Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. An Ember Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
A flame burns inside its body. It scatters embers from its head and tail to sear its opponents.
When it gets excited, embers rise from its head and tail and it gets hot. For some reason, it loves sweets.
Simisear Weakness
Type-wise, Simisear takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Simisear leans offensive (base 98 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x117-138%KO Muddy Water 2x95-112%KO Surf 2x95-112%KO Waterfall 2x71-84% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x147-174%KO Sparkling Aria 2x121-142%KO Surf 2x121-142%KO Scald 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Stone Edge 2x73-87% Land's Wrath 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x102-120%KO Power Gem 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Golisopod builds →Surf 2x68-80% Liquidation 2x113-134%KO Scald 2x59-70% Waterfall 2x107-126%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion's Sludge Bomb hits Simisear for 60-71%. Mamoswine threatens a KO with Earthquake (193-227%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 139-164%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb60-71% Fire Blast55-65% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x193-227%KO Ice Shard19-23% Knock Off42-49% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x139-164%KO Rapid Spin23-27% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Terrakion builds →Close Combat120-142%KO Stone Edge 2x201-236%KO Earthquake 2x134-158%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Getting Simisear requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Pansear. Breed this form to get Pansear eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Pansear), and Simisear peaks at 498 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Simisear to get Pansear eggs using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Covet, Disarming Voice and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Simisear Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Simisear builds around Magoberry for extra utility, Timid nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Speed EVs. Gluttony does its job quietly.
Best Build
Simisear best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- Fire Pledge
- Taunt
- Will O Wisp
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Covet aren't available any other way for Simisear, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Overheat and Fire Blast for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Simisear in Sun & Moon
Simisear Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Simisear C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 498 BST, it fits the pivot role. Firepledge with Magoberry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Simisear's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Landorus (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Simisear'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 Simisear. It makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. Its hidden ability Blaze can work in specific setups.
Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Simisear is leaning toward the physical side (base 98 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Firepledge, Taunt, Will O Wisp, and Yawn. Firepledge leads at 25% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Simisear joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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