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Polteageist

Polteageist

GHOST
HP
60
Atk
65
Def
65
SpA
134
SpD
114
Spe
70
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

Bold 24/0/24/0/0/18

Best Moveset

  1. Shell SmashNORMALStatus24.9%
  2. Baton PassNORMALStatus23.6%
  3. Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial22.6%
  4. Strength SapGRASSStatus12.8%

Best Ability / Item

Cursed BodyWhite HerbWhite Herb

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Best Polteageist Moves

  • #1

    Shell Smash

    NORStatus

    The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

    24.90%
  • #2

    Baton Pass

    NORStatus

    The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

    23.58%
  • #3

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    22.65%
  • #4

    Strength Sap

    GRAStatus

    The user restores its own HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It then lowers the target's Attack stat.

    12.79%
  • #5

    Stored Power

    PSYSpecial20 BP

    The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

    12.04%
  • #6

    Substitute

    NORStatus

    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

    0.88%
  • #7

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    0.86%
  • #8

    Memento

    DARStatus

    The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

    0.44%
  • #9

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.32%
  • #10

    Nasty Plot

    DARStatus

    The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    0.25%
  • #11

    Other

    1.29%

Best Polteageist Natures

  • #1

    Bold 24/0/24/0/0/18

    14.91%
  • #2

    Timid 0/0/2/32/0/32

    9.48%
  • #3

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    8.48%
  • #4

    Bold 24/0/29/0/0/13

    7.60%
  • #5

    Bold 28/0/20/0/0/18

    5.23%
  • #6

    Timid 32/0/0/2/0/32

    5.05%
  • #7

    Timid 32/0/0/8/0/26

    4.90%
  • #8

    Bold 24/0/25/0/0/17

    4.53%
  • #9

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    4.04%
  • #10

    Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

    3.92%
  • #11

    Other

    31.86%

Best Polteageist Abilities

  • #1

    Cursed Body

    May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.

    81.54%
  • #2

    Weak Armor

    The Pokémon's Defense stat is lowered when it takes damage from physical moves, but its Speed stat is sharply boosted.

    18.46%

Best Polteageist Items

  • #1
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    85.59%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    13.22%
  • #3
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.55%
  • #4
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.30%
  • #5
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Dark-type move by 50%.

    0.23%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.05%
  • #7
    Spell Tag

    Spell Tag

    Raises the power of Ghost-type moves.

    0.02%
  • #8
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.02%
  • #9

    Other

    0.02%

Best Polteageist Teammates

  • #1
    Floette-MegaFloette-Mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.39%
  • #2
    Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
    NORGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.83%
  • #3
    Gyarados-MegaGyarados-Mega
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.81%
  • #4
    ArchaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    5.22%
  • #5
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.84%
  • #6
    HippowdonHippowdon
    GRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.39%
  • #7
    Clefable-MegaClefable-Mega
    FAIFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.05%
  • #8
    Heracross-MegaHeracross-Mega
    BUGFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.50%
  • #9
    TinkatonTinkaton
    FAISTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.24%
  • #10
    PangoroPangoro
    FIGDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.64%
  • #11

    Other

    48.09%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Polteageist?

The best moveset for Polteageist in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Shell Smash, Baton Pass, Shadow Ball, Strength Sap.

How to counter Polteageist in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Polteageist can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Polteageist?

The best item for Polteageist is typically White Herb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.