There are a lot of amazing dual-type Pokemon for players to choose from in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but some trainers may want to get their hands on some monotype creatures. Those that want to secure a pure Ghost-type Pokemon should consider Sinistea, an adorable little entity that inhabits a teacup. This seemingly innocent creature can be evolved into Polteageist, a pure Ghost-type that has an impressive 508 base stat total, with much of its power packed into Special Attack and Special Defense. Here's where players can find Sinistea and how they can evolve it into Polteageist in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
How To Find Sinistea In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
One of the best places to grab a Sinistea is outside the city of Alfornada, which is located far to the South West. Unfortunately, to get there, players will need to have unlocked the ability to jump high on their Koraidon or Miraidon. This means completing two of the Titan Pokemon quests that players are given near the start of the game. Once players have the ability to jump higher, they can traverse the small cave system just Northwest of Alfornada, which will allow them passage to the city itself. There, players will find wild Sinistea roaming the grassy areas outside the city.
How To Evolve Sinistea Into Polteageist
Once players have their Sinistea, they will need a special item to evolve it into Polteageist. Players need to get their hands on either a Chipped Pot or a Cracked Pot, and which item they will need depends entirely on what "form" their Sinistea is. Sinistea can come in either Phony Form or Authentic Form. Those that have a Phony Sinistea will need to track down a Chipped Pot to evolve it into Polteageist. Those that have an Authentic Sinistea will need to grab a Cracked Pot.
Thankfully, getting both of these items is pretty simple, as it simply requires players to win them in an auction at the Port Marinada Auction House. Players will actually need to traverse to this location as part of the Gym Test for the Water-type Gym anyway. Unfortunately, there isn't any way to tell when these items will show up, and they seem to appear pretty late in the story. Players will simply need to keep checking back at Port Marinada and keep their eyes peeled for any merchants selling a Chipped Pot or Cracked Pot.
Once players have their hands on the Chipped Pot or Cracked Pot, they need to match the appropriate pot type to their Sinistea and use it much like they would use an evolutionary stone.