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Sinistea Black Tea Pokémon ヤバチャ Yabacha #0854 Sinistea Phony Form Antique Form Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Unknown Unknown Unknown Phony Form Unknown Unknown Antique Form Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Weak Armor Cacophony Phony Form Cacophony Antique Form Cursed Body Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Phony Form Cacophony Antique Form
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 120(24.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Mineral andAmorphous Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 0'04" 0.1 m Sinistea 0'0" 0 m Phony Form 0'0" 0 m Antique Form 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 0.4 lbs. 0.2 kg Sinistea 0 lbs. 0 kg Phony Form 0 lbs. 0 kg Antique Form 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 62	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Sinistea 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Phony Form 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Antique Form 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Phony Form
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 50
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sinistea (Japanese:ヤバチャYabacha) is aGhost-typePokémon introduced inGeneration VIII.

Itevolves intoPolteageist when exposed to aCracked Pot or aChipped Pot, depending on Sinistea'sform.

• ThePhony Form (which lacks a stamp of authenticity) requires aCracked Pot to evolve.
• TheAntique Form (which has a stamp of authenticity) requires aChipped Pot to evolve.

It bears aclose resemblance toPoltchageist; however, the two are separate species.

Biology

Sinistea is aPokémon said to be created when a lonely spirit possesses a cold, leftover cup of tea. It is one of theshortest Pokémon in existence. The teacup that Sinistea lives in is a famous piece of antique tableware; seafoam green in color with gold rims and a lacy pattern that resembles a face (and functioning as one, being able to change to express emotions). However, there are many forgeries in circulation.

The swirl pattern on Sinistea's purple body serves as a weakness. Should a Sinistea get stirred, the swirl will disappear and cause it to get dizzy. Sinistea can absorb the life force of anyone who drinks it. While it can wait patiently, most of Sinistea's opportunities end up being short, as it tastes so bad that it is spat out immediately. Sinistea inhabits hotels and homes. The Antique Form of Sinistea is highly sought after by certain enthusiasts. These collectors dedicate considerable time and effort to prepare the perfect tea and teacup, hoping that a Sinistea will come and possess their selections.Poltchageist bears a resemblance to Sinistea, although the two species are biologically unrelated.

Forms

Sinistea has two separate forms: Phony Form and Antique Form. Telling either of these forms apart requires careful inspection; Antique Form Sinistea has a stamp of authenticity on the bottom of its cup, whereas Phony Form Sinistea lacks it. This stamp appears as a teal-colored emblem on the bottom inside rim of the cup.

Phony Form

Antique Form

Evolution

Sinistea evolves intoPolteageist.

Unevolved Sinistea  Ghost

→

First Evolution Polteageist  Ghost

Game data

Pokédex entries

Sinistea in thePaldea Pokédex	Sinistea in theBlueberry Pokédex

Game locations

In events

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Sinistea is available inScarlet and Violet.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM198 TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Sinistea Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Sinistea

Bybreeding

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Sinistea Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Sinistea Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sinistea

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Phony Form

Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 134 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks:Astonish,Sucker Punch Charged Attacks:Shadow Ball,Psychic,Dark Pulse

Antique Form

Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 134 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 400 Fast Attacks:Astonish,Sucker Punch Charged Attacks:Shadow Ball,Psychic,Dark Pulse

Form data

Sinistea has two separate forms: Phony Form and Antique Form. Its form is maintained throughEvolution intoPolteageist and cannot be changed.

The Antique Form is rarer and has a stamp of authenticity hidden on the underside of its base. The only functional difference between the two forms is theEvolution item used by Sinistea to evolve into Polteageist: Phony Form Sinistea requires aCracked Pot, while Antique Form Sinistea requires aChipped Pot.

Antique Form Sinistea does not obey typicalform inheritance rules when breeding, and therefore cannot produceEggs that contain Antique Form Sinistea. All Sinistea that hatch from Eggs will always be Phony Form, regardless of the parent's form.

