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.
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Simisage with Ice Shard (93-110%). Zapdos's Heat Wave also KOs at 93-109%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Weavile builds →Knock Off76-89% Ice Shard 2x93-110%KO Pursuit47-55% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x93-109%KO Thunderbolt33-39% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball110-129%KO Sludge Bomb 2x247-291%KO Focus Blast110-129%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-30% Flamethrower 2x187-220%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Bullet Seed, Covet and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Simisage Best Moveset
Simisage runs a standard attacker set. Naive nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Gluttony supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Simisage best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Simisage cleanly, with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Simisage in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Simisage isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Pansage from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Pansage to Simisage is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Simisage in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain PansageCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Simisage ✓
Simisage Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Simisage works as a pivot with 498 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Knock Off with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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