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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
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 and Amorphous 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}}}	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}}}
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 a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

It evolves into Polteageist when exposed to a Cracked Pot or a Chipped Pot. The item required depends on its form.

• The Phony Form^[1][2] (if it lacks a stamp of authenticity) requires a Cracked Pot to evolve.
• The Antique Form^[1][3] (if it has a stamp of authenticity) requires a Chipped Pot to evolve.

Biology

Sinistea is a Pokémon said to be created when a lonely spirit possesses a cold, leftover cup of tea. It is one of the shortest 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. However, there are many forgeries in circulation. Antique Form Sinistea has a stamp of authenticity on the bottom of the cup, whereas Phony Form Sinistea lacks it. This stamp appears as a teal colored emblem on the bottom inside rim of the cup.

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. Poltchageist bears a resemblance to Sinistea, although the two species are biologically unrelated.

Forms

Sinistea has two separate forms: Phony Form and Antique Form.

Phony Form

Antique Form

Evolution

Sinistea evolves into Polteageist.

Phony Form

Unevolved Sinistea  Ghost

→

First evolution Polteageist  Ghost

Antique Form

Unevolved Sinistea  Ghost

→

First evolution Polteageist  Ghost

In the anime

Sinistea in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

A Sinistea debuted in The Spectral Express!.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Sinistea appeared in The Winding Path to Greatness!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Trainer's Sinistea appeared in The Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Sinistea in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

Professor Magnolia owns a Sinistea and Polteageist, both in their Antique Form, as shown in Teary!! The Voice of the Master.

In the TCG

Main article: Sinistea (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In events

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM

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

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

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

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

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sinistea Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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

Pokémon GO File:GO854.png 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

Form data

Sinistea has two non-interchangeable forms: Phony Form and Antique Form.^[1]

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 the Evolution item used by Sinistea to evolve into Polteageist: Phony Form Sinistea requires a Cracked Pot, while Antique Form Sinistea requires a Chipped Pot.

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

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.

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 see Sinistea images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Sinistea is tied with Roaming Form Gimmighoul as the shortest Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Sinistea was designed by James Turner.^[4]

Origin

Sinistea is based on a ghost (possibly a poltergeist, a mischievous ghost that possesses objects) possessing a cup of tea,^[4] which has historical and cultural significance in the United Kingdom, the country Galar is based on. The way Sinistea holds its own cup references a way of holding a teacup with one's pinky finger sticking out,^[5] 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 on porcelain forgeries. One way porcelain makers historically combatted forgeries was to create a stamp of authenticity on their products, hence the stamp under Antique Form Sinistea.

Name origin

Sinistea may be a combination of sinister and tea.

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 From thé, froid and effroi Spanish Sinistea Same as English name German Fatalitee From fatal or fatalité and Tee Italian Sinistea Same as English name Korean 데인차 Dancha From danger and 차 (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 Thai ยาบาฉะ Yabacha Transcription of Japanese name Vietnamese Yabacha Transcription of Japanese name

Phony Form

Language Title Japanese がんさくフォルム Counterfeit Forme Chinese Cantonese 贗品形態 Ngaahnbán Yìhngtaai Mandarin 贗品形態 / 赝品形态 Yànpǐn Xíngtài French Forme Contrefaçon German Fälschungsform Indonesian Bentuk Imitasi Italian Forma Contraffatta Korean 위작품 Wijakpum Malaysian Bentuk Palsu Brazilian Portuguese Forma Falsificada Spanish Forma Arcaica Thai ฟอร์มของปลอม Turkish Sahte Formu Vietnamese Dạng Rởm

Antique Form

Language Title Japanese しんさくフォルム Authentic Forme Chinese Cantonese 真品形態 Jānbán Yìhngtaai Mandarin 真品形態 / 真品形态 Zhēnpǐn Xíngtài French Forme Authentique German Originalform Indonesian Bentuk Antik Asli Italian Forma Autentica Korean 진작품 Jinjakpum Malaysian Bentuk Antik Brazilian Portuguese Forma Autêntica Spanish Forma Genuina Thai ฟอร์มของแท้ Turkish Antika Formu Vietnamese Dạng Thật

Related articles

• List of Pokémon with form differences

References

External links

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