Competitive Information for Simisage [Black/White]
Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Grass attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Simisage? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Simisage, the awesome Pokémon of Grass types! It's to see Simisage show up as a Black/White opponent. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Discover how Simisage excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Seed Bomb
- Return / Facade
In single battles, Simisage is known as a spectacular Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical moves. With Gluttony, Simisage eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/8 max hp at 1/2 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Simisage's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Simisage's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Simisage is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Synthesis
- Toxic
Simisage proves to be a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was created to crush rivals using formidable special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Simisage's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Gluttony, Simisage eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/8 max hp at 1/2 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Simisage cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Simisage by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Simisage? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Seed Bomb
Simisage proves to be a distinguished Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical power. With Gluttony, Simisage eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/8 max hp at 1/2 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Simisage's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Simisage's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Synthesis
- Toxic
Simisage excels as a stupendous Special Sweeper during double battles. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Simisage's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Gluttony, Simisage eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/8 max hp at 1/2 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Simisage cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Simisage by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Simisage can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Simisage.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Simisage can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Simisage
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Simisage's stats
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Simisage
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Simisage in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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