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Generation V · #0511 — Grass Monkey Pokémon
Pansage, known as the Grass Monkey Pokémon, is a Generation V Grass-type that represents one-third of the elemental monkey trio introduced in Unova. Bearing the National Pokédex number 511, Pansage stands at a modest 0.6 meters in height and weighs 10.5 kilograms, making it a lightweight addition to any trainer's team. With a base stat total of 316, Pansage embodies the characteristics of an early-game Pokémon, featuring balanced offensive capabilities with attack and special attack both sitting at 53. The creature's most defining characteristic is the distinctive leafy sprout protruding from its head, which serves both aesthetic and practical purposes within its ecosystem. Pansage's development was part of Game Freak's effort to create a diverse selection of early-route Pokémon in the Unova region, and it has since become a beloved fixture of Generation V nostalgia for players who began their journey in Pokémon Black and White.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
10.5kg
Category
Grass Monkey Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
green
Shape
upright
Abilities
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Pansage Biology & Physical Characteristics
Pansage presents a distinctly simian appearance with a color palette dominated by green and cream tones that reflects its Grass-type nature. The Pokémon features large, expressive oval eyes rendered in black, prominent ears with light green inner surfaces, and a diminutive black nose characteristic of primate-like creatures. Most notably, a broccoli-like sprout crowns its head, complete with three yellow, tapered seed-like formations nestled within its foliage—these are not merely decorative but edible components with remarkable restorative properties. Its upper body and slender forelimbs are cream-colored, with simplified hands that appear to lack distinct fingers save for a solitary thumb, while its lower body transitions to green coloring. The creature's long tail extends elegantly behind it, terminated by two leaf-shaped appendages that mirror the botanical theme established by its cranial sprout. The leaves comprising Pansage's head sprout possess unique biochemical properties, capable of alleviating exhaustion and relieving stress when consumed, a quality that distinguishes it from most other Pokémon and establishes it as a valuable companion for those facing fatigue.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Pansage Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Pansage exhibits a pronounced male-biased sexual dimorphism in its population distribution, with approximately 87.5 percent of wild specimens identifying as male, leaving only 12.5 percent as female. This significant gender ratio imbalance is characteristic of many Pokémon species and affects breeding logistics for dedicated trainers seeking to produce offspring. The species belongs to the Field egg group, positioning it alongside various other terrestrial Pokémon and enabling cross-breeding with compatible species. Pansage possesses a base friendship value of 70, indicating a moderate predisposition toward affection with trainers who treat it with respect and care. The species exhibits relatively rapid breeding maturation, requiring only 20 egg cycles (approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps) before hatching, making it an accessible choice for players engaging in breeding programs early in their games. Female Pansage, despite their rarity, are particularly valuable for breeding purposes, as they serve as the maternal progenitor for offspring when paired with compatible males from the Field egg group. The Pokédex descriptions emphasizing Pansage's generous nature and social orientation suggest that specimens with higher friendship values may be more receptive to breeding partnerships, rewarding trainers who invest time in bonding with their Pansage before attempting to propagate the species.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
oran-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.
Cost: 80
occa-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
occa-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
occa-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
occa-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
sun moon
tm01
x y
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
+564 more TMs/HMs
Pansage Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Pansage follows a straightforward evolutionary line, transforming into Simisage upon exposure to a Leaf Stone. This evolution represents a significant power increase, with Simisage's base stats rising notably across the board while maintaining Pansage's Grass-type classification. The transition from Pansage to Simisage mirrors the evolutionary paths of its elemental counterparts, Pansear and Panpour, which similarly utilize elemental stones (Fire Stone and Water Stone, respectively) to achieve their final forms. Simisage retains the core characteristics of its pre-evolutionary form while developing a more imposing stature and enhanced capabilities, particularly in special attack and attack statistics. While neither Pansage nor Simisage possess Mega Evolution mechanics, the standard evolution represents the sole method of progression within this line, with Simisage serving as the conclusive form in the evolutionary chain. The accessibility of Leaf Stones in most Pokémon games ensures that players can achieve this evolution relatively early in their gameplay experience, allowing Simisage to contribute meaningfully to their team's progression through subsequent gyms and challenges.
Where to Find
dreamyard
unova
pinwheel forest
unova
+1 more
lostlorn forest
unova
+1 more
santalune forest
kalos
Pansage Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Pansage dwells deep within dense forests, where it has adapted to a foraging lifestyle centered on berry collection and distribution. According to Pokédex entries, this Pokémon exhibits remarkable altruistic behavior, actively gathering berries from across its habitat and generously sharing them with weary-looking companions regardless of species. The creature's natural proclivity for locating fruit suggests it possesses superior scouting abilities or heightened sensory perception when seeking nutritional resources. Trainers have noted that Pansage demonstrates the Gluttony ability in many specimens, a trait that compels the Pokémon to consume held berries when its health drops below half its maximum capacity—behavior consistent with its demonstrated generosity and its own reliance on forest resources. The species shows a strong social orientation, seemingly uncomfortable when surrounded by fatigued individuals and motivated to share its precious head leaves as a form of comfort. This combination of berry-seeking expertise, stress-relieving capabilities, and inherent kindness establishes Pansage as a central figure within forest ecosystems, functioning almost as a caretaker for other Pokémon experiencing hardship.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
This Pokémon dwells deep in the forest. Eating a leaf from its head whisks weariness away as if by magic.
It’s good at finding berries and gathers them from all over. It’s kind enough to share them with friends.
It shares the leaf on its head with weary-looking Pokémon. These leaves are known to relieve stress.
