Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask: Where to find Poltchageist and Sinistcha

Not only does The Teal Mask DLC bring a healthy number of returning pocket monsters back to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but the latest update is also adding new ones into the mix. One of these is Poltchageist, a Grass/Ghost Matcha Pokemon that bears an uncanny resemblance to Sinistea. The developers have already showcased the spooky mannerisms of the new pocket monster, and it's no surprise players want to know where to find it in Kitakami.

The Teal Mask DLC was released on September 13, 2023. It is the first part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The second part, titled The Indigo Disk, will be launched in Q4 / Winter 2023.

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Where to find Poltchageist in Kitakami in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask

In The Teal Mask DLC, Poltchageist can be found in the southeastern region of Kitakami. Trainers can check the attached screenshot for a better idea of the region to encounter the Matcha Pokemon. Once there, they are advised to check out bamboo groves.

Poltchageist region (Image via Pokemon Scarlet and Violet)

Poltchageist is a rare spawn in Kitakami in The Teal Mask DLC. This essentially means that trainers will have to walk across the locations it usually spawns in a number of times before they come across the Match Pokemon. To that effect, it is advisable to bring sandwiches to boost Grass or Ghost encounters.

While Poltchageist bears an uncanny resemblance with Sinistea, it is a different Pokemon that the community thinks is a convergent evolution of the latter.

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How to evolve Poltchageist into Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask

Poltchageist has two forms in The Teal Mask DLC - the Counterfeit Form and the Artisan Form. These have the same stats in battle, with the only difference lying in a special seal that can be found on the bottom of the latter Form.

Counterfeit Form Poltchageist can be evolved into Sinistcha with the help of Unremarkable Teacup. Similarly, the Artisan Form can be evolved into Sinistcha with the help of the Masterpiece Teacup.

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Debuting in Gen IX, Poltchageist is a Grass and Ghost-type pocket monster available as part of the recently released Teal Mask DLC. The Pokemon also adds a new ability to the game called Hospitality. The official description for the same is as follows:

"When a Pokémon with this Ability enters a battle, it showers its ally with hospitality, restoring a small amount of the ally’s HP."

To learn more about the new and returning pocket monsters with The Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, head over to our Kitakami Pokedex guide. We are constantly updating it as more information becomes available. We have also provided the leaked list of all pocket monsters in the DLC.

For those who have picked up the DLC and are wondering how to begin their new adventure from Paldea, fret not. Our guide on how to begin The Teal Mask provides trainers with all the necessary information to start the Kitakami school trip.