Simisage Best Moveset
Identical stats to Simisear and Simipour, only the type changes. 98/98 balanced offenses at 101 Speed fire Grass TermStab from either side on fast cooldowns. The moveset is a competent fast mixed attacker that the other monkeys mirror exactly.
98 Attack and 101 Speed in Gen V (Black & White). Grass monkey with Overgrow. The physical twin to Simipour's special. Same trajectory downward.
Best Moves
Best Build
Simisage best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Crunch
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Dropped with the other monkeys in Gen VI (X & Y). Grass-type without secondary STAB. 101 Speed outran things Simisage couldn't threaten.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of the same decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The elemental monkey experiment produced three competitively identical disappointments.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Gunk Shot
- Nasty Plot
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Simisage Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Simisage
Blaziken can KO Simisage with Flare Blitz (265-312%). Salazzle threatens a KO with Flamethrower (131-155%). Genesect's U-turn also KOs at 120-141%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Blaziken builds →Close Combat133-156%KO Flare Blitz 2x265-312%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x131-155%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x120-141%KO Extreme Speed45-54% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Lapras builds →Surf30-35% Thunderbolt20-24% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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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 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Simisage
Simisage appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Simisage in LZA
Step 1Obtain Pansage- Step 2Simisage ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Pansage (Step 1)
Simisage isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Pansage from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y. The evolution path from Pansage to Simisage is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Simisage in USUM
- Step 1Obtain PansageLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Tepig starter. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Shaking grass · Pinwheel Forest · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Santalune Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Simisage ✓
Simisage can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Pansage from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Simisage in SM
- Step 1Obtain PansageBREEDINGAvailableLeave Simisage with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Pansage egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Tepig starter. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Shaking grass · Pinwheel Forest · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Santalune Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Simisage ✓
Simisage isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Pansage from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y. The evolution path from Pansage to Simisage is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Simisage in ORAS
Step 1Obtain PansageCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Santalune Forest, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Tepig starter. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Shaking grass · Pinwheel Forest · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Simisage ✓
Base Stats
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.
Simisage Guide
Simisage works as a pivot with 498 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 101 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
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.
The core moveset is Nasty Plot, Focus Blast, Spikyshield, and Seedbomb. Nasty Plot leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves