Master League PvP guide
Sinistcha Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Sinistcha is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #235. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Energy Ball and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#235
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,343
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SINISTCHA
Is Sinistcha Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sinistcha is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #235.
Sinistcha is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #359.
Sinistcha can evolve into Poltchageist, which has no ranked position in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach.
Sinistcha PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #359 | 76.8 | Astonish, Energy Ball, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #235 | 59.3 | Astonish, Energy Ball, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Sinistcha in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Sinistcha is Astonish with Energy Ball and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Sinistcha in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Sinistcha PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Energy Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Shadow Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sinistcha Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Sinistcha wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Sinistcha Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Sinistcha's Grass/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Sinistcha in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Sinistcha in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Sinistcha's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
103% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
82% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
56% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
Ratings are shown from Sinistcha's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Sinistcha.
Best Teammates for Sinistcha in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Sinistcha should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Sinistcha's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sinistcha's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sinistcha's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Sinistcha's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Sinistcha
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,497 | 32.5 | 3,677,045 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 2,495 | 33.5 | 3,676,675 | |
| #3 | 1/14/12 | 2,500 | 33.5 | 3,675,088 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 2,497 | 33.5 | 3,674,890 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 33 | 3,673,792 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,343 | 50 | 5,515,746 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,329 | 50 | 5,492,764 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,335 | 50 | 5,488,971 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,326 | 50 | 5,480,836 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 3,334 | 50 | 5,480,836 |
Sinistcha Stats in Pokémon GO
Sinistcha's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Sinistcha 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 169.5
- Defense
- 153.8
- HP
- 141
Master League
Sinistcha 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,343
- Attack
- 201.7
- Defense
- 173.1
- HP
- 158
Sinistcha Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Sinistcha in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ghost / Grass typing · Ghost-type fast move · Master League #185
Same Ghost / Grass typing · Also runs Shadow Ball · Great League #91
Same Ghost / Grass typing · Also runs Shadow Ball · Great League #88
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #245
Same Grass / Ghost typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #195
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #198
More PoGoCoach tools
Sinistcha Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sinistcha in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sinistcha's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Energy Ball and Shadow Ball.
Is Sinistcha good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sinistcha is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #235.
What counters Sinistcha in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Sinistcha in Master League.
What is Sinistcha weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sinistcha is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).