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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Simisear registers at 0.01% usage (rank 233), marginally below Simisage, though doubles improves to 0.03% (rank 210). Its Overheat + Nasty Plot sweeping archetype offers breakthrough potential, but 100 SpA paired with fragile 75 HP / 63 SpD prevents it from enduring damage without immediate threats.
Playstyle:Simisear's singles set (95.2%) uses Modest + Charcoal with Overheat + Nasty Plot + Yawn + Taunt, targeting safe accumulation followed by sweeps. Yawn enables trading turns for setup while Blaze triggers past 50% HP. However, the 75 HP / 63 SpD base requires flawless prediction—a single contact or non-resisted hit under setup creates one-shot range.
Doubles Simisear rises to 0.03% usage (rank 210), pivoting to Timid bulk EVs (30.8% / 28.7%) and Focus Sash (67.6%). Fake Out + Overheat / Will-O-Wisp cores replace singles' Nasty Plot strategy, enabling immediate damage or chip utility. The pervasive Sash reliance underscores durability remains the bottleneck.
Playstyle:Doubles' core (Focus Sash + Timid) prioritizes Fake Out (20%) + Overheat (15.4%) + Protect (15.3%) + Will-O-Wisp (14.9%) for speed control and team support. Unlike singles' accumulation, this is a one-life gambit: switch in, Fake Out for tempo, threaten damage or burn, then trade favorably or pivot. Blaze activation near 50% extends threat range.