Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Simisage's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
Simisage Weakness
Simisage is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Simisage leans offensive (base 98 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Simisage with Outrage (91-107%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (153-180%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed40-48% Outrage91-107%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain17-20% Fire Blast 2x153-180%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Scald15-18% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake55-65% Ice Shard 2x89-105%KO Superpower88-104%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
Simisage evolved from Pansage's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Pansage eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Pansage pushed Simisage to 498 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Simisage to get Pansage eggs using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Bullet Seed, Covet and 7 more.
Black & White Simisage Best Moveset
Simisage runs a standard attacker set. Hardy nature with max HP and Attack EVs shapes the build, while Oranberry brings extra utility. Gluttony supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Simisage best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Crunch
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Simisage. Astonish and Bullet Seed come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Simisage in Black & White
Simisage doesn't appear wild. Catch Pansage instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Simisage. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Simisage in Black & White
Pansage is your first catch on the way to Simisage. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 10-20 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PansagePinwheel Forest - insideWhiteGrass Lv.15 ForestUncommonEarlyAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrass Lv.15 ForestUncommonEarlyAnyShaking spotDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGift from NPC Lv.10LimitedEarlyAnyWith Tepig starterDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGift from NPC Lv.10LimitedEarlyAnyWith Tepig starterLostlorn ForestBlackGrass Lv.20 ForestUncommonMidAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestWhiteGrass Lv.20 ForestUncommonMidAnyShaking spot
Step 2Simisage ✓
Simisage Guide
In Black & White, Simisage works as a pivot with 498 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. Seedbomb with Oranberry is the standard set.
In Black & White, Simisage's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Weavile (Ice), and Crobat (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Simisage's base 101 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Gluttony is the go-to ability for Simisage. It makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. Its hidden ability Overgrow can work in specific setups.
Simisage is a physical attacker with base 98 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Simisage: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Simisage has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Simisage has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves