Type matchups
Damage Poltchageist takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Ghost type, Poltchageist has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Grass/Ghost typing.
- With Heatproof: Fire 2× → 1×
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 74
- Sp. Def
- 54
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 308
Poltchageist has a base stat total of 308, higher than 17% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (74) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 45 Defense and 54 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Poltchageist can have the abilities Hospitality and Heatproof.
How to beat Poltchageist
Poltchageist takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Poltchageist is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Poltchageist → Sinistcha) and evolves into Sinistcha.
Best counters to Poltchageist
Other Grass/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Poltchageist weak to?
As a Grass/Ghost type, Poltchageist takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Poltchageist resistant to?
Poltchageist resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Poltchageist?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Poltchageist with super-effective attacks.