Sinistea (#0854) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk4545–10685–207

Def4545–10685–207

SpA7471–138137–271

SpD5453–116101–227

Spe5049–11294–218

Total308Higher than 19% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Sinistea outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Bug½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Weak Armor
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Cursed BodyHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.45% of teams · rank #65 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest
EVs: 36 HP / 76 Def / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 116 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Shadow Ball
Tera Blast
Nasty Plot
Psychic

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.68%
Rated 1500+0.62%
Rated 1630+0.45%
Rated 1760+0.35%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.45%

Moves

Shadow Ball98.4%
Tera Blast97%
Nasty Plot97%
Psychic47%
Will-O-Wisp43.9%
Stored Power9.1%
Giga Drain3%
Calm Mind1.6%
Poltergeist1.6%
Endure1.4%

Items

Eviolite92.5%
Focus Sash6.1%
Weakness Policy1.4%
White Herb0%
Leftovers0%
Lum Berry0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Modest 36 HP / 76 Def / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 116 Spe90.9%
Timid 60 HP / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe6.1%
Rash 196 HP / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 36 Spe1.6%
Timid 36 HP / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe1.4%
Modest 36 HP / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe0%

Tera types

Fairy97%
Grass1.6%
Normal1.4%
Ghost0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0854SinisteaGhost
1. Use Cracked Pot · or · Use Chipped Pot#0855PolteageistGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

6Aromatic MistRaises a selected ally’s Special Defense by one stage.FairyStatus——20

12Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

30Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

36Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

42Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

48Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

54MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

60Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TM / HM / TR 32

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 1

EggAlly SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Black Tea Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#335Crown Tundra#132Paldea#237Blueberry#127

The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.
Shield
This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ヤバチャ
Japanese (romaji): Yabacha
Korean: 데인차
Chinese (Traditional): 來悲茶
Chinese (Simplified): 来悲茶
French: Théffroi
German: Fatalitee
Spanish: Sinistea
Italian: Sinistea

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 62
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: MineralAmorphous
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 4 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Old Cemetery (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 4 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Old Cemetery (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Shield 6 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Glimwood TangleWalking in the overworld · Lv 34–36
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 5 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Glimwood TangleWalking in the overworld · Lv 34–36
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30