Generation VI
It shares the leaf on its head with weary-looking Pokémon. These leaves are known to relieve stress.
It’s good at finding berries and gathers them from all over. It’s kind enough to share them with friends.
It shares the leaf on its head with weary-looking Pokémon. These leaves are known to relieve stress.
It’s good at finding berries and gathers them from all over. It’s kind enough to share them with friends.
Pansage Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Pansage's nomenclature derives from a straightforward combination of linguistic elements: 'Pan,' referencing the genus Pan which encompasses chimpanzees and bonobos, merged with 'sage,' a plant that shares the creature's green coloration and herbaceous properties. The Japanese designation 'Yanappu' similarly combines 'ya' (young) with 'nappu' (a reference to nap or possibly nape), creating a designation that emphasizes youth and approachability. The visual design deliberately invokes the appearance of a young primate coupled with botanical features, particularly the broccoli-like sprout that dominates its silhouette. Game Freak's design philosophy for Pansage emphasized accessibility and early-game viability, resulting in a creature with gentle features and a non-threatening demeanor that appeals to players encountering it early in their Unova adventure. The creature's cream and green coloring scheme was deliberately chosen to harmonize with its Grass typing while maintaining sufficient contrast to ensure visual clarity in both sprite and three-dimensional model formats. This carefully balanced aesthetic approach—combining primate characteristics with botanical elements—established the template that would define all three elemental monkeys, each substituting their primary element's visual vocabulary while maintaining the fundamental monkey archetype.
Learnable Moves
Pansage can learn 72 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| gastro acid | poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| grass whistle | grass | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spiky shield | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| vine whip | grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Pansage Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive environments, Pansage remains largely relegated to early-game utility rather than endgame viability, primarily due to its modest base stat total of 316. The species' balanced offensive statistics of 53 in both attack and special attack, coupled with identical defensive values of 48 in both defense and special defense, provide no specialized niche in competitive battling. However, Pansage's hidden ability Overgrow deserves consideration, as it amplifies Grass-type moves to 1.5 times their normal damage output when the Pokémon's health falls below one-third of its maximum capacity. This defensive mechanism can occasionally enable miraculous comebacks in casual or lower-tier competitive formats, though it remains unreliable for serious tournament play. The standard Gluttony ability, while thematic, offers marginal competitive advantage, primarily benefiting trainers utilizing berry-holding strategies in longer battles. Pansage's movepool includes adequate coverage options such as Brick Break, Crunch, and Energy Ball, allowing for some strategic flexibility in move selection. Competitive trainers invariably evolve Pansage into Simisage at the earliest opportunity, as the evolved form's enhanced statistics dramatically improve viability in both casual and competitive contexts. Pansage's primary competitive value lies in its evolution line's contribution to doubles strategies or specialized formats where Grass-type coverage proves essential, rather than as a standalone threat.
Commonly Asked Questions About Pansage
What type is Pansage?
Pansage is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Pansage evolve into?
Pansage evolves into simisage.
What are Pansage's weaknesses?
Pansage is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Where can I find Pansage?
Pansage can be found in dreamyard (unova), pinwheel forest (unova) and lostlorn forest (unova) and 1 other locations.
Pansage Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Pansage achieved significant cultural prominence through its association with Cilan, one of the Unova region's Gym Leaders featured prominently in the Pokémon anime series. Cilan's Pansage became an iconic character, demonstrating the species' affectionate and loyal nature while engaging in memorable battles alongside its trainer. The anime's portrayal of Pansage sharing its head leaves with exhausted companions reinforced the Pokédex descriptions and established the species as a symbol of compassion within Pokémon culture. The elemental monkey trio—Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour—became representative of Generation V's design philosophy, appearing in merchandise, trading card games, and supplementary media throughout the early 2010s. Players who experienced Pokémon Black and White recall encountering Pansage as an early-game option, though one often overlooked in favor of the region's starter Pokémon. The species' gentle demeanor and botanical design contributed to broader conversations about Grass-type Pokémon representation, as Pansage offered an alternative perspective from traditional grass-based designs. Fan communities have maintained consistent appreciation for Pansage despite its competitive limitations, recognizing the creature's charm and thematic coherence. The speculative redesign for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has renewed interest in the species among players curious about how Pansage might appear with modernized visual presentation.
Where to Find Pansage in Every Pokémon Game
Pansage's availability varies considerably across different Pokémon games and generations, reflecting its status as a region-specific early-game Pokémon. In Pokémon Black and White, Pansage appears as Pokédex number 017 and can be encountered in early-game routes in the Unova region, making it accessible to players constructing their initial team. The species retained availability in Black 2 and White 2 as Pokédex entry 037, though its encounter rate may differ from the original versions. Pansage appeared in the Central Kalos Pokédex as entry 029 during Pokémon X and Y, enabling Kalos-region players to add it to their rosters relatively early. The species was subsequently included in various subsequent generations, though its availability remained concentrated in games featuring Unova or permitting National Pokédex access. Pansage's capture rate of 190 indicates exceptional catchability, facilitating acquisition with standard Poké Balls even during the initial encounter. The species' medium-fast experience growth rate ensures manageable leveling progression without excessive grinding requirements. In modern games supporting Pokémon HOME and Pokédex access, Pansage remains obtainable through distribution methods, competitive rewards, or special events, ensuring that dedicated trainers can acquire specimens regardless of their current game library. The Pokémon Legends: Z-A announcement promises Pansage's inclusion, suggesting continued availability in future generations and reaffirming its status as a foundational species within the Pokémon franchise.