Poltchageistin Pokémon SoulGold
grassghost
Pokédex Entry
Matcha Pokémon
Supposedly, the regrets of a tea ceremony master who died before perfecting his craft lingered in some matcha and became a Pokémon.
Poltchageist in Pokémon SoulGold
Poltchageist is #1012 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its grass/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
FrontNormal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
2 Forms Available
Type
GrassGhost
Dex
#1012
Abilities
Hospitality(Primary)
Restores ally's HP.
Heatproof(Secondary)
Heat and burn protection.
Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
mineral, amorphous
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
120
Base Exp
62
EV Yield
1 SpecialAttack
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
Base form
Base form
Use Unremarkableteacup on Poltchageist
Use Master Pieceteacup on Poltchageist
How to Obtain
Poltchageist can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 35. Expect to find it at level 18.
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore | grass | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP30 | ||
| Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | ||
| Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 6Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP0 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Life DewLevel: 12Life Dew | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies. | ||||||
| Foul PlayLevel: 18Foul Play | dark | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. | ||||||
| Mega DrainLevel: 24Mega Drain | grass | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP0 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| HexLevel: 30Hex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| Rage PowderLevel: 36Rage Powder | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | ||
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 48Shadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| MementoLevel: 54Memento | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| Leaf StormLevel: 60Leaf Storm | grass | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | ||
| Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (15)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM87TM87 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| HexHex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ScaldScald | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM55TM55 | |
| Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
Type Summary
5
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
2
Immunities
7
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Poltchageist. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Poltchageist resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Poltchageist, either offensively or defensively.
Pidgey
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Pidgeotto
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Pidgeot
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Farfetch'd
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Hoothoot
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Noctowl
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Swablu
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Starly
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Staravia
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Staraptor
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Rufflet
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Braviary
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Fletchling
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Litleo
firenormal
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Pyroar
firenormal
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Obstagoon
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Charizard
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Butterfree
bugflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Zubat
poisonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Golbat
poisonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
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