Type matchups
Damage Polteageist takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Polteageist has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 134
- Sp. Def
- 114
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 508
Polteageist has a base stat total of 508, higher than 68% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (134) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 60 HP, 65 Defense and 114 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Polteageist can have the abilities Weak Armor and Cursed Body.
How to beat Polteageist
Polteageist takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Polteageist's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Polteageist's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Polteageist's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Polteageist is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Sinistea → Polteageist), evolving from Sinistea.
Best counters to Polteageist
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Polteageist weak to?
As a Ghost type, Polteageist takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Polteageist resistant to?
Polteageist resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Polteageist?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Polteageist with super-effective attacks.