Simisear doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. Been around since Gen 5. Known as the Ember Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
It loves sweets because they become energy for the fire burning inside its body.
A flame burns inside its body. It scatters embers from its head and tail to sear its opponents.
Simisear Weakness
AvgType-wise, Simisear takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Simisear 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)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Simisear to get Pansear eggs using 180 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Covet, Fire Punch and 7 more.
Flamethrower is the main STAB option after a Nasty Plot boost. Life Orb gives Simisear extra damage on every hit for a health trade to survive the setup turn, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Best Simisear Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
You're catching Pansear first, not Simisear. Pansear appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Simisear in Black & White
To get Simisear, start by catching Pansear through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 10-20. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PansearEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhiteGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyForestAnyShaking spotEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyForestAnyShaking spotMODERATEDreamyard - OvergroundBlackGift from NPCLv.10LimitedEarlyAnyWith Oshawott starterMODERATEDreamyard - OvergroundWhiteGift from NPCLv.10LimitedEarlyAnyWith Oshawott starterEASYLostlorn ForestBlackGrassLv.20UncommonMidForestAnyShaking spotEASYLostlorn ForestWhiteGrassLv.20UncommonMidForestAnyShaking spot
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.
Pansear evolves into Simisear using a Fire Stone. Simisear is the fully evolved form. At 498 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 special attacker with base 98 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Simisear appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Simisear joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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