Simisage (#0512) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk9892–165180–324

Def6361–126117–247

SpA9892–165180–324

SpD6361–126117–247

Spe10195–168186–331

Total498Higher than 69% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 101). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+168Max153No SP121Min108Scarf252Tailwind336

At max Speed, Simisage outspeeds 20 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Gluttony
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
OvergrowHidden ability
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#258 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (44.5%) · Overgrow (82.6%) · Adamant (34.8%) · Atk 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32 (28%)

Moves Fake Out, Leaf Storm, Rock Slide, Seed Bomb

Singles

#254 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (38.3%) · Overgrow (85.7%) · Modest (26.9%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (30.7%)

Moves Leaf Storm, Seed Bomb, Rock Slide, Focus Blast

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0511PansageGrass
1. Use Leaf Stone#0512SimisageGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 4

1Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

1Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TM06ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM10Hidden PowerPower and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.NormalSpec60100%15

TM11Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM12TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM15Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM17ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM21FrustrationPower increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.NormalPhys—100%20

TM22Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM27ReturnPower increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.NormalPhys—100%20

TM31Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM32Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TM39Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM41TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

TM42FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM45AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM46ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM47Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM48RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM52Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM53Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM56FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM62AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM68Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM80Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM86Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM87SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TM88Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM90SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM96Nature PowerUses a move which depends upon the terrain.NormalStatus——20

TM100ConfideLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

Tutor 20

TutorCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

TutorEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TutorFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TutorGastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

TutorGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TutorGrass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TutorGunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TutorHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TutorIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TutorKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TutorLow KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TutorRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

TutorRole PlayCopies the target’s ability.PsychicStatus——10

TutorSeed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TutorSnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TutorSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TutorSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

TutorThroat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TutorUproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TutorWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Thorn Monkey Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#018Updated Unova#038Central Kalos#030Lumiose#078

It strikes its enemies with a thorn-covered tail. The leaf on its head is bitter.
Black 2 · White 2
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire