Flavor Text |
![Polteageist Sprite](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/icon/855.png) | Sword | This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found. |
Shield | Leaving leftover black tea unattended is asking for this Pokémon to come along and pour itself into it, turning the tea into a new Polteageist. | ![Polteageist Sprite](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/icon/855.png) | Sword | Trainers Polteageist trusts will be allowed to experience its distinctive flavor and aroma firsthand by sampling just a tiny bit of its tea. |
Shield | When angered, it launches tea from its body at the offender's mouth. The tea causes strong chills if swallowed. |
Standard Level Up |
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Evolve |
Teatime |
![Teatime - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Teatime: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user has teatime with all the Pokémon in the battle. Each Pokémon eats its held Berry. |
— |
Teatime |
![Teatime - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Teatime: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user has teatime with all the Pokémon in the battle. Each Pokémon eats its held Berry. |
— |
Strength Sap |
![Strength Sap - Grass-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Strength Sap: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
10 |
100 |
The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
— |
Astonish |
![Astonish - Ghost-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Astonish: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
30 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
— |
Withdraw |
![Withdraw - Water-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/water.gif) |
![Withdraw: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
40 |
-- |
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |
— |
Aromatic Mist |
![Aromatic Mist - Fairy-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/fairy.gif) |
![Aromatic Mist: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user raises the Sp. Def stat of an ally Pokémon by using a mysterious aroma. |
— |
Mega Drain |
![Mega Drain - Grass-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Mega Drain: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
40 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
18 |
Protect |
![Protect - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Protect: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
24 |
Sucker Punch |
![Sucker Punch - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Sucker Punch: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
30 |
Aromatherapy |
![Aromatherapy - Grass-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Aromatherapy: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user's party. |
36 |
Giga Drain |
![Giga Drain - Grass-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Giga Drain: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
75 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
42 |
Nasty Plot |
![Nasty Plot - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Nasty Plot: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
48 |
Shadow Ball |
![Shadow Ball - Ghost-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Shadow Ball: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
54 |
Memento |
![Memento - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Memento: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
60 |
Shell Smash |
![Shell Smash - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Shell Smash: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
66 |
Curse |
![Curse - Ghost-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Curse: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Technical Machine Attacks |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
![Hyper Beam - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Hyper Beam: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM09 |
Giga Impact |
![Giga Impact - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Giga Impact: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM17 |
Light Screen |
![Light Screen - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Light Screen: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
TM18 |
Reflect |
![Reflect - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Reflect: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
![Self-Destruct - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Self-Destruct: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
200 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
TM21 |
Rest |
![Rest - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Rest: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
TM24 |
Snore |
![Snore - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Snore: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
TM25 |
Protect |
![Protect - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Protect: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM28 |
Giga Drain |
![Giga Drain - Grass-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Giga Drain: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
75 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
![Will-O-Wisp - Fire-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/fire.gif) |
![Will-O-Wisp: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
85 |
15 |
-- |
The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
TM39 |
Facade |
![Facade - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Facade: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 |
Imprison |
![Imprison - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Imprison: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
TM57 |
Payback |
![Payback - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Payback: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
50 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
TM71 |
Wonder Room |
![Wonder Room - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Wonder Room: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
TM76 |
Round |
![Round - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Round: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
TM77 |
Hex |
![Hex - Ghost-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Hex: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
65 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
TM86 |
Phantom Force |
![Phantom Force - Ghost-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Phantom Force: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
90 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
Technical Record Attacks |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
![Psychic - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Psychic: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
TR14 |
Metronome |
![Metronome - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Metronome: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
TR20 |
Substitute |
![Substitute - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Substitute: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
TR25 |
Psyshock |
![Psyshock - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Psyshock: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. |
TR26 |
Endure |
![Endure - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Endure: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
![Sleep Talk - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Sleep Talk: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
TR29 |
Baton Pass |
![Baton Pass - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Baton Pass: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
40 |
-- |
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
![Shadow Ball - Ghost-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ghost.gif) |
![Shadow Ball: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
TR38 |
Trick |
![Trick - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Trick: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
![Dark Pulse - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Dark Pulse: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
![Nasty Plot - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Nasty Plot: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
TR81 |
Foul Play |
![Foul Play - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Foul Play: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
95 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. |
TR82 |
Stored Power |
![Stored Power - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Stored Power: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
20 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power. |
TR83 |
Ally Switch |
![Ally Switch - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Ally Switch: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |