Simisage
TL;DR. Simisage is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 498. Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
Stat spread.
Total of 498. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Simisage in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Simisage reaches 2,350 CP at level 40 and 2,689 CP as a best buddy.
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Simisage in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Simisage across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #885 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Simisage.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Simisage, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Simisage?
Simisage is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Simisage weak to?
Simisage takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Simisage resistant to?
Simisage resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Simisage evolve?
Simisage evolves from Pansage (Use Leaf Stone). Simisage is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Simisage from?
Simisage was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0512.
What are Simisage's base stats?
Simisage has HP 75, Attack 98, Defense 63, Special Attack 98, Special Defense 63, and Speed 101. Total base stat total: 498.
What are Simisage's abilities?
Simisage can have the ability Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Overgrow.
Is Simisage legendary or mythical?
No. Simisage is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Simisage's best stat?
Simisage's highest base stat is Speed at 101, which ranks 11th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Simisage good?
Simisage has a base stat total of 498, the 312th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Simisage as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Simisage is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Simisage vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Simisage | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 66 | +9 |
| Attack | 98 | 75 | +23 |
| Defense | 63 | 72 | -9 |
| Special Attack | 98 | 72 | +26 |
| Special Defense | 63 | 72 | -9 |
| Speed | 101 | 60 | +41 |
| Total | 498 | 417 | +81 |
Simisage appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Simisage is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Simisage isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Simisage is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Simisage appears in 4 episodes.
From BW070 (2012-03-15) through XY100 (2015-12-10).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Simisage partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Simisage partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Simisage card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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