Pansage Best Moveset
One of three identical elemental monkeys. 53/53 mixed offenses and 64 Speed fire Grass moves at low power on moderate cooldowns. The moveset mirrors Pansear and Panpour with different typing. Simisage's 98/101 stats await one evolution ahead.
Pansage saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Pansage's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Gluttony with Salacberry, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pansage best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Giga Drain
- Snore
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Pansage saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Pansage maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Gluttony with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Cut
- Leer
- Leech Seed
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Pansage saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Pansage maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Life Orb, favoring a Gentle nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Gunk Shot
- Crunch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Pansage Weakness
Pansage's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Pansage Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Pansage
Arcanine can KO Pansage with Flare Blitz (259-305%). Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear hits Pansage for 73-86%. Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 137-162%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed58-68% Flare Blitz 2x259-305%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x73-86% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Staraptor builds →Close Combat92-108%KO U Turn 2x108-127%KO Double Edge137-162%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x143-168%KO Flamethrower 2x143-168%KO | ||
Evolution
Pansage doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need an evolution item to push it forward to Simisage. The evolved forms gain up to 182 total stats over Pansage. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pansage with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Pansage
Pansage gets a lighter, golden-tinged green that looks more like an unripe banana than a deliberate design choice. The broccoli monkey was already fighting an uphill battle in the popularity department, and a mid shiny doesn't help its case. At least you can tell it apart from the normal one.
Shiny Pansage 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 Pansage
Pansage roams many Lumiose Wild Zones from level 13, a leafy Grass monkey, Alpha ones included, roaming the overworld up to level 37.
Where To Catch Pansage in LZA
The line opens with Pansage at Lv. 13-53 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Pansage ✓Autumnal 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 StreetLv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 7Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.16-18OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 2-StarLv.17-19GrassLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 7Lv.23-26OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 6Lv.24-27OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 4-StarLv.35-37GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.51-53GrassLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SimisageHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.52-54GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Pansage (Step 1)
Pansage can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
How to Obtain Pansage in USUM
Step 1Pansage ✓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.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 2Evolve into Simisage
Pansage can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
How to Obtain Pansage in SM
- Step 1Pansage ✓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.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 2Evolve into Simisage
No wild encounters for Pansage in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
How to Obtain Pansage in ORAS
Step 1Pansage ✓CARTRIDGE 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.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 2Evolve into Simisage
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Pansage flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
It’s good at finding berries and gathers them from all over. It’s kind enough to share them with friends.
Pansage Event Distributions
Pansage is an occasional Mystery Gift target, offered in a small run of events.
Everyone's Best Friends GiftAug 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
A Secret Egg!Dec 2010BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Pansage Guide
You can run Pansage through the first few routes without issues. 316 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Simisage as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Pansage 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.
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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 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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