Polteageistin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Black Tea Pokémon
This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
Polteageist in Pokémon SoulGold
Polteageist is #855 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Its stats change when hit.
Disables moves on contact.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeatimeLevel: 0Teatime | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| All Pokémon have teatime and eat their Berries. | ||||||
| Mega DrainLevel: 1Mega Drain | grass | 40 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw | water | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | 30 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| Aromatic MistLevel: 1Aromatic Mist | fairy | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Raises the Sp. Def of a partner Pokémon. | ||||||
| Strength SapLevel: 1Strength Sap | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 18Protect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 24Sucker Punch | dark | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack. | ||||||
| Sweet ScentLevel: 30Sweet Scent | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness.Allures the foes to reduce evasiveness. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 36Giga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 42Nasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 48Shadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| MementoLevel: 54Memento | dark | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| Shell SmashLevel: 60Shell Smash | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 66Curse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
TM/HM Moves (22)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM97TM97 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM87TM87 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| HexHex | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | 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 | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Polteageist. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Polteageist resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Polteageist, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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