How to Catch Authentic Sinistea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Here is how to tell if you have found Authentic Sinistea.

Sinistea is a Cup and Ghost Type Pokemon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These are rare Pokemon and are difficult to find. Sinistea has two types Phony Form and Authentic Form. You can also evolve them by finding the required item for both forms.

By default, Sinistea has two abilities Weak Armor and Chased Body which is a hidden ability of Sinistea. You can also increase Sinistea’s abilities by training him.

In this guide, we will discuss How to find Authentic Sinistea in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Authentic Sinistea Pokemon Stats

These are some stats of Sinistea Pokemon.

  • HP (40)
  • Attack (45)
  • Defense (45)
  • Special Attack (74)
  • Special Defence (54)
  • Speed (54)
Authentic Sinistea Pokemon Stats habitat

The total score of his base stats is 308. . You can increase his stats by leveling Up Sinistea.

How to Get Authentic Sinistea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

This pokemon is very rare so its spawn rate is quite low.

Where Can I Find Sinistea in Violet (Sinistea Location)

You can find Sinistea Pokemon in these places.

  1. Get authentic sinistea in East Province (Area Three): Reach there and look to the East of the Gym Leader. Here at this location sometimes Authentic Sinistea will spawn or Phony Sinistea will spawn.
  2. Get Authentic Sinistea near South Province (Area Six)
  3. You can also find Sinistea to the South of the Alfornado in an open area.
Where Can I Find Sinistea in Violet (Sinistea Location)

How to Tell if you Have Found Authentic Sinistea

To identify the Authentic Sinistea look under the Cup and it will have a mark

How to Catch Authentic Sinistea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Authentic Sinistea is between 38 to 45 levels so equip your best Pokemon

Using a short grounded pokemon is a good option to battle with Sinistea.

After using two or three moves Sinistea will begin to fade. Throw the Poke ball to catch him.  

How to Catch Authentic Sinistea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

What is The Reward for Defeating Sinistea in Scarlet and Violet

After Defeating Authentic Sinistea you will receive a Sinistea Chip as a reward. This is a very handy item. This will help you get the Malicious Amor which you can get from an NPC in Zapapico. It will cost you 10 Sinistea Chips.

What is The Reward for Defeating Sinistea in Scarlet and Violet

How to Evolve Sinistea Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet

You can evolve both forms of Sinistea but you need to find different materials in order to evolve them. Sinistea (Phony Form) requires Cracked Pot. Sinistea (Authentic Form) requires Chipped Pot.

  • Sinistea Phony Form into Polteageist
  • Sinistea Authentic Form into Polteageist