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'''Elemental monkeys''' is a fan term that specifically refers to {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, {{p|Panpour}}, and their respective evolutions—{{p|Simisage}}, {{p|Simisear}}, and {{p|Simipour}}. The name is derived from the fact that all of the Pokémon are based on monkeys with a different type ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}} respectively) and all of them share similar [[move]]s, appearance and identical [[base stats]]. They also evolve with the corresponding [[evolutionary stone]]s.

The elemental monkeys share a resemblance to [[starter Pokémon]], as they are a trio that consists of Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type Pokémon. Similarly to starter Pokémon, they are able to possess the {{a|Overgrow}}, {{a|Blaze}}, and {{a|Torrent}} [[Ability|Abilities]], but as their Hidden Ability instead. Starting in [[Generation VII]], they are capable of learning their respective type of [[Move variations|Pledge moves]], the [[Move Tutor|tutorial moves]] exclusively learned by starter Pokémon. The elemental monkeys also have the same [[gender ratio]] as the starter Pokémon, being 7 males to 1 female.

Parts of their names are identical to each other. Their basic stages have the same prefix ''Pan-'', equivalent with the Japanese suffix ップ (''-ppu''), while their final stages have the prefix ''Simi-'', the same true with the Japanese suffix ッキー  (''-kkī''). 

This term should not be confused with other Pokémon based on monkeys, such as {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Aipom}}, or {{p|Mankey}}.

==Pansage and Simisage==
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| {{Compare|name=Pansage|type=Grass|ndex=511|ab=Gluttony|abd=Overgrow|HP=50|Attack=53|Defense=48|SpAtk=53|SpDef=48|Speed=64}}
| {{Compare|name=Simisage|type=Grass|ndex=512|how={{color2|000|Leaf Stone}} |ab=Gluttony|abd=Overgrow|HP=75|Attack=98|Defense=63|SpAtk=98|SpDef=63|Speed=101}} 
|}
{{Main|Pansage (Pokémon)}}
{{Main|Simisage (Pokémon)}}

Pansage is the first of the elemental monkeys in [[National Pokédex]] order and the {{type|Grass}} of the group. It evolves into Simisage when exposed to the [[Leaf Stone]]. Pansage made its first appearance alongside {{p|Axew}} on toys dating back to July 2010, making it the first of the monkeys ever seen by fans. 

Pansage is a green colored monkey with a tan colored face, arms, and upper body. It has a tree-like sprout forming on its head and a pair of leaves on its tail. Simisage is a primate-like Pokémon that is primarily green in coloration. It has a pointed, bush-like crest similar to a Pompadour on its head and broad ears to the sides of it. It has a little fluff on its shoulders and a thorny tail.

Pansage's leaves are known to cure exhaustion, and Simisage attacks with its thorny tail if angered. Pansage is likely based on "Speak no Evil" from the {{wp|three wise monkeys}} motif.

As Grass types, Pansage and Simisage are capable of learning various Grass-type moves such as {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and even {{m|Grass Knot}}, and are capable of having {{a|Overgrow}} as their Hidden Ability. Starting in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Pansage and Simisage are able to learn {{m|Grass Pledge}} via [[Move Tutor]].

Pansage can be obtained in {{game|Black and White|s}} as a [[gift Pokémon]] at the [[Dreamyard]] if the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}} as his or her starter. In both Pokémon Black and White and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, it can be found via Rustling Grass in [[Pinwheel Forest]] or [[Lostlorn Forest]]. In {{g|X and Y}}, Pansage can be found in [[Santalune Forest]]. Sometimes, an [[Oran Berry]] or [[Occa Berry]] can be found on wild Pansage.

If the player picked {{p|Oshawott}} as his or her starter, then the player will face against [[Cilan]] with a Pansage in the [[Striaton Gym]] in Pokémon Black and White.

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==Pansear and Simisear==
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| {{Compare|name=Pansear|type=Fire|ndex=513|ab=Gluttony|abd=Blaze|HP=50|Attack=53|Defense=48|SpAtk=53|SpDef=48|Speed=64}}
| {{Compare|name=Simisear|type=Fire|ndex=514|how={{color2|000|Fire Stone}} |ab=Gluttony|abd=Blaze|HP=75|Attack=98|Defense=63|SpAtk=98|SpDef=63|Speed=101}} 
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{{Main|Pansear (Pokémon)}}
{{Main|Simisear (Pokémon)}}

Pansear is the second of the elemental monkeys in [[National Pokédex]] order and the {{type|Fire}} of the group. It evolves into Simisear when exposed to the [[Fire Stone]].

Pansear is a red monkey Pokémon with tan coloring on its face and upper body. It has a flame shaped hair on its head and an arrow shaped-feature on its tail. Simisear is a primate-like Pokémon that is primarily red in coloration. It has a swirled, flame-like crest on its head and broad ears to the sides of it. It has fluffs of white hair on its shoulders and a tail resembling a plume of fire.

