Simipour Best Moveset
Closing the Simi trio. 98/98 offenses at 101 Speed fire Water TermStab from either side on fast cooldowns. Water typing gives slightly better defensive matchups than Grass or Fire. The moveset is functionally identical to its siblings with different coverage.
Borderline in Gen V (Black & White). 98 Sp. Atk and 101 Speed from a Water-type. Nasty Plot boosted. Decent stats that dropped fast as power creep hit.
Best Moves
Best Build
Simipour best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). The elemental monkeys dropped together. Simipour was the best of three bad options, and "best of bad" wasn't competitive.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
- Mud Sport
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 498 BST Water-type with no niche. Dozens of better Water attackers existed.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Nasty Plot
- Hydro Pump
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Simipour Weakness
Simipour is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Simipour leans offensive (base 98 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Simipour Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Simipour
Excadrill's Earthquake hits Simipour for 62-73%. Garchomp's Earthquake hits Simipour for 55-65%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Excadrill builds →Earthquake62-73% Rapid Spin31-37% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Garchomp builds →Earthquake55-65% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Clefable builds →Moonblast33-38% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse48-57% Ice Beam27-32% Surf27-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower40-47% Sludge Bomb80-95% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Starmie builds →Ice Beam20-24% Hydro Pump25-29% Rapid Spin13-15% Psychic41-48% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x152-179%KO Thunderbolt 2x195-230%KO Shadow Ball58-68% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Simipour View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x133-157%KO Sludge Bomb80-94% | ||
Evolution
Simipour doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Panpour's line. Breed this form to get Panpour eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Panpour gave Simipour the biggest boost in Attack (+45), bringing the total to 498 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Simipour to get Panpour eggs using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Simipour
Simipour is the last of the monkey trio shinies, and it's lighter blue just like the rest. If you collected all six monkey shinies, you'd have a set that's consistently mediocre across the board. There's a strange comfort in knowing none of them were playing favorites with the palette.
Shiny Simipour 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 Simipour
Simipour keeps to Lumiose's Wild Zones around level 37 to 39, while a towering Alpha of the water monkey holds Wild Zone 20 close to level 64.
Where To Catch Simipour in LZA
The path to Simipour starts with Panpour at Lv. 13-53 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PanpourAutumnal 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 6Lv.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 - Water 2-StarLv.17-19GrassLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 7Lv.23-26OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 6Lv.24-27OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Water 4-StarLv.35-37GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.51-53GrassLegends: Z-A
Step 2Simipour ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Water 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.52-54GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Panpour (Step 1)
Simipour can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Panpour in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Simipour. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Simipour in USUM
Step 1Obtain PanpourLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Snivy 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 · Magenta District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Simipour ✓
No wild encounters for Simipour in Sun & Moon. Bring Panpour over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Simipour, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Simipour in SM
- Step 1Obtain PanpourLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Dreamyard · With Snivy 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 · Magenta District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Simipour ✓
Simipour can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Panpour in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Simipour. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Simipour in ORAS
Step 1Obtain PanpourCARTRIDGE 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 Snivy 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 · Magenta District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Simipour ✓
Base Stats
Simipour's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It prefers places with clean water. When its tuft runs low, it replenishes it by siphoning up water with its tail.
Simipour Guide
Simipour plays as a pivot. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Timid is the go-to nature for Simipour. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Simipour has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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