Stats & Training
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.
Simisear Weakness
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 GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against SimisearView Excadrill → | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Water is super effective against SimisearView Dondozo → | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Rock is super effective against SimisearView Glimmora → | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Ground is super effective against SimisearView Krookodile → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, 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 →
| ||
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% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
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
Legends: Z-A Simisear Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Simisear in Legends: Z-A
Simisear Guide
For Legends: Z-A, we rate Simisear C-Tier: a niche pick in Legends: Z-A's meta. At 498 BST, it fits the pivot role. Nasty Plot with Firiumz is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
In Legends: Z-A, the best way to handle Simisear: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Ground, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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