Poltchagstin Pokémon Ghost Grey

grassghost

Pokédex Entry

Matcha Pokémon

A ghost who has taken a liking to the intricate ceremonies of tea from the east. It will heal that which hurts you.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassGhost

Dex

#133 Regional Dex

Abilities

Heatproof(Primary)

Heat protection.

Filter(Secondary)

Powers down ”Super effective” moves.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Slower (35 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

None

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2flying ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Evolution Chain

Poltchagst

Base form

→

Sinistcha

Use Harvest Stone on Poltchagst

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How to Obtain

Look for Poltchagst in Route 6 (rare), and in Route 3 (very rare). Wild ones range from level five to 16.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	Paralyzing dust is scattered wildly. It may paralyze the foe.
1	WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw	The user withdraws its body in its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack using a startling shout. It also may make the foe flinch.
6	AbsorbLevel: 6Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
6	AbsorbLevel: 6Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
12	AromatherapyLevel: 12Aromatherapy	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
12	AromatherapyLevel: 12Aromatherapy	A soothing scent is released to heal all status problems in the user's party.
18	Miracle EyeLevel: 18Miracle Eye	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
18	Miracle EyeLevel: 18Miracle Eye	Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade.
24	Mega DrainLevel: 24Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
24	Mega DrainLevel: 24Mega Drain	A tough attack that drains half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
30	HexLevel: 30Hex	ghost	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
30	HexLevel: 30Hex	This attack does double damage to a target affected by a status problem.
36	TormentLevel: 36Torment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
36	TormentLevel: 36Torment	It enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively.
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
48	Shadow BallLevel: 48Shadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
48	Shadow BallLevel: 48Shadow Ball	A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
54	MementoLevel: 54Memento	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
54	MementoLevel: 54Memento	The user faints, but sharply lowers the foe's Attack and Sp. Atk.
55	Worry SeedLevel: 55Worry Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
55	Worry SeedLevel: 55Worry Seed	A worrying seed is planted on the foe, making its ability Insomnia.
60	Leaf StormLevel: 60Leaf Storm	grass	PWR130	ACC90	PP5
60	Leaf StormLevel: 60Leaf Storm	An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack.
PanicPanic	ghost	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
PanicPanic	A desperate attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	The user endures any hit with 1 HP left. It may fail if used in succession.
CurseCurse	typeless	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types.
TickleTickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
TickleTickle	The foe is made to laugh, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
WishWish	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
WishWish	A self-healing move that restores half the full HP on the next turn.
GreedGreed	ghost	PWR50	ACC100	PP40
GreedGreed	One's own greedy attack that also steals the foe's hold item.
DetectDetect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
DetectDetect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Fake TearsFake Tears	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Fake TearsFake Tears	The user feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
YawnYawn	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
YawnYawn	A huge yawn lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Heal BellHeal Bell	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Heal BellHeal Bell	A soothing bell chimes to heal the status problems of all allies.
Stored PowerStored Power	psychic	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
Stored PowerStored Power	The user attacks with a stored power that grows with each raised stat.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Night ShadeNight Shade	ghost	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
Night ShadeNight Shade	An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level.
MetronomeMetronome	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
MetronomeMetronome	Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM07TM07
Seed BombSeed Bomb	The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
BubblebeamBubblebeam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	TM09TM09
BubblebeamBubblebeam	A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	TM34TM34
Mud ShotMud Shot	The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
Dream EaterDream Eater	Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM42TM42
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM45TM45
Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp	A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP10	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20	TM48TM48
HypnosisHypnosis	Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass.
Soul ShiftSoul Shift	psychic	PWR10	ACC100	PP35	HM02HM02
Soul ShiftSoul Shift	Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC70	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.
ShatterpointShatterpoint	psychic	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
ShatterpointShatterpoint	An attack that will use Psychic power to shatter invisible walls and barriers.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Purify (Pewter City)Purify	dark	PWR10	ACC100	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Purify (Pewter City)Purify	The user purges the foe's soul, making it lose its Ghost immunities.
Refresh (Pewter City)Refresh	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Refresh (Pewter City)Refresh	A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Foresight (Pewter City)Foresight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Foresight (Pewter City)Foresight	Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade.
Aqua Jet (Pewter City)Aqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP30	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Aqua Jet (Pewter City)Aqua Jet	An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to scare first.
Mercy (Pewter City)Mercy	ghost	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Mercy (Pewter City)Mercy	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Double-Edge(Unknown)Double-Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Unknown	TutorTutor
Double-Edge(Unknown)Double-Edge	A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.
Solarbeam (Pewter City)Solarbeam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Solarbeam (Pewter City)Solarbeam	A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn.
Heal Bell (Pewter City)Heal Bell	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Heal Bell (Pewter City)Heal Bell	A soothing bell chimes to heal the status problems of all allies.
Mirror Coat (Pewter City)Mirror Coat	psychic	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Mirror Coat (Pewter City)Mirror Coat	A retaliation move that pays back the foe's special attack double.
Substitute(Fuchsia City, Pewter City)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fuchsia City, Pewter City	TutorTutor
Substitute(Fuchsia City, Pewter City)Substitute	The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP.
Sunny Day (Pewter City)Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Sunny Day (Pewter City)Sunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Rain Dance (Pewter City)Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Rain Dance (Pewter City)Rain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Weather Ball (Pewter City)Weather Ball	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Weather Ball (Pewter City)Weather Ball	An attack that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
Grudge (Pewter City)Grudge	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Grudge (Pewter City)Grudge	If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it.
Curse (Pewter City)Curse	typeless	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Curse (Pewter City)Curse	A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types.
Future Sight (Pewter City)Future Sight	psychic	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Future Sight (Pewter City)Future Sight	Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked psychically.