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 |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO U-turn 2x47-56% Pluck 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Kyurem builds →Blizzard 2x151-178%KO Ice Beam 2x124-146%KO Fly 2x83-97% Glaciate 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x171-202%KO Fire Blast 2x146-172%KO Heat Wave 2x127-150%KO Flamethrower 2x121-142%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter 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 | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x117-138%KO Ice Beam 2x95-112%KO Fly 2x88-104%KO Freeze-Dry 2x75-88% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 9 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Simisage isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Pansage from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Pansage to Simisage is covered in the steps below.
Simisage Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Simisage works as a pivot with 498 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. Seedbomb with Nothing is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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