Competitive Information for Simisage [Sun/Moon]
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Simisage, the exquisite Grass-typed Pokémon! It's a sight to see Simisage out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Simisage's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 Atk / 236 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Vine Whip
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Return / Secret Power
- Knock Off / Crunch
Simisage proves to be an incredible Physical Sweeper for single battles. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team 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 1/2 max hp at 1/4 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.
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ 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).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Secret Power is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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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 / Hidden Power
- Synthesis
- Toxic
In single battles, Simisage is known as an outstanding Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. 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 1/2 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-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).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Simisage's ivs).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Simisage by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Disarming Voice
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute / Focus Blast
When it comes to single battles, Simisage shines as an outstanding Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with intense special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Simisage last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Simisage's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks.
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Simisage's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Nasty Plot is a status move (raises your Simisage's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Simisage takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon 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 / Rock Tomb
- Seed Bomb / Vine Whip
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Return / Secret Power
Taking on double battles? Simisage is a first-rate Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with devastating 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 1/2 max hp at 1/4 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.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ 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).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Secret Power is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)).
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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 / Hidden Power
- Synthesis
- Toxic
When it comes to double battles, Simisage shines as a renowned Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. 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 1/2 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-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).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Simisage's ivs).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Simisage by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Simisage can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Simisage can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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, Spiky Shield
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Simisage's stats
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Simisage
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Simisage in Sun and Moon
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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