Sinistea (Phony Form)
#854 (Galar)
Best moveset for Sinistea (Phony Form)
The best moves for Sinistea (Phony Form) are Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Astonish and Shadow Ball deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
10DPS
40DPS
Defending
8.4DPS
40DPS
Trainer Battles
3.3EPT
2.16DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Sinistea (Phony Form) family. Sinistea (Phony Form) evolves into Polteageist (Phony Form) for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sinistea:
View 2 costumes for Sinistea »
(which only change Sinistea's appearance)
Game images
Sinistea (Phony Form), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Sinistea (Phony Form) is a Ghost Pokémon. It is weak to Ghost and Dark moves. Sinistea's best moveset is Sucker Punch & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 1,287. Sinistea (Phony Form) evolves into Polteageist (Phony Form).
About
"This Pokémon is said to have been born when a lonely spirit possessed a cold, leftover cup of tea."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | 5 | 10 |
| Astonish | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sucker Punch
10 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
40 DPS
|
8 | 100% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
40 DPS
|
7.6 | 95% |
|
Sucker Punch
10 DPS
|
Psychic
31.7 DPS
|
6.9 | 86% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Psychic
31.7 DPS
|
6.4 | 80% |
|
Sucker Punch
10 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 DPS
|
6.2 | 77% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 DPS
|
5.7 | 71% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Sinistea (Phony Form)?
Sinistea (Phony Form) is weak to Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Sinistea (Phony Form) is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam, followed by Mega Gengar, Mega Chandelure and Mega Absol.
The top Sinistea (Phony Form) counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 100% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 95% | |
| Mega Gengar | 92% | |
| Mega Gengar | 92% | |
| Mega Gengar | 91% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 91% | |
| Mega Absol | 89% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 88% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
134 |
| Defense |
|
96 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.1 m |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
488 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
650 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
976 |
|
Level 40 |
1,139 |
|
Level 50 |
1,287 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 813 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,057 |
Costumes
Sinistea costumes
Sinistea (Antique Form - Halloween 2026)
- Sinistea (Antique Form - Halloween 2026) evolves into Polteageist (Antique Form - Halloween 2026).
Sinistea (Phony Form - Halloween 2026)
- Sinistea (Phony Form - Halloween 2026) evolves into Polteageist (Phony Form - Halloween 2026).
