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Generation V · #0512 — Thorn Monkey Pokémon
Simisage, the Thorn Monkey Pokémon, is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that represents one-third of the elemental monkey trio alongside Simisear and Simipour. Known officially as National Pokédex #512, Simisage stands 1.1 meters tall and weighs 30.5 kilograms, making it a compact yet formidable Pokémon. With a base stat total of 498, Simisage is particularly notable for its exceptional Speed stat of 101 and dual offensive capabilities, boasting both Attack and Special Attack of 98 each. This balanced offensive profile makes Simisage an interesting choice for trainers seeking a swift Grass-type ally. The Pokémon's volatile temperament is emphasized consistently across Pokédex entries, which describe it as ill-tempered and wild-natured, characteristics deeply reflected in its combat style and distinctive appearance.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
30.5kg
Category
Thorn 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.
Simisage Biology & Physical Characteristics
Simisage is a simian Pokémon with a striking appearance centered around its lush green coloration and distinctive botanical features. Its most notable characteristic is a pointed, bush-like crest atop its head resembling a pompadour hairstyle, complete with bitter-tasting leaves growing from it. The Pokémon possesses broad ears with light green insides, oval eyes, and a black nose, while its face, chest, hands, and feet display a cream-colored coloration contrasting sharply with its verdant body. Its hands feature five digits, and its feet contain three toes, granting it excellent dexterity and climbing ability. Most distinctively, Simisage possesses a long tail tipped with leaves and lined with tiny, sharp barbs along its length—a formidable weapon that defines its combat approach. These barbed tail features, combined with furry white eyebrows and shoulder tufts, give Simisage an intimidating appearance befitting its aggressive nature. The bitter leaves on its head are not merely decorative; they represent the Pokémon's connection to the Grass-type and likely serve tactical purposes in battle.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Simisage Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Simisage exhibits a notable gender skew typical of many Pokémon species, with an 87.5% male to 12.5% female ratio. This significant male predominance means that female Simisage are considerably rarer in the wild, making them valuable finds for collectors and breeders. Simisage belongs to the Field egg group, indicating that it can breed with other Field-group Pokémon and produces eggs that hatch into Pansage after approximately 20 egg cycles, or roughly 4,884 to 5,140 steps. The medium growth rate means that Simisage develops at a moderate pace, requiring standard experience accumulation to reach higher levels compared to slow-growing species. With a base friendship value of 70 (in Generations V through VII), Simisage demonstrates reasonable receptiveness to its trainer from the outset, though its inherently ill-tempered nature means it may challenge trainers who do not properly establish dominance and rapport. The capture rate of 75 indicates moderate difficulty in catching wild Simisage, requiring standard Poké Balls and proper strategy rather than specialized catching equipment. Breeders seeking competitive Simisage should prioritize IV training and egg move selection, as Pansage can inherit moves its parents know before evolving.
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
+626 more TMs/HMs
Simisage Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Simisage evolves from Pansage, the pre-evolved form in the elemental monkey evolutionary line, through exposure to a Leaf Stone. This stone-triggered evolution represents a transformation from the smaller, less aggressive Pansage into a fully realized combat-capable Pokémon. The evolution process grants Simisage significantly enhanced stats across the board, particularly in Attack and Special Attack, which increase to 98 each—a dramatic improvement from Pansage's comparatively modest offensive capabilities. The Speed stat also receives a substantial boost to 101, enabling Simisage to outpace most opponents. Unlike some evolutionary lines, Simisage does not receive a Mega Evolution form in any generation through Generation IX, meaning trainers seeking maximum power from this line must rely on Z-Moves, held items, and careful movepool utilization rather than a further transformation. The Leaf Stone evolution remains the singular transformation path for this species, making it straightforward for trainers to develop their Pansage into a fully-fledged Simisage.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Simisage Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Simisage is renowned for its ill temper and aggressive disposition, as consistently documented across multiple Pokédex entries. The Pokémon fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly, making it a dangerous opponent in any confrontation. Its wild-natured temperament means that Simisage attacks with little provocation, using devastating strikes from its thorn-covered tail that inflict significant damage. Despite its hostile tendencies, Simisage demonstrates a base friendship rating of 70, suggesting that dedicated trainers who establish rapport with this species can harness its tremendous potential. The Pokémon's combat style emphasizes its physical strength and speed rather than tactical patience, with its attacks being characterized by raw aggression. Its preference for the Field egg group suggests it inhabits natural grassland and forest environments, though it maintains the agile, arboreal nature typical of primate Pokémon. Simisage's high Speed stat of 101 indicates it is naturally fleet-footed and quick to react, enabling it to strike first in most encounters.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
It strikes its enemies with a thorn-covered tail. The leaf on its head is bitter.
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
Generation VI
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
Ill tempered, it fights by swinging its barbed tail around wildly. The leaf growing on its head is very bitter.
