Poltergeist
Effect
The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
Pokémon that run this move
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Aegislash
Mega Golurk
Mega BanettePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move45 Pokémon
#0092Gastly
#0093Haunter
#0094Gengar
#0151Mew
#0157Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)
#0200Misdreavus
#0302Sableye
#0353Shuppet
#0354Banette
#0355Duskull
#0356Dusclops
#0429Mismagius
#0442Spiritomb
#0477Dusknoir
#0478Froslass
#0479Rotom
#0487Giratina
#0571Zoroark (Hisuian Form)
#0607Litwick
#0608Lampent
#0609Chandelure
#0622Golett
#0623Golurk
#0708Phantump
#0709Trevenant
#0724Decidueye
#0769Sandygast
#0770Palossand
#0792Lunala
#0854Sinistea
#0855Polteageist
#0897Spectrier
#0911Skeledirge
#0937Ceruledge
#0946Bramblin
#0947Brambleghast
#0954Rabsca
#0971Greavard
#0972Houndstone
#0987Flutter Mane
#1000Gholdengo
#1012Poltchageist
#1013Sinistcha
#1015Munkidori
#1025PecharuntFAQ
What type is Poltergeist?
Poltergeist is a Ghost-type Phys move.
What does Poltergeist do?
The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
What are Poltergeist's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 110, accuracy 90, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Poltergeist?
45 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Mew, Typhlosion (Hisuian Form), Misdreavus, Sableye, Shuppet.
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