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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 shares the resemblance to [[starter Pokémon]], as they are the trio that consist 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.

 

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

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.

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.

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]].

 

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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{{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==

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===

[[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]].