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#0854 Sinistea

Sinistea artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Ghost
Abilities
Weak ArmorPhysical hits cut Defense but sharply up Speed.
Hidden ability
Cursed BodyGhost-type move power is increased by 30%.
Capture
Gender
genderless
Egg groups
Mineral / Amorphous
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Sp. Atk
Sinistea’s base stats
HP40
Attack45
Defense45
Sp. Atk74
Sp. Def54
Speed50
Total308

Where to find it

No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Evolution

Evolves into Polteageist: not available through normal play: the item it needs, Cracked Pot, can't be obtained.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Sinistea’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1AstonishGhostPhysical3010015The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
1WithdrawWaterStatus——40The user withdraws into its shell to toughen its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
6Aromatic MistFairyStatus——20A mysterious aroma raises the Sp. Def of the user’s side.
12Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
18ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
30AromatherapyGrassStatus——5The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.
36Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
42Nasty PlotDarkStatus——20The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages.
48Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
54MementoDarkStatus—10010The user sacrifices its own life. In return, it lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk by 2 stages.
60Shell SmashNormalStatus——15The user breaks its shell. Its Defense and Sp. Def fall, but Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed sharply rise.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Sinistea can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010Materializes psychic waves to attack the target, dealing physical damage.
TM99Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.

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