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Pansage is a Grass-type Pokemon known as one of the elemental monkeys from Unova. This guide covers Pansage’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution into Simisage, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Pansage guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Pansage is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for the leaf-like growth on its head and evolves into Simisage when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
Competitive Overview
Pansage is usually more useful in early-game playthroughs or limited formats than in high-level competitive play. It has decent Speed for a first-stage Pokemon and can use Grass-type moves to pressure Water, Ground and Rock-type opponents.
Pansage’s biggest strengths are its access to Grass coverage, utility moves and its simple evolution path into Simisage. Its main issue is that its base stats are modest, so it often needs to evolve or use support options to stay relevant later in the game.
Here are the key facts to know about Pansage, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Pansage
National Dex
#0511
Type
Grass
Species
Grass Monkey Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg
10.5 kg
Abilities
Gluttony, Overgrow
Pansage has balanced early-stage stats with workable Speed and offensive options. Its stats are modest overall, which makes evolution into Simisage important for stronger battles.
Pansage can use Grass attacks, utility moves and coverage options across Pokemon games. These are some of Pansage’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable physical Grass-type attack for direct damage.
A strong special Grass-type attack with a chance to lower Special Defense.
Deals damage while restoring Pansage’s HP.
Useful coverage that can become stronger when Pansage has no held item.
A physical Dark-type coverage move that can lower Defense.
Drains HP over time and supports longer battles.
A Grass-type attack that hits heavier Pokemon harder.
Useful for scouting attacks and supporting defensive turns.
Pansage can learn a varied move pool across different Pokemon games, including Grass, Normal, Dark, Flying and support moves. Use the section below to view Pansage’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pansage is a Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Water, Electric, Grass and Ground-type moves, but it is weak to Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison and Ice-type attacks.
Type
Grass
Weaknesses
Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison, Ice
Resistances
Water, Grass, Electric, Ground
Immunity
None
Pansage’s abilities support item use and Grass-type play depending on the game and format.
Makes Pansage eat certain Berries earlier than usual, which can help it recover or trigger Berry effects sooner.
Powers up Grass-type moves when Pansage is low on HP. This is Pansage’s hidden ability when available.
Pansage evolves into Simisage when exposed to a Leaf Stone. The full Pansage evolution line is Pansage and Simisage.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Pansage with a Leaf Stone
Pansage’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pansage is found in forests, received through game events or transferred from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Dreamyard, Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
Pokemon White |
Dreamyard, Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Santalune Forest. |
Pokemon Y |
Santalune Forest. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found on trees along Hibernal Avenue. Pansage can also be encountered while working through the Pan-Tastic Pot of Tea side mission. |
| Game | Where to Find Pansage |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Pansage. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Pansage is a Grass-type Pokemon.
Pansage is weak to Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison and Ice-type moves.
Pansage evolves into Simisage when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
Pansage’s abilities are Gluttony and Overgrow.
Pansage’s best moves often include Seed Bomb, Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Acrobatics, Crunch, Leech Seed, Grass Knot and Protect.
Pansage can be useful early in playthroughs, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Simisage.
Pansage can be found in supported games, received through certain in-game events or transferred from another game.
No, Pansage does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form.
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