# Sinistea - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Sinistea builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sinistea Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Sinistea)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Sinistea
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Tera Blast**: 99.523%
- **Nasty Plot**: 90.291%
- **Stored Power**: 55.339%
- **Shadow Ball**: 54.184%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 45.816%
- **Endure**: 37.054%
- **Other**: 17.794%

## Common Abilities
- **Weak Armor**: 100.000%
- **Cursed Body**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 62.423%
- **Weakness Policy**: 37.432%
- **Other**: 0.145%

## Common Teammates
- **Impidimp**: 92.201%
- **Mienfoo**: 55.226%
- **Chingling**: 55.147%
- **Tinkatink**: 45.816%
- **Grookey**: 45.816%
- **Flabebe**: 37.386%

## FAQ for Sinistea in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistea?
The most common moves for Sinistea are Tera Blast, Nasty Plot, Stored Power, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Sinistea?
Sinistea is frequently paired with Impidimp, Mienfoo, Chingling, Tinkatink. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sinistea weak to and resistant against?
Sinistea is weak to Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Sinistea?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sinistea?
The top build for Sinistea features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `36/0/0/244/4/196`. This configuration accounts for 45.816% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistea?
Sinistea is most effectively run with the ability **Weak Armor** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (62.423%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistea?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Sinistea often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sinistea?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 74 |
| Sp. Def | 54 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **308** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sinistea on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Sinistea) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Sinistea
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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