Stats & Training
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.
It’s good at finding berries and gathers them from all over. It’s kind enough to share them with friends.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x57-68% Venoshock 2x57-68% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x72-85% Flame Charge 2x62-74% Ember 2x53-62% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x72-85% Venoshock 2x72-85% Clear Smog 2x57-68% Smog 2x38-45% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x57-68% Ember 2x38-45% Smog 2x21-26% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x90-106%KO Flame Charge 2x57-68% Ember 2x84-99% Gust 2x56-66% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x115-137%KO Aerial Ace 2x115-137%KO Peck 2x71-84% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x71-84% Gust 2x44-53% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x100-118%KO Gust 2x67-80% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x86-103%KO Fire Fang 2x80-95% Flame Wheel 2x73-87% Flame Charge 2x65-76% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x122-143%KO Poison Sting 2x19-24% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Braviary builds →Fly 2x165-194%KO U-turn 2x86-102%KO Wing Attack 2x113-133%KO Aerial Ace 2x113-133%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO U-turn 2x51-61% Pluck 2x69-82% Incinerate 2x40-48% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x95-113%KO Struggle Bug 2x60-72% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x122-144%KO Poison Sting 2x20-24% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Braviary builds →Fly 2x168-198%KO U-turn 2x86-102%KO Wing Attack 2x112-132%KO Aerial Ace 2x112-132%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x99-117%KO U-turn 2x52-62% Pluck 2x68-81% Incinerate 2x40-48% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x127-150%KO Bug Bite 2x96-114%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-76% Struggle Bug 2x61-72% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x227-268%KO Fly 2x65-77% Leech Life 2x87-103%KO U-turn 2x76-90% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x128-150%KO Poison Sting 2x21-25% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Braviary builds →Fly 2x172-203%KO Air Slash 2x78-93% U-turn 2x89-105%KO Wing Attack 2x117-138%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x103-123%KO Air Slash 2x76-90% U-turn 2x55-65% Pluck 2x70-83% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x228-269%KO Fly 2x65-77% Leech Life 2x87-103%KO U-turn 2x77-91% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x126-149%KO Poison Sting 2x20-24% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Braviary builds →Fly 2x173-204%KO Air Slash 2x79-94% U-turn 2x90-106%KO Wing Attack 2x116-137%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Air Slash 2x77-91% U-turn 2x54-64% Pluck 2x71-84% | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodCastelia Sewers Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 2x202-238%KO Fire Blast 2x84-99% Sludge Wave 2x110-130%KO Sludge Bomb 2x104-122%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Pansage for 38-45%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Gliscor builds →Earthquake38-45% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin18-22% Scald27-31% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake100-117%KO Ice Shard 2x161-189%KO Superpower160-188%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Pansage View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin24-29% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Astonish, Bullet Seed, Covet and 7 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Pansage Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Astonish and Bullet Seed from the egg pool give Pansage something extra. Pair those with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Pansage Locations
decent spawn rates for Pansage across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Pansage in Black 2 & White 2
You can catch Pansage through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 22-55, but availability differs between Black 2 and White 2. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Pansage Guide
Get Pansage to Simisage using a Leaf Stone. At 316 BST, Pansage is just the starting point.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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.
You can find Pansage in Black 2 & White 2. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Yes, Pansage is in Black 2 & White 2. It shows up in 7 games across the series.
Game Availability
Pansage 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