InPokémon Sword and Shield, Sinistea's forms are not named, despite being included in thePokédex. This was also originally the case inPokémon HOME. However, the "Phony Form" and "Antique Form" names were used inPokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide, as well as some official websites.^[1] Starting inPokémon Scarlet and Violet, these form names are included in the Pokédex in-game, with Pokémon HOME also being updated to include them.

In Japanese, the names of Sinistea's forms use 「フォルム」form, the term otherwise primarily used in the names of forms localized as Forme in English.

In the mobile version of Pokémon HOME, Sinistea is one of few Pokémon that can be "rotated" when viewed in thePokédex, which replaces its render with a version viewed from behind so that its form difference can be seen.

Phony Form Sinistea

Antique Form Sinistea

Evolution data

Phony Form

Unevolved Sinistea  Ghost

Cracked Pot →

First Evolution Polteageist  Ghost

Antique Form

Unevolved Sinistea  Ghost

Chipped Pot →

First Evolution Polteageist  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeSinistea images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

A Sinistea debuted inThe Spectral Express!, whereAllister asked it to put some tea intoAsh's mouth, who was possessed by aSpiritomb.

A Phony Form Sinistea appeared inSlip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!, born fromDiana's antique teacup when aPolteageist poured its tea into it. Along with Polteageist, it subsequently joined theRising Volt Tacklers on their travels.

Minor appearances

ATrainer's Sinistea appeared inThe Winding Path to Greatness!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

ATrainer's Sinistea appeared inThe Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

Professor Magnolia owns a Sinistea and Polteageist, both in their Antique Form, as shown inTeary!! The Voice of the Master. She found them inGlimwood Tangle when her car crashed and she was forced to stop to fix it.

In the TCG

Main article:Sinistea (TCG)

Trivia

• Sinistea is tied with Roaming FormGimmighoul andPoltchageist as theshortestGhost-type Pokémon.
• Sinistea was designed byJames Turner.^[2]
• The Sinistea and Poltchageist lines are the onlyconvergent pairing that share atype andEgg Groups with each other, as well as the only ones with multiple forms.

Origin

Sinistea is based on a ghost (possibly apoltergeist, a mischievous ghost that possesses objects) possessing a cup of tea,^[2] which hashistorical and cultural significance in the United Kingdom, the countryGalar is based on. The way Sinistea holds its own cup references a way of holding a teacup with one's pinky finger sticking out,^[3] which is commonly and erroneously believed to be part of tea drinking etiquette. Additionally, the bit of tea hanging from Sinistea's rim resembles both a tongue and a tea bag tag.

Sinistea's forms may be based onporcelain forgeries. One way porcelain makers historically combatted forgeries was to create astamp of authenticity on their products, hence the stamp under Antique Form Sinistea.

Name origin

Sinistea may be a combination ofsinister andtea.

Yabacha may be a combination of やばいyabai (dangerous; terrible) and 茶cha (tea).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヤバチャYabacha Fromやばいyabai and茶cha French Théffroi Fromthé,froid andeffroi Spanish Sinistea Same as English name German Fatalitee Fromfatal orfatalité andTee Italian Sinistea Same as English name Korean 데인차Dancha Fromdanger and차 (茶)cha Mandarin Chinese 來悲茶 / 来悲茶Láibēichá From來 / 来lái,悲bēi,茶chá, and a pun of來杯茶 / 来杯茶lái bēi chá Cantonese Chinese 來悲茶Lòihbēichàh From來lòih,悲bēi, and茶chàh

More languages Hindi चायकिरूChaikiroo Fromचायchāy Thai ยาบาฉะYabacha Transcription of Japanese name Vietnamese Yabacha Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Poltchageist

References

External links

Convergent species and their counterparts

See also:
Regional forms (Alolan •Galarian •Hisuian •Paldean)

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