Competitive Information for Sinistea [Scarlet/Violet]
Ghost
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
If a physical attack hits this Pokemon, Defense is lowered by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sinistea? 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 Sinistea, a superb Pokémon boasting Ghost attributes. Sinistea is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Uncover the best movesets for Sinistea below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
Ready for single battles? Sinistea is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with lethal special moves. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Sinistea is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ 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 Sinistea? 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: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
Ready for double battles? Sinistea is a wonderful Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using brute special power. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Sinistea is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ 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: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 164 Def / 92 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Trick Room
Sinistea makes an an awesome Defensive Trick Roomer in single battles. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Sinistea is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ 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.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sinistea is: Fairy, Fighting, Dark or Normal
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Giga Drain / Mega Drain
Sinistea is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Mega Drain is a special 40-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a notable Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Giga Drain / Mega Drain
Sinistea is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Mega Drain is a special 40-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast / Giga Drain
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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 Grass-type move).
♦ Giga Drain is a special TERA-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ 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 Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Giga Drain / Mega Drain
Sinistea is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ Psyshock is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ 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).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Mega Drain is a special 40-base power Grass-type move (Sinistea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sinistea
Item: White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Sinistea is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Sinistea's negative stat changes once. Life Orb boosts the power of Sinistea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Sinistea it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
♦ 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 Water-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ 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 Sinistea 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 Sinistea.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sinistea 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 Sinistea
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Ability: Weak armor + Item: White herb
- Ability: Weak armor + Item: Weakness policy
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Sinistea's stats
- Aromatic Mist
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Shell Smash
- Withdraw
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Sinistea
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Stored Power
Common Effort Values for Sinistea 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 Sinistea'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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