Type matchups
Damage Sinistcha takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Ghost type, Sinistcha has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Grass/Ghost typing.
- With Heatproof: Fire 2× → 1×
Base stats
- HP
- 71
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 106
- Sp. Atk
- 121
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 508
Sinistcha has a base stat total of 508, higher than 68% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (121) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 71 HP, 106 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Sinistcha can have the abilities Hospitality and Heatproof.
How to beat Sinistcha
Sinistcha takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Sinistcha is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Poltchageist → Sinistcha), evolving from Poltchageist.
Best counters to Sinistcha
Other Grass/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sinistcha weak to?
As a Grass/Ghost type, Sinistcha takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Sinistcha resistant to?
Sinistcha resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Sinistcha?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Sinistcha with super-effective attacks.