Simisage Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Simisage cleverly combines 'simian,' referring to primates, with 'sage,' which connects to both wisdom and the herb sage plant—fitting for a Grass-type Pokémon with primate characteristics. The Japanese name Yanakkie (ヤナッキー) draws from 'yanagi,' meaning willow, and 'monkey,' reinforcing the herbivorous primate concept while emphasizing the botanical nature of the species. Simisage's design synthesizes classic primate features—the simian body structure, expressive face, and four-limbed locomotion—with distinctly plant-based elements including the pompadour-like leaf crest, barbed tail adorned with foliage, and overall verdant coloration. The pompadour-style leaf crest cleverly evokes both fashion-forward styling and the crown-like appearance of leafy growths, suggesting this Pokémon combines refined aesthetics with untamed nature. The barbed tail design represents a departure from typical grass-type weaponry, incorporating spines and thorns in a manner that emphasizes Simisage's aggressive combat philosophy. The cream-colored chest and facial markings provide visual balance against the predominant green, creating a design that is simultaneously natural and striking.
Learnable Moves
Simisage can learn 64 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| 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 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Simisage Competitive Battle Guide
Simisage occupies a niche position in competitive Pokémon battling, valued primarily for its exceptional Speed stat of 101, which allows it to outspeed many common threats and move first in crucial moments. The dual offensive capabilities—Attack and Special Attack both at 98—provide flexibility in movepool construction, though its modest defensive stats of 63 Defense and 63 Special Defense necessitate a carefully planned strategy that avoids prolonged engagements. Simisage's hidden ability, Overgrow, amplifies Grass-type moves to 1.5× damage when its HP drops to one-third or less, potentially transforming it into a sweeper in desperate situations where it might otherwise fall. Its primary ability, Gluttony, enables consumption of held Berries when HP falls below half, though this is generally considered less competitive than Overgrow. The movepool includes access to pivotal offensive moves such as Leaf Storm, Energy Ball, and Focus Blast, complemented by coverage options like Crunch and Brick Break that allow Simisage to threaten Dark-types, Ghosts, and Rock-types that might otherwise wall it. However, its vulnerability to common types—notably Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock—combined with its fragile defenses limits Simisage's reliability at higher competitive tiers, relegating it primarily to casual and lower-tier competitive formats where its Speed advantage proves more decisive.
Commonly Asked Questions About Simisage
What type is Simisage?
Simisage is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Simisage evolve from?
Simisage evolved from pansage.
What are Simisage's weaknesses?
Simisage is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Simisage Cultural Impact & Franchise History
As one of the three Generation V elemental monkeys, Simisage has achieved modest cultural recognition within the broader Pokémon franchise, though it lacks the iconic status of earlier-generation starters or legendary Pokémon. The elemental monkey trio—Simisage, Simisear, and Simipour—represented a deliberate design philosophy to provide accessible Grass, Fire, and Water-type options early in Unova's Pokédex, democratizing type representation in a manner that resonated with players seeking balanced team composition. Simisage's volatile temperament has been explored in animated adaptations, where its aggressive nature provides compelling character dynamics distinct from the calmer, more composed demeanor of other Pokémon companions. Within fan communities, Simisage maintains steady appreciation as a genuinely competent Grass-type option from the fifth generation, though it is frequently overshadowed by more versatile grass-types introduced simultaneously or in subsequent generations. The design's synthesis of primate and botanical elements has inspired fan artwork and creative interpretations exploring the intersection of nature and animal behavior. While Simisage has not generated significant mainstream merchandise or cultural phenomena comparable to generation-defining Pokémon, it maintains respectability as a solidly designed species within the competitive and casual communities that actively engage with Generation V content.
Where to Find Simisage in Every Pokémon Game
Simisage's availability varies considerably across the Pokémon games depending on generation and version. In Generation V's Black and White, Pansage (which evolves into Simisage) was obtainable early in the Unova region, making Simisage accessible to trainers willing to invest in its evolution stone relatively soon into their adventure. In Black 2 and White 2, Simisage similarly remained available throughout the game's progression. Generation VI's X and Y expanded accessibility by including Pansage in the Central Kalos Pokédex region, enabling straightforward capture and evolution for players in those games. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire provided Hoenn-based availability, though specific encounter rates varied. In Generation VII's Sun and Moon titles, Simisage's availability depends on the specific version and DLC content, with the species appearing in certain areas following level-appropriate progression. Generation VIII's Sword and Shield excluded Simisage from its base Pokédex, though it became available through the Crown Tundra DLC expansion, requiring trainers to seek it in the post-game content. Legends: Z-A, the latest mainline title, features Simisage in its Central Kalos Pokédex region with updated movepool options reflecting modern competitive standards. Trading and Pokémon Home integration now enable worldwide availability regardless of specific game version, allowing dedicated collectors to obtain Simisage regardless of which titles they possess.