Type matchups
Damage Simisear takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Simisear has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 98
- Defense
- 63
- Sp. Atk
- 98
- Sp. Def
- 63
- Speed
- 101
- Total
- 498
Simisear has a base stat total of 498, higher than 63% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (101). Its Attack (98) and Sp. Atk (98) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 101 beats 85% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 63 Defense and 63 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Simisear can have the abilities Gluttony and Blaze.
How to beat Simisear
Simisear takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Simisear is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Pansear → Simisear), evolving from Pansear.
Best counters to Simisear
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Simisear weak to?
As a Fire type, Simisear takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Simisear resistant to?
Simisear resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Simisear?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Simisear with super-effective attacks.