best moves for Polteageist (Phony) in Pokémon GO?

              The best moves for Polteageist (Phony) in Pokémon GO are Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.242 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 217.199.

              How does Polteageist (Phony) perform in Raids?

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

              How does Polteageist (Phony) rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

              Polteageist (Phony) is a solid A-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #25. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

              What Mega Pokémon boost Polteageist (Phony)?

              The following Mega Pokémon boost Polteageist (Phony): Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

              What is Polteageist (Phony)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

              Polteageist (Phony)’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3058 CP and 3458 CP at Level 50.

              Can Polteageist (Phony) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

              Polteageist (Phony) cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

              Can Polteageist (Phony) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

              Polteageist (Phony) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.