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 |
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x90-106%KO Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x77-91% Fly 2x59-70% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Nihilego builds →Sludge Wave 2x129-152%KO Sludge Bomb 2x122-144%KO Poison Jab 2x54-64% Venoshock 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Crobat builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO Sludge Bomb 2x75-88% Leech Life 2x54-64% X-Scissor 2x54-64% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Archeops builds →Fly 2x132-156%KO U-turn 2x69-81% Wing Attack 2x88-104%KO Pluck 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x143-168%KO Fire Blast 2x121-142%KO Flamethrower 2x100-118%KO Fire Fang 2x78-92% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Simisage with Fire Blast (268-315%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (116-137%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 95-111%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb 2x146-173%KO Fire Blast 2x268-315%KO | ||
Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake58-69% Ice Shard 2x95-111%KO Knock Off51-60% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Toxapex builds →Scald13-15% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain21-25% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Bullet Seed, Covet and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Simisage Best Moveset
One boost from Nasty Plot and Simisage gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Overgrow backs the whole approach. Seedbomb and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Simisage best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Gunk Shot
- Nasty Plot
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Brick Break
- Leech Seed
- Spiky Shield
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 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Simisage in Sun & Moon
Simisage Guide
In Sun & Moon, Simisage works as a pivot with 498 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Seedbomb with Nothing is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 mixed attacker with base 98 Attack and 98 Sp. Atk. 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 Sun & Moon, 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