Poltergeist is a Ghost-type move introduced in Generation 8.
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Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 8 | Ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Sword / Shield | The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item. |
|---|---|
| Legends: Arceus | The user attacks the target by controlling the target's item. The move fails if the target doesn't have an item. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item. |
TM / HM
| Scarlet / Violet · Scarlet: The Teal Mask / Violet: The Teal Mask | TM198 |
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Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By TM / HM (2)
By move tutor (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)