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.
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
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 |
Volcarona can KO Simisage with Heat Wave (124-146%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (133-157%). Glimmora deals 45-53% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Glimmora builds →Power Gem45-53% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Weavile builds →Knock Off42-49% Ice Shard 2x52-61% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x119-141%KO | ||
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.
Simisage runs a standard special attacker set. Timid nature with max HP and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Overgrow supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Simisage best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Superpower
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Gunk Shot
- Nasty Plot
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Brick Break
- Leech Seed
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Gunk Shot
- Nasty Plot
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Brick Break
- Leech Seed
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Simisage's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, but Normal and Ghost and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Simisage cleanly, with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Breeding opens up real options for Simisage. Astonish and Bullet Seed come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam and coverage across 8 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Simisage cleanly, with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
No wild encounters for Simisage in Legends: Z-A. Bring Pansage over from Black, Black 2, or X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Simisage isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Pansage from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Pansage to Simisage is covered in the steps below.
Simisage can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Pansage from Black, Black 2, or X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Simisage isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Pansage from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Pansage to Simisage is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Simisage in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain PansageCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Simisage ✓
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 physical attacker with base 98 Attack. 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 Superpower, Knock Off, Giga Drain, and Spikyshield. Superpower leads at 13% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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