Competitive Information for Pansage [X/Y]
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 Pansage? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Pansage, an impressive Pokémon known for its Grass typing! Pansage is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Pansage below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Vine Whip
- Low Sweep / Return
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Shadow Claw
Pansage excels as popular Physical Sweeper during single battles. It attempts to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. With Gluttony, Pansage eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. Low Sweep was added to provide additional threat coverage. 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 Pansage'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.
◆ Low Sweep is a physical 65-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Round / Snore
- Synthesis
- Toxic
Ready for single battles? Pansage is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Pansage's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Gluttony, Pansage 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 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Pansage must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Pansage 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pansage? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Vine Whip
- Low Sweep / Return
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Shadow Claw
Taking on double battles? Pansage is a high-quality Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. With Gluttony, Pansage eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. Low Sweep was added to provide additional threat coverage. 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 Pansage'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.
◆ Low Sweep is a physical 65-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Round / Snore
- Synthesis
- Toxic
In double battles, Pansage is known as an awesome Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. The Petaya Berry will raise Pansage's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Gluttony, Pansage 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 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Pansage must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Pansage 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 Pansage can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 Pansage.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pansage can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Pansage
- 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 inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Pansage's stats
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Pansage
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Pansage in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Pansage's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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