Poltchageist is a Grass and Ghost type Pokémon from Paldea, introduced in Generation 9 and known as the Matcha Pokémon. It stands 0.1 m tall, weighs 1.1 kg and has a base stat total of 308.
Its highest base stat is Sp. Atk at 74 and its lowest is HP at 40. Its total of 308 is higher than 19% of all Pokémon.
| HP | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | |
| Defense | 45 | |
| Sp. Atk | 74 | |
| Sp. Def | 54 | |
| Speed | 50 | |
| Total | 308 |
Poltchageist takes double damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves. It resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting moves.
Poltchageist evolves into Sinistcha with a Moon Stone.
Poltchageist has a catch rate of 120 out of 255, which makes it fairly easy to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.
In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Poltchageist lives in the Meadow. Wild Poltchageist start turning up once your partner is around level 2. It's easier to find at night. Tap Track on this page and it will turn up more often.
Poltchageist isn't found in the wild in the main games listed in PokeAPI. It's usually a gift, an event or a special encounter.
Poltchageist is weak to Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.
Strong counters that also resist its attacks:
These are the attacks Poltchageist learns by levelling up in the newest games, which are the same moves it learns in Tall Grass Club. Its first moves are Stun Spore and Astonish.
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | - | 75% |
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100% |
| 6 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100% |
| 18 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100% |
| 24 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100% |
| 30 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100% |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100% |
| 48 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100% |
| 60 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90% |