How to Evolve Panpour

Panpour evolves into Simipour exclusively through the use of a Water Stone. There is no level requirement, meaning you can trigger the evolution the moment you acquire the item.

In Pokémon Black and White, players receive a free Water Stone at the Dreamyard if they chose Snivy as their starter. You can also find them in dust clouds inside caves or purchase them in Black City.

In Pokémon X and Y, a Water Stone is located on Route 8, or can be purchased at the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City. Simply open your bag, select the Water Stone, and apply it to Panpour.

Using the Water Stone immediately is a common mistake. Like many stone evolutions in older generations, Simipour learns almost no moves by leveling up. If you evolve Panpour at level 10, you are entirely dependent on TMs to build a usable moveset.

For optimal in-game progression, wait until Panpour reaches level 22 before evolving. At this level, it learns Scald, a highly reliable STAB move with a 30% burn chance that carries you through the mid-game.

Players aiming for a mixed attacking set should hold off until level 31 for Acrobatics or even level 43 for Crunch. If you already have access to late-game TMs like Surf and Ice Beam, you can bypass this wait and evolve Panpour immediately.

Simipour earns a harsh 5/10 rating for competitive play. It operates primarily as a niche Nasty Plot sweeper in lower tiers (PU or ZU), relying on its base 101 Speed and 98 Special Attack.

Its stat distribution forces a hyper-offensive playstyle. After one Nasty Plot setup, Simipour hits hard with Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Grass Knot. However, its base 75 HP and 63 defenses mean it cannot survive neutral hits.

In standard OU or UU tiers, Simipour is completely unviable. It is outclassed by faster, stronger Water-types like Starmie, Keldeo, or even Floatzel, which offer better utility or secondary typings.

Simipour fits best on lower-tier offensive teams that need a fast special breaker. It requires heavy entry hazard removal support, as it frequently runs a Focus Sash to guarantee a setup turn.

• Pros: Base 101 Speed outpaces the crowded base 100 tier. Excellent special coverage options including Focus Blast. Access to Nasty Plot and Taunt shuts down defensive walls.
• Cons: Paper-thin bulk prevents reliable setup against offensive teams. Mono-Water typing provides no secondary STAB. Highly susceptible to priority moves like Mach Punch or Extreme Speed.

Simipour is a disposable glass cannon. Use it to punch holes in the opponent's defensive core, but do not expect it to sweep healthy teams unassisted.

Simipour has access to two abilities: Gluttony and Torrent. Gluttony causes the Pokémon to eat held berries at 50% HP instead of the usual 25%. This allows for niche strategies utilizing a Salac Berry to boost Speed or a Petaya Berry for Special Attack.

Despite this unique interaction, Torrent remains the superior competitive choice. Because Simipour is so fragile, it rarely survives a hit to safely trigger a berry at exactly 50% HP.

A Focus Sash guarantees survival from full health, bringing Simipour down to 1 HP. This instantly activates Torrent, boosting the power of Water-type moves by 50%. A Torrent-boosted Hydro Pump off a Nasty Plot setup deals massive damage, making it the most reliable offensive configuration.

During a standard Unova playthrough in Pokémon Black and White, Panpour acts as a necessary crutch for players who select Snivy. The elemental monkey trio was designed to give players a type advantage against the first Gym Leader, Striaton City's Chili.

Panpour easily handles Chili's Pansear with Water Gun. Beyond the first gym, Panpour's value drops sharply until it evolves. Its low base stats make it a liability in mid-game battles against Elesa or Burgh.

If you delay the Water Stone evolution to secure Scald at level 22, Simipour regains momentum. It serves as a fast, accessible surfer for the campaign, though players often replace it once stronger Water-types like Jellicent or Seismitoad become available later in the region.