How to get Poltchageist and Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Teal Mask DLC: Locations, forms, more

Niladri Sarkar
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Poltchageist and Sinistcha are two brand new species in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC and fans are desperate to catch them right away. However, they come in two forms that are not easy to make out. So here’s all about getting Poltchageist and Sinistcha and the evolution items in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Teal Mask DLC

The Teal Mask DLC of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has introduced several new Pokemon in the game such as Bloodmoon Ursaluna, Dipplin, Poltchageist, and Sinistcha.

Poltchageist was revealed in August 2023 so players have been waiting to catch it as well as its evolution Sinistcha in the game. However, the evolution method and its different forms have left many fans scratching their heads.

So here are all the details about getting Poltchageist and Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC.

How to get Poltchageist in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

You can get Poltchagest in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC by catching it from around the bamboo groves near the Reveler’s Road in Kitakami Island.

Players should note that Poltchageist has two forms in the game: Counterfeit Form and Authentic/Masterpiece Form. The two forms don’t have any difference in stats or design and are only distinguished by a stamp on the Authentic Form, as shown in this post by user ‘MasterDarkwingz’ on X (formerly Twitter).

The Authentic Form is rarer than the Counterfeit Form, and both forms require different items for evolution.

How to get Counterfeit Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

You can get Counterfeit Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC by going inside the cave next to the small tower in Paradise Barrens and collecting the Unremarkable Teacup to evolve Counterfeit Poltchageist.

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Both Poltchageist and Sinistcha are Grass/Ghost-type Pokemon.

How to get Authentic Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

You can get Authentic Sinistcha in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC by going inside the cave located at the bottom of the Timeless Woods on the map and collecting the Masterpiece Teacup to evolve Authentic Poltchageist.

Players should note that there will be a sleeping Snorlax at the entrance of this cave and you can avoid battling it by walking right past it and into the cave. However, if you are riding on Koraidon/Miradon, Snorlax will engage in a battle with you.

That’s all you need to know about getting Poltchageist and Sinistcha as well as their different forms in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC. If you’re looking for more Pokemon Scarlet and Violet content, be sure to check out our other guides:

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About The Author

Niladri is a Writer who specializes in Pokemon Go, Scarlet and Violet, and competitive VGC battles. With more than seven years of experience in copywriting and SEO content writing, Niladri has previously written for Pokémon GO Hub and Smogon. He has been covering Pokemon for CharlieIntel since June 2023. Niladri can be contacted at [email protected].