Sinistea is a Generation VIII Pokémon known as the Black Tea Pokémon.
Type: Ghost
Abilities:
- Weak Armor: When hit by an attack, the Pokémon's Defense decreases but Speed increases.
- Cursed Body (Hidden Ability): May disable a move used on the Pokémon.
Physical Characteristics:
- Resembles a small teacup with a purple body and yellow eyes.
- Has a decorative yellow pattern around its rim.
- It has a pair of arms with yellow mitt-like hands protruding from its body.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Known for its deceptive behavior, disguising itself as a regular teapot.
- Typically found in Glimwood Tangle, a forest in the Galar region.
In Battle:
- Its Ghost-type moves can be quite powerful against Psychic and Ghost-type opponents.
- The Weak Armor ability allows it to potentially outspeed opponents after being hit.
Evolution:
- Sinistea evolves into Polteageist when exposed to a Cracked Pot or a Chipped Pot.
Interesting Facts:
- Sinistea has two forms: Phony Form, which is more common, and Antique Form, which is extremely rare.
- The tea it produces is said to have a distinct flavor, but drinking it can cause strong hallucinations.
- The teacup it resides in is not its true form, it's a vessel it created to make itself feel more comfortable.