Competitive Information for Sinistcha [Scarlet/Violet]
Grass / Ghost
Abilities:
Fire damage against this Pokemon is dealt with 1/2 offensive stat; 1/2 burn damage.
On switch-in, this Pokemon restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum HP, rounded down.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sinistcha? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Sinistcha, a stunning Pokémon boasting Grass and Ghost attributes. Sinistcha is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Sinistcha performs in battles.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Scald
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
Dominating single battles, Sinistcha is a renowned Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using formidable special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. Foul Play was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sinistcha? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Heatproof
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 76 Def / 16 SpA / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Matcha Gotcha
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Iron Defense / Strength Sap
- Calm Mind
Sinistcha excels as popular Double Wall during double battles. This strategy is built to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Sinistcha last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Heatproof, fire damage against Sinistcha is dealt with 1/2 offensive stat; 1/2 burn damage. Start with Calm Mind to bolster your defenses, then effortlessly tank hits, heal up, and outlast your opponents in an epic battle of endurance.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Sinistcha's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Strength Sap is a status move (Sinistcha heals hp=target's attack stat. Lowers attack by 1 stage).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Sinistcha's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Scald
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
In double battles, Sinistcha's Special Sweeper role is a dazzling. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using overwhelming special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. Foul Play was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
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Item: Eject Pack / Miracle Seed
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Scald
- Trick Room
Sinistcha shows a remarkable Offensive Trick Roomer prowess in single battles. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. Foul Play was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Sinistcha's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sinistcha is: Water, Rock, Fire or Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Grass or Ghost ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast / Foul Play
- Scald
Sinistcha is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Scald
- Foul Play
Sinistcha is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Scald
- Foul Play
Sinistcha is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Scald
Sinistcha is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Sinistcha cannot move next turn).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Scald
Sinistcha is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sinistcha
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Hospitality
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Scald / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
Sinistcha is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sinistcha's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Hospitality, on switch-in Sinistcha restores 1/4 of its ally's maximum hp rounded down. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Sinistcha's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scald is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sinistcha can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Sinistcha.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sinistcha can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Sinistcha
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Rage Powder
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Scald, Stun Spore, Matcha Gotcha
Moves that boost Sinistcha's stats
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Sinistcha
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Scald
Common Effort Values for Sinistcha in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Sinistcha's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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