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.
When it gets excited, embers rise from its head and tail and it gets hot. For some reason, it loves sweets.
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 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
Hard to wall, honestly. Simisear threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Overheat and Fire Blast and switchins need to think twice.
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 2 & White 2
The path to Simisear starts with Pansear at Lv. 22-55 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PansearEASYLostlorn ForestBlack 2GrassLv.22UncommonMidForestAnyShaking spotEASYLostlorn ForestWhite 2GrassLv.22UncommonMidForestAnyShaking spotEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostForestAnyShaking spotEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostForestAnyShaking 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 physical attacker with base 98 Attack. 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