Simisage Best Moveset
Identical stats to Simisear and Simipour, only the type changes. 98/98 balanced offenses at 101 Speed fire Grass TermStab from either side on fast cooldowns. The moveset is a competent fast mixed attacker that the other monkeys mirror exactly.
98 Attack and 101 Speed in Gen V (Black & White). Grass monkey with Overgrow. The physical twin to Simipour's special. Same trajectory downward.
Best Moves
Best Build
Simisage best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Crunch
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Dropped with the other monkeys in Gen VI (X & Y). Grass-type without secondary STAB. 101 Speed outran things Simisage couldn't threaten.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of the same decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The elemental monkey experiment produced three competitively identical disappointments.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Gunk Shot
- Nasty Plot
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Simisage Weakness
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 |
What is Simisage Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Simisage
Blaziken can KO Simisage with Flare Blitz (265-312%). Salazzle threatens a KO with Flamethrower (131-155%). Genesect's U-turn also KOs at 120-141%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Blaziken builds →Close Combat133-156%KO Flare Blitz 2x265-312%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x131-155%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x120-141%KO Extreme Speed45-54% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Simisage View Lapras builds →Surf30-35% Thunderbolt20-24% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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 Field egg group.
Shiny Simisage
Simisage carries Pansage's lighter green forward, and the punk-rock grass monkey looks like it's been sitting under a grow lamp. The pompadour is slightly more golden, which is something, but "slightly more golden pompadour" is doing a lot of heavy lifting as a selling point.
Shiny Simisage 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 Simisage
That thorny Grass monkey Simisage works Lumiose's Wild Zones in the open near level 37 to 39, and an oversized Alpha of the same climbs Wild Zone 20 up close to level 63.
Where To Catch Simisage in LZA
Pansage is your first catch on the way to Simisage. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-64 across 21 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PansageAutumnal 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 2Simisage ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Grass 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.52-54GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Pansage (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Simisage in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Pansage over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Simisage, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Simisage in USUM
Step 1Obtain PansageLATER 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 2Simisage ✓
No wild encounters for Simisage in Sun & Moon. Bring Pansage over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Simisage, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Simisage in SM
- Step 1Obtain PansageLATER 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 2Simisage ✓
Simisage can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Pansage in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Simisage. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Simisage in ORAS
Step 1Obtain PansageCARTRIDGE 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 2Simisage ✓
Base Stats
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.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
Simisage Guide
Simisage plays as a pivot. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Simisage. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
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 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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