Simisage (XY 11) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Simisage (XY 11) is a Rare, 90 HP Grass-type from the XY set. Its straightforward Solar Beam adds reliable power, while its disruptive toolkit delivers strategic value. This energetic Pokémon stands out as card number 11 in the collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY set with the card number 11. It features two attacks:
– Torment — 20 damage; disables one of the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s attacks for their next turn.
– Solar Beam — 70 damage; no additional text.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: “xy1”
– Rarity: Rare
– Illustrator: Shigenori Negishi
– Image reference: /images/xy1/xy1-11.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No specific tournament usage notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced as a Rare Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon evolving from Pansage, Simisage XY 11 offers strategic disruption with “Torment” and strong damage output with “Solar Beam.” The set’s artwork and design emphasize its wild temperament and thorny tail attacks.