Sinistea (Pokémon)

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Sinistea (Japanese: ヤバチャ Yabacha) is a introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves into when exposed to a Cracked Pot or a Chipped Pot, depending on Sinistea's form.
* The Phony FormPokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy GuideSinistea | Phony Form | Pokédex | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore (if it lacks a stamp of authenticity) requires a Cracked Pot to evolve.
* The Antique FormSinistea | Antique Form | Pokédex | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore (if it has a stamp of authenticity) requires a Chipped Pot to evolve.
It is ecologically similar to ; however, the two are separate species.
==Biology==
Sinistea is a said to be created when a lonely spirit possesses a cold, leftover cup of tea. It is one of the shortest Pokémon in existence. The teacup that Sinistea lives in is a famous piece of antique tableware; seafoam green in color with gold rims and a lacy pattern that resembles a face. However, there are many forgeries in circulation.
The swirl pattern on Sinistea's purple body serves as a weakness. Should a Sinistea get stirred, the swirl will disappear and cause it to get dizzy. Sinistea can absorb the life force of anyone who drinks it. While it can wait patiently, most of Sinistea's opportunities end up being short, as it tastes so bad that it is spat out immediately. Sinistea inhabits hotels and homes. The Antique Form of Sinistea is highly sought after by certain enthusiasts. These collectors dedicate considerable time and effort to prepare the perfect tea and teacup, hoping that a Sinistea will come and possess their selections. bears a resemblance to Sinistea, although the two species are biologically unrelated. 
===Forms===
Sinistea has two separate forms: Phony Form and Antique Form. Telling either of these forms apart requires careful inspection; Antique Form Sinistea has a stamp of authenticity on the bottom of its cup, whereas Phony Form Sinistea lacks it. This stamp appears as a teal-colored emblem on the bottom inside rim of the cup.
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Phony Form
===Evolution===
Sinistea evolves into .
==Game data==
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===Stats===
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===Side game data===
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===Form data===
Sinistea has two separate forms: Phony Form and Antique Form.Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide Its form is maintained through evolution into and cannot be changed.
The Antique Form is rarer and has a stamp of authenticity hidden on the underside of its base. The only functional difference between the two forms is the Evolution item used by Sinistea to evolve into Polteageist: Phony Form Sinistea requires a Cracked Pot, while Antique Form Sinistea requires a Chipped Pot. 
Antique Form Sinistea does not obey typical rules when breeding, and therefore cannot produce s that contain Antique Form Sinistea. All Sinistea that hatch from Eggs will always be Phony Form, regardless of the parent's form.
In Japanese, the names of Sinistea's forms use 「フォルム」 form, the term otherwise primarily used in the names of forms localized as Forme in English.
Phony Form	Antique Form
===Evolution data===
====Phony Form====
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===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Sinistea debuted in The Spectral Express!, where Allister asked it to put some tea into 's mouth, who was possessed by a .
A Sinistea first appeared in Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!, born from Diana's antique teacup when a poured its tea into it. Along with Polteageist, it subsequently joined the Rising Volt Tacklers on their travels.
====Minor appearances====
A 's Sinistea appeared in The Winding Path to Greatness!.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A 's Sinistea appeared in The Gathering of Stars.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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Professor Magnolia owns a Sinistea and Polteageist, both in their Antique Form, as shown in Teary!! The Voice of the Master. She found them in Glimwood Tangle when her car crashed and she was forced to stop to fix it.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Sinistea is tied with Roaming Form and as the shortest Pokémon.
* Sinistea was designed by James Turner.@JamesTurner_42 on Twitter: Happy Halloween to all! Here’s a pumpkin-infused cup of Sinistea - a friendly tea ghost Pokémon I designed for Sword and Shield 🎃 ☕️
* The Sinistea and Poltchageist families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a type.
** Additionally, Sinistea and Poltchageist have similar evolution methods, as they both require being exposed to a specific item to evolve into a specific form of their evolved counterparts.
===Origin===
Sinistea is based on a ghost (possibly a , a mischievous ghost that possesses objects) possessing a cup of tea, which has , the country Galar is based on. The way Sinistea holds its own cup references a way of holding a teacup with one's pinky finger sticking out,@JamesTurner_42 on Twitter: Thank you, the pinky is important! 😆 which is commonly and erroneously believed to be part of tea drinking etiquette. Additionally, the bit of tea hanging from Sinistea's rim resembles both a tongue and a tea bag tag.
Sinistea's forms may be based on forgeries. One way porcelain makers historically combatted forgeries was to create a on their products, hence the stamp under Antique Form Sinistea.
====Name origin====
Sinistea may be a combination of sinister and tea.
Yabacha may be a combination of やばい yabai (dangerous; terrible) and 茶 cha (tea).
==In other languages==
Phony Form
Antique Form
==Related articles==
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* 
==References==
==External links==
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