When angered Pansear's fire tuft will burn, and Simisear burns opponents by scattering the fire inside its body from its head and tail. Pansear is likely based on "Hear no Evil" from the three wise monkeys motif.

As Fire types, Pansear and Simisear are capable of learning various Fire-type moves such as {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Fire Blast}} and are capable of having {{a|Blaze}} as their Hidden Ability. Starting in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Pansear and Simisear are able to learn {{m|Fire Pledge}} via [[Move Tutor]].

Pansear can be obtained in {{game|Black and White|s}} as a [[gift Pokémon]] at the [[Dreamyard]] if the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}} as his or her starter. In both Pokémon Black and White and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, it can be found via Rustling Grass in [[Pinwheel Forest]] or [[Lostlorn Forest]]. In {{g|X and Y}}, Pansear can be found in [[Santalune Forest]]. Sometimes, an [[Oran Berry]] or [[Passho Berry]] can be found on wild Pansear.

If the player picked {{p|Snivy}} as his or her starter, then the player will face against [[Chili]] with a Pansear in the [[Striaton Gym]] in Pokémon Black and White.

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==Panpour and Simipour==
{| align="right"
| {{Compare|name=Panpour|type=Water|ndex=515|ab=Gluttony|abd=Torrent|HP=50|Attack=53|Defense=48|SpAtk=53|SpDef=48|Speed=64}}
| {{Compare|name=Simipour|type=Water|ndex=516|how={{color2|000|Water Stone}} |ab=Gluttony|abd=Torrent|HP=75|Attack=98|Defense=63|SpAtk=98|SpDef=63|Speed=101}} 
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{{Main|Panpour (Pokémon)}}
{{Main|Simipour (Pokémon)}}

Panpour is the last of the elemental monkeys in [[National Pokédex]] order and the {{t|Water}}-type of the group. It evolves into Simipour when exposed to the [[Water Stone]].

Panpour is a blue monkey Pokémon with tan coloring on its face and lower body. Its hair on its head is shaped like a fountain or {{wp|mushroom cloud}} and its tail has a {{wp|Suit (cards)|club}}-like shape at the end. Simipour is a primate-like Pokémon that is primarily blue in coloration. It has crests on its head similar to dreadlocks and broad ears to the sides of it. Simipour also have a cream-colored face, chest, hands, arms, legs, and feet.

Panpour gathers water, stores it into its hair, and then dampens its body using its tail. The water stored in the tuft on its head is full of nutrition; plants watered with it will grow well. Simipour can use the stored water in its tail ether as backup when water supply is low or use it as a powerful weapon strong enough to destroy concrete. Panpour is likely based on "See no Evil" from the three wise monkeys motif.

As Water types, Panpour and Simipour are capable of learning various Water-type moves such as {{m|Scald}} and {{m|Surf}} plus some {{type|Ice}} moves like {{m|Ice Beam}}. They are capable of having {{a|Torrent}} as their Hidden Ability. Starting in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Panpour and Simipour are able to learn {{m|Water Pledge}} via [[Move Tutor]].

Panpour can be obtained in {{game|Black and White|s}} as a [[gift Pokémon]] at the [[Dreamyard]] if the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}} as his or her starter. In both Pokémon Black and White and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, it can be found via Rustling Grass in [[Pinwheel Forest]] or [[Lostlorn Forest]]. In {{g|X and Y}}, Panpour can be found in [[Santalune Forest]]. Sometimes, an [[Oran Berry]] or [[Rindo Berry]] can be found on wild Panpour.

If the player picked {{p|Tepig}} as his or her starter, then the player will face against [[Cress]] with a Panpour in the [[Striaton Gym]] in Pokémon Black and White.

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==Similar movesets==
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|- 
! style="background:#{{normal color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{normal color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:511Pansage.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Pansage|{{grass color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:513Pansear.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Pansear|{{fire color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:515Panpour.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Panpour|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
|- 
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{Normal color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Scratch|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- 
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Play Nice|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|4}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|7}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{mcolor|Lick|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|10}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Vine Whip|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Incinerate|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Gun|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|13}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fury Swipes|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|16}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leech Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Yawn|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Water Sport|{{water color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|19}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Bite|{{dark color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|22}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Seed Bomb|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flame Burst|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|25}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Torment|{{dark color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Amnesia|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Taunt|{{dark color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|28}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fling|{{dark color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|31}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Acrobatics|{{flying color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|34}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Grass Knot|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Brine|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|37}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Recycle|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|40}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Natural Gift|{{normal color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{normal color light}}|43}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{normal color dark}}; color: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{normal color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
|}{{-}}

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color light}}"
|- 
! style="background:#{{normal color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{normal color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:512Simisage.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Simisage|{{grass color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:514Simisear.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Simisear|{{fire color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:516Simipour.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Simipour|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
|- 
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:right; background:#{{normal color dark}}" | {{color|{{Normal color light}}|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{Normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leer|{{Normal color dark}}}}''
|- 
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{mcolor|Lick|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|- 
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{Normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fury Swipes|{{Normal color dark}}}}
|- 
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Seed Bomb|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flame Burst|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Scald|{{water color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{normal color dark}}; color: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" | <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{normal color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Elemental Monkeys anime.png|200px|thumb|left|Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour made their debut in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'' under the ownership of Gym Leaders {{an|Cilan}}, [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] respectively.

Simisear made its debut in ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]'', where it was knocked out of a tree by a group of {{p|Watchog}} and took its anger out on {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}, {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and {{AP|Oshawott}} before the former and {{AP|Snivy}} saved it from a falling boulder.

Simisage, Simisear, and Simipour appeared in the [[Clubsplosion]] arc under the ownership of [[Angus]], [[Getty]] and [[Betty]] respectively.
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===Cilan's Pansage===
[[File:Cilan Pansage.png|200px|thumb|right|Cilan's Pansage]]
{{main|Cilan's Pansage}}

Cilan's Pansage was the last of the Pokémon of the leader trio faced by Ash at the Gym, with Ash choosing to use {{AP|Oshawott}}. Pansage was a formidable opponent, overwhelming and intimidating Oshawott with powerful {{m|Bullet Seed}} and {{m|Bite}} attacks and with skillful agility that dodged Oshawott's attacks. As a finisher, Pansage used {{m|SolarBeam}} on Oshawott, but Oshawott deflected it with his scalchop and the battle continued. The battle ended when Oshawott won against Pansage after defeating it with {{m|Razor Shell}}.

After the battle, Cilan remarks on Ash's skills and decides to travel with him and {{an|Iris}}. Since then, Cilan often uses Pansage for assisting himself and {{ashfr}}.
[[File:Chili Pansear.png|thumb|200px|Chili's Pansear]]

===Chili's Pansear===
{{main|Chili's Pansear}}

{{p|Pansear}} is Chili's only known Pokémon. It first appeared in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'' when it battled against [[Ash's Tepig]]. Pansear managed to put up a good fight against Tepig with its powerful {{m|Dig}} attack, along with {{m|Fire Punch}} that sent Tepig flying. However, Tepig dove into the tunnels after Pansear and bit down on its tail which caused Pansear extreme pain. Tepig then spun Pansear around by its tail and threw it across the field, then followed up with {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Tackle}}d it into the wall, knocking Pansear out.

Pansear reappeared in ''[[BW058|A Call for Brotherly Love!]]'' along with its Trainer where it battled [[Cilan's Pansage]]. Despite having a type advantage, it lost against Pansage. 

[[File:Cress Panpour.png|thumb|200px|Cress's Panpour]]

===Cress's Panpour===
{{main|Cress's Panpour}}
{{p|Panpour}} is [[Cress]]'s only known Pokémon. It first appeared in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'' when it battled against [[Ash's Pikachu]]. It was shown to be an extremely powerful Pokémon, able to defeat Pikachu without suffering any damage despite having the type disadvantage. Panpour's {{m|Double Team}} confused Pikachu, after which Panpour landed a powerful {{m|Scratch}}. Pikachu tried to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Panpour's {{m|Water Gun}} hit Pikachu before he could execute his move. Pikachu then tried a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but Panpour's {{m|Mud Sport}} stopped Pikachu in his tracks, after which another Water Gun knocked him out.

==In the manga==
[[File:Elemental Monkeys Adventures.png|200px|thumb|left|Pansear, Panpour, and Pansage along with their Trainers in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pocket Monsters BW manga===
In {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}, [[Cilan]], [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] appear in [[PMBW02]], each using their signature elemental monkey. When [[Red's Clefairy]] tries to instigate a fight between the brothers, their monkeys attack in a group against Clefairy, but this backfires when Clefairy uses their combined powers to make green tea.

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
[[Monta]] has a Panpour and [[Cheren]] has a Pansage. They used them during a [[Triple Battle]] in ''[[PBW2|The Key to Triple Battles]]''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Cilan's Pansage}}
{{main|Chili's Pansear}}
[[Chili]], [[Cress]], and [[Cilan]] battle {{adv|Bianca}}, {{adv|Cheren}}, and {{adv|Black}} each using their signature elemental monkey in a Triple Battle. Much later, during a battle with the [[Shadow Triad]], the brothers evolve their Pokémon using the respective [[evolutionary stones]].

==In the TCG==
{{TCG|Pansage}}, {{TCG|Pansear}}, and {{TCG|Panpour}} along with their respective evolutions are recurring Pokémon in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.

==Trivia==
* The stats of all three elemental monkeys are identical, as are the stats of their evolved forms.
** Their cries are also the same: the difference is the effects applied to them. The same is true to their evolved forms.
* The [[Berry|Berries]] that may be held by the elemental monkeys in the wild ([[Occa Berry]], [[Passho Berry]], and [[Rindo Berry]]) are related to the primary weakness of main starter Pokémon.
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