No. 0854
Sinistea
Black Tea Pokémon
Sinistea is a Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 308. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.1 m 0′04″
- Weight
- 0.2 kg 0.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 308 Higher than 19% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Sinistea outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →If this Pokémon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
Everything about Cursed Body →Other Pokémon with Cursed Body 12
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Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.5% of teams · rank #65 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eviolite- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 36 HP / 76 Def / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 116 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Shadow Ball98.4%
- Tera Blast97.0%
- Nasty Plot97.0%
- Psychic47.0%
- Will-O-Wisp43.9%
- Stored Power9.1%
- Giga Drain3.0%
- Calm Mind1.6%
- Poltergeist1.6%
- Endure1.4%
Items
- Eviolite92.5%
Focus Sash6.1%
Weakness Policy1.4%
White Herb0%
Leftovers0%
Lum Berry0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
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
- Fairy97.0%
- Grass1.6%
- Normal1.4%
- Ghost0%
Common teammates
Mienfoo94.5%
Vullaby94.5%
Numel93.0%
Impidimp93.0%
Minccino86.9%
Sandshrew-Alola6.1%
Zorua-Hisui1.5%
Mudbray1.5%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 11
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 6 | Aromatic MistRaises an ally's Sp. Def by 1. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 12 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 30 | Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 48 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 32
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM42 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM54 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM80 | MetronomePicks a random move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM92 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM109 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM151 | Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection. | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM161 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM198 | PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item. | Ghost | Phys | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 1
| Egg | Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
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No moves match those filters.
Biology
Sinistea are teacup Pokémon. This Pokémon has authentic and phony forms. They say that this Pokémon forms because a cup of black tea was abandoned.
Design & origin
Sinistea are inspired by black tea, and their authentic and phony forms emulate antique collecting.
Forms
Authentic Sinistea
Authentic Sinistea have a seal of authenticity on the bottom of their cup, whereas phonies do not. Authentic Sinistea are much rarer to find than their phony counterparts.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Black Tea Pokémon
- Galar · Sword & Shield
- Color
- Purple
- —
The teacup in which this Pokémon makes its home is a famous piece of antique tableware. Many forgeries are in circulation.
ShieldThis Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea.
Sword
Names around the world
- English
- Sinistea
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 1 SpA
- 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 62
- Medium
Breeding
- MineralAmorphous
- Genderless
- 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
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.