Simisear Best Moveset
Same spread as the other Simi forms. 98/98 offenses at 101 Speed fire Fire TermStab from either side. The moveset is fast and versatile on offense. What separates Simisear from its siblings is the typing, not the numbers. No Mega access.
98 Sp. Atk and 101 Speed as a Fire-type in Gen V (Black & White). Nasty Plot existed. The worst of three identical stat spreads by typing.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Borderline at the lowest level in Gen VI (X & Y). Fire-type lost to Stealth Rock. Simisear was voted the least popular Pokemon in a 2016 poll.
Best Moves
Best Build
Simisear best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Three gens from bad to franchise punchline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Same stats as its siblings, worst typing, and the fan vote to prove it.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Grass Knot
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Simisear Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Simisear
Scizor can KO Simisear with Close Combat (108-127%). Dragonite threatens a KO with Earthquake (123-144%).
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Knock Off58-69% U Turn31-37% Close Combat108-127%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed49-58% Earthquake 2x123-144%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Clefable builds →Moonblast11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Rapid Spin31-37% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse33-38% Ice Beam18-21% Surf 2x73-86% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Urshifu builds →Close Combat147-173%KO Close Combat147-173%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x190-224%KO Stone Edge 2x190-224%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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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 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Simisear
Simisear lightens up from its original red-orange, and the result is a fire monkey that looks like it turned down the burner from high to medium. The entire Pansear line exists in this narrow band of warm tones that the shiny can't escape. It's different. That's the nicest thing to say about it.
Shiny Simisear Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Simisear
Simisear turns up across the Wild Zones of Lumiose City between levels 37 and 39, with a hulking Alpha of the fire monkey patrolling Wild Zone 20 near level 64.
Where To Catch Simisear in LZA
The path to Simisear starts with Pansear at Lv. 13-37 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PansearAutumnal AvenueLv.13-16OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 7Lv.13-16OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 7Lv.14-17OverworldLegends: Z-AHibernal AvenueLv.14-16OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 12Lv.14-17OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 2Lv.14-17OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 9Lv.14-17OverworldLegends: Z-ANorth BoulevardLv.14-17OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 6Lv.14-16OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 4Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 5Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 7Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.16-18OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Fire 2-StarLv.17-19GrassLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 7Lv.23-26OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 6Lv.24-27OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Fire 4-StarLv.35-37GrassLegends: Z-A
Step 2Simisear ✓or evolve from Pansear (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Simisear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Pansear over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Simisear, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Simisear in USUM
Step 1Obtain PansearLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Oshawott 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.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Bleu District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Simisear ✓
Simisear can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Pansear in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Simisear. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Simisear in SM
- Step 1Obtain PansearLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Oshawott 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.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Bleu District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Simisear ✓
Simisear can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Pansear in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Simisear. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Simisear in ORAS
Step 1Obtain PansearCARTRIDGE 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 Oshawott 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 Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Bleu District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Simisear ✓
Base Stats
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.
When it gets excited, embers rise from its head and tail and it gets hot. For some reason, it loves sweets.
Simisear Event Distributions
Simisear is a one-time Mystery Gift event Pokemon rather than a repeat giveaway.
General Election 720th Place SimisearXYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Simisear Guide
Simisear plays as a pivot. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Simisear. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Simisear joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 7Let's Go
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
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