The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. An Ember Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
A flame burns inside its body. It scatters embers from its head and tail to sear its opponents.
When it gets excited, embers rise from its head and tail and it gets hot. For some reason, it loves sweets.
Type-wise, Simisear takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Simisear leans offensive (base 98 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
Excadrill can KO Simisear with Earthquake (169-199%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 109-128%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Rapid Spin28-33% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Knock Off50-59% Close Combat61-72% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Simisear View Urshifu builds →Close Combat108-127%KO Sucker Punch63-75% | ||
Getting Simisear requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Pansear. Breed this form to get Pansear eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Pansear), and Simisear peaks at 498 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Simisear to get Pansear eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Nasty Plot is the main STAB option after a Nasty Plot boost. Firiumz gives Simisear extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Simisear best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Grass Knot
- Flare Blitz
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Fire Pledge
- Taunt
- Will O Wisp
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Fire Pledge
- Taunt
- Will O Wisp
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Flame Charge
- Superpower
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Simisear learns Overheat and Flare Blitz naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ghost and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Simisear threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Overheat and Flare Blitz and switchins need to think twice.
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Covet aren't available any other way for Simisear, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Overheat and Fire Blast for solid options.
Hard to wall, honestly. Simisear threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Overheat and Fire Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Simisear isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Pansear from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Pansear to Simisear is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Simisear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Pansear over from Black, Black 2, or X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Simisear in Sun & Moon. Bring Pansear over from Black, Black 2, or X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Simisear isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Pansear from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Pansear to Simisear is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Simisear in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain PansearCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Simisear ✓
We rate Simisear C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 498 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 101 Speed stands out.
Simisear's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Landorus (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Simisear'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 Simisear. It makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. Its hidden ability Blaze can work in specific setups.
Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Simisear is a physical attacker with base 98 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Best way to handle Simisear: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Ground, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Simisear joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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