Pansage Pokemon Guide

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Pansage Pokemon Guide

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.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Pansage

pansage

Shiny Form

Shiny Pansage

pansage

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.

Pansage Description

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

Is Pansage Good in Competitive?

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.

Pansage Quick Facts

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 type Pokemon icon

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 Stats

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.

Hp
50
Attack
53
Defense
48
Special Attack
53
Special Defense
48
Speed
64

Pansage Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Pansage can use Grass attacks, utility moves and coverage options across Pokemon games. These are some of Pansage’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Seed Bomb

A reliable physical Grass-type attack for direct damage.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Energy Ball

A strong special Grass-type attack with a chance to lower Special Defense.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Giga Drain

Deals damage while restoring Pansage’s HP.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Acrobatics

Useful coverage that can become stronger when Pansage has no held item.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Crunch

A physical Dark-type coverage move that can lower Defense.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Leech Seed

Drains HP over time and supports longer battles.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Grass Knot

A Grass-type attack that hits heavier Pokemon harder.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Protect

Useful for scouting attacks and supporting defensive turns.

Pansage All Moves

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

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Play Nice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Scratch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
4Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
7Lick Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
10Vine Whip Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical45100
13Fury Swipes Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1880
16Leech Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status90
19Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
22Seed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
25Torment Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
28Fling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
31Acrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
34Grass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
37Recycle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
40Natural Gift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
43Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAttract Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMConfide Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMDouble Team Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFrustration Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMHidden Power Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMNature Power Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPayback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMReturn Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwagger Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMTorment Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
TMWork Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Astonish Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
Bullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
Covet Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical60100
Disarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40
Grass Whistle Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status55
Leaf Storm Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special13090
Low Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
Magical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60
Nasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status
Role Play Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
Spiky Shield Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
Tickle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Covet Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical60100
Endeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
Focus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
Gastro Acid Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status100
Giga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
Grass Pledge Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special80100
Gunk Shot Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical12080
Helping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Iron Tail Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical10075
Knock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
Low Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
Recycle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Role Play Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
Seed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
Snore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
Synthesis Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
Uproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
Worry Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status100

Pansage Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

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 type Pokemon icon

Grass

Weaknesses

Fire type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon

Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison, Ice

Resistances

Water type Pokemon icon
Grass type Pokemon icon
Electric type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon

Water, Grass, Electric, Ground

Immunity

None

Pansage Abilities

Pansage’s abilities support item use and Grass-type play depending on the game and format.

Gluttony

Makes Pansage eat certain Berries earlier than usual, which can help it recover or trigger Berry effects sooner.

Overgrow

Powers up Grass-type moves when Pansage is low on HP. This is Pansage’s hidden ability when available.

Pansage Evolution

Pansage evolves into Simisage when exposed to a Leaf Stone. The full Pansage evolution line is Pansage and Simisage.

Stage 1

Pansage

Grass type Pokemon icon
pansage

Starting form

Stage 2

Simisage

Grass type Pokemon icon
simisage

Evolves from Pansage with a Leaf Stone

Where to Find Pansage in Pokemon Games

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.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Pansage had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Dreamyard, Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Dreamyard, Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Santalune Forest.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Santalune Forest.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon 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.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Pansage
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Pansage FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Pansage. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Pansage?

Pansage is a Grass-type Pokemon.

What is Pansage weak against?

Pansage is weak to Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison and Ice-type moves.

What does Pansage evolve into?

Pansage evolves into Simisage when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

What are Pansage’s abilities?

Pansage’s abilities are Gluttony and Overgrow.

What are Pansage’s best moves?

Pansage’s best moves often include Seed Bomb, Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Acrobatics, Crunch, Leech Seed, Grass Knot and Protect.

Is Pansage good in Pokemon?

Pansage can be useful early in playthroughs, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Simisage.

How do you get Pansage?

Pansage can be found in supported games, received through certain in-game events or transferred from another game.

Does Pansage have a Mega Evolution?

No, Pansage does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form.





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