Sinistea
Ghost-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Polteageist for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Sucker Punch Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on Shadow Ball. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sinistea 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
Sinistea moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Sucker Punch Best | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball Best 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 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Sucker Punch (10 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Sinistea raid guide
Best counters against Sinistea
How to get Sinistea
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Sinistea good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sinistea has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (134), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
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
- #0854
- Height
- 0.10 m
- Weight
- 0.20 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0854_POKEMON_SINISTEA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sinistea in Pokemon GO?
Sinistea's best moveset is Sucker Punch (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sinistea's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sinistea takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sinistea's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sinistea reaches 1,287 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,139 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sinistea?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sinistea shows 650 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 813 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Sinistea in Pokemon GO?
Sinistea spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sinistea be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sinistea depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.