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 strikes its enemies with a thorn-covered tail. The leaf on its head is 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Bullet Seed, Covet and 7 more.
Simisage runs a standard attacker set. Hardy nature with max HP and Attack EVs shapes the build, while Oranberry brings extra utility. Gluttony supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Simisage Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Crunch
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
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 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Can't catch Simisage directly. Start with Pansage at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Pansage to Simisage is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Simisage in Black 2 & White 2
Pansage is your first catch on the way to Simisage. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-55 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PansageEASYLostlorn ForestBlack 2GrassLv.22UncommonMidForestAnyShaking spotEASYLostlorn ForestWhite 2GrassLv.22UncommonMidForestAnyShaking spotEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostForestAnyShaking spotEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostForestAnyShaking spot
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