Simisage is a Grass-type from Gen 5. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. 101 base Speed is its best stat. Known as the Thorn Monkey Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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 Weakness
FragileSimisage is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Simisage leans offensive (base 98 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Simisage Moveset
- Superpower
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
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.
Pansage evolves into Simisage using a Leaf Stone. Simisage is the fully evolved form. At 498 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Simisage appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A