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Simisage Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Grass · BST: 498 · Role: Speed Pivot

Simisage is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Simisage, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Charizard plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 498 base stat total, Simisage plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (101), and at base 101 Speed it sits faster than 76% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Simisage in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Simisage

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  4. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  5. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  6. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  7. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  8. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)

How each counter beats Simisage

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Simisage and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Simisage and hits it super-effectively with STAB Poison moves.
  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Simisage and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) underspeeds but can still trade Simisage and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Simisage and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.

Simisage weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Poison (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Bug (×2)

Resistances

  • Water (×0.5)
  • Electric (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)

Base stats

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

Best Tera Types for Simisage

The best Tera Types for Simisage cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Gluttony — [object Object]
  • Overgrow (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Grass-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Simisage:

Frequently asked questions about Simisage

What counters Simisage in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Simisage are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y. These Pokémon hit Simisage super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Simisage weak to?

Simisage is a Grass-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Simisage?

The single best pick against Simisage in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Simisage in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Simisage, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug). Avoid Pokémon that share Simisage's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Simisage good in Pokémon Champions?

Simisage's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (498 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.