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simisear
#514

Simisear

Ember Pokémon

Fire

It loves sweets because they become energy for the fire burning inside its body.

Base Stats

HP 75
Attack 98
Defense 63
Sp. Atk 98
Sp. Def 63
Speed 101
Total 498

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Gluttony Blaze (Hidden)

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Ember Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 28.0 kg
Base Exp 174
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Ground

Sprites

simisear Front Front
simisear Back Back
simisear Front Shiny Front Shiny
simisear Back Shiny Back Shiny
simisear Official Art Official Art
simisear Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

zu Usage: 6.6%
Nasty Plot
Moves
Taunt / Substitute / Hidden Power Ice
Grass Knot / Focus Blast
Item
Firium Z / Life Orb
Ability
Blaze
Nature
Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Simisear is one of the best setup stallbreakers the tier has to offer due to its high Special Attack and Speed, fantastic coverage options, and ability to shut down passive foes such as Pyukumuku and Gourgeist- with Taunt; furthermore, it can also function as a fast late-game setup sweeper. Simisear is able to generate free turns for it to set up with Nasty Plot, and afterwards, not even Fire-resistant Pokemon such as Altaria and Silvally-Water appreciate switching into it. However, setting up with Simisear can be quite difficult due to its poor defensive typing, lackluster bulk, and susceptibility to all forms of entry hazards, especially Stealth Rock. In addition, Simisear, while still quite fast, is outsped by a multitude of Pokemon such as Zebstrika, Floatzel, Purugly, and nearly every relevant Choice Scarf user. Lastly, Simisear mandates team support such as entry hazard removal and switch-ins into offensive Water- and Dragon-types, which limits teambuilding even more considering Simisear is only able to fit on balance and offensive teams.

Most Used Moves

Most Used Items

Firium Z
50.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc