Poltchageist
Grass/Ghost-type, Generation 9. Evolves into Sinistcha (Unremarkable) for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Magical Leaf Poltergeist
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Poltergeist costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Poltchageist takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 350
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 650 CP
Poltchageist moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Magical Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Poltergeist Best STAB | Ghost | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Magical Leaf (11.3 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Poltchageist is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Poltchageist
How to get Poltchageist
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 26 | 984 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 26 | 1,065 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 618 | 667 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 769 | 830 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 618 | 667 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 467 | 504 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 618 | 667 |
Is Poltchageist good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Poltchageist has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 50 |
| Lv 3 | 84 |
| Lv 4 | 119 |
| Lv 5 | 153 |
| Lv 6 | 188 |
| Lv 7 | 222 |
| Lv 8 | 256 |
| Lv 9 | 291 |
| Lv 10 | 325 |
| Lv 11 | 358 |
| Lv 12 | 390 |
| Lv 13 | 423 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 455 |
| Lv 15 | 488 |
| Lv 16 | 520 |
| Lv 17 | 553 |
| Lv 18 | 585 |
| Lv 19 | 618 |
| Lv 20 | 650 |
| Lv 21 | 683 |
| Lv 22 | 716 |
| Lv 23 | 748 |
| Lv 24 | 781 |
| Lv 25 | 813 |
| Lv 26 | 846 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 878 |
| Lv 28 | 911 |
| Lv 29 | 943 |
| Lv 30 | 976 |
| Lv 31 | 992 |
| Lv 32 | 1,009 |
| Lv 33 | 1,025 |
| Lv 34 | 1,041 |
| Lv 35 | 1,057 |
| Lv 36 | 1,074 |
| Lv 37 | 1,090 |
| Lv 38 | 1,106 |
| Lv 39 | 1,122 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,139 |
| Lv 41 | 1,153 |
| Lv 42 | 1,168 |
| Lv 43 | 1,182 |
| Lv 44 | 1,197 |
| Lv 45 | 1,212 |
| Lv 46 | 1,227 |
| Lv 47 | 1,242 |
| Lv 48 | 1,257 |
| Lv 49 | 1,272 |
| Lv 50 | 1,287 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #1012
- Height
- 0.10 m
- Weight
- 1.10 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V1012_POKEMON_POLTCHAGEIST
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Poltchageist in Pokemon GO?
Poltchageist's best moveset is Magical Leaf with Poltergeist. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Poltchageist's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Poltchageist takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water. Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Poltchageist's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Poltchageist reaches 1,287 CP at level 50 and 1,139 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Poltchageist?
A 15/15/15 Poltchageist shows 650 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 813 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 488 CP.