Simisage Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Simisage in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Simisage
Simisage is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 49.684 DPS.
Simisage can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Simisage is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Simisage resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Simisage is Mega Blaziken (49.684 DPS), Blacephalon (49.111 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (48.105 DPS).
Catching Simisage: After defeating Simisage, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1305 and 1376 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1624-1712 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Simisage from raids will have exactly 1376 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Simisage?
The best counter for Simisage is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 49.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (49.111 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (48.105 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Simisage?
Simisage can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Simisage weak to?
Simisage is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Simisage be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Simisage's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Simisage from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Simisage from raids will have 1376 CP at level 20, or 1712 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1305. If you see 1376 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Simisage worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Simisage is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Simisage?
For the best moveset for Simisage itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Simisage stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Simisage without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Simisage can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (49.111 DPS) and Eternatus (44.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Simisage in raids?
Weather boost information for Simisage is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.