Simisage Collector’s Guide: Black & White Set

Character Intro

Simisage is an Uncommon, 90 HP card from the Black White set, numbered 8. Its straightforward offense is headlined by Fury Swipes, making it an easy-to-grasp Stage 1 option.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Pansage)
• Attacks:
• Seed Bomb (30 damage, costs 1 Grass energy)
• Fury Swipes (Flip 3 coins; does 40 damage times heads, costs 3 Colorless energies)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless energies
• Flavor Text: It attacks enemies with strikes of its thorn-covered tail. This Pokémon is wild tempered.
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image URL: /images/bw1/bw1-8.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White set (set code “bw1”), card number 8. It is Uncommon, has no special abilities, and focuses on direct, damage-dealing attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Key identifiers are set code “bw1,” card number 8, and Masakazu Fukuda’s artwork. The lack of a regulation mark and absence of alternate printings simplify authentication.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Simisage card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attacks and moderate HP make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by storing the card in a sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface abrasion—without rarity foiling, wear is more apparent.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black & White (bw1): Introduces Simisage as a Stage 1 Grass-type with solid HP and versatile attacks. The design emphasizes its wild temperament and thorned tail, making it a memorable entry in the Black & White series.

This guide covers the exact Simisage printing from the Black & White set, giving collectors the essentials to identify, care for, and appreciate this Uncommon card.