Panpour is a Water type Pokemon introduced along with the Unova Region (Generation V) and is the base form of Simipour. It’s tail can be used as a water hose. This Pokemon even uses it on itself to keep itself moist in dry conditions.
About Panpour
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White |
| First appearance in game | Black/White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Panpour → Simipour |
| 1st Evo Requirement | Water Stone |
| Pokedex Entry | The water stored inside the tuft on its head is full of nutrients. Plants that receive its water grow large. |
Panpour Base stats
| HP | 50 |
| ATTACK | 53 |
| DEFENCE | 48 |
| SP. ATTACK | 53 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 48 |
| SPEED | 64 |
| TOTAL | 316 |
Appearance
Panpour is based on a monkey and resembles a fountain, with its body primarily blue and cream in colour. The upper half of its face and its shoulders are entirely in blue. It has large ears, which are also blue and the insides of the ear are of a lighter shade of the same. It’s head resembles a fountain, which also acts as hair; a tuft to be precise. The Pokemon is bipedal and has a tail while the edge of the tail is fluffy and is blue as well. Its eyes always seem to be in a state where it is closed but it’s mouth is in a w shape and looks as if it is smiling.
Behavior
This Pokemon stores water inside its tufts and this water is incredibly nutritious. It waters plants and these plants grow extraordinarily. Panpour is found living in jungles which are generally humid but it can not thrive in dry environments, therefore it keeps shooting itself with water in such cases to keep itself safe. The tail of this Pokemon is similar to a hose and can be used to water plants.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Panpour is a Water type Pokemon and is weak to Grass and Electric type moves. However, while it has no immunities, it is resistant to Water, Ice, Fire and Steel type moves.
Best moveset
With access to Nasty Plot and a decent special attack stat, this Pokemon also benefits from strong special attacks in its movepool. This makes this Pokemon as unique as it is. Panpour is often underestimated due to being a free handout in the games, but is incredibly powerful in LC.
Substitute paired with Leftovers can help prevent this Pokemon from taking damage. Nasty Plot boosts the special attack of this Pokemon. Hydro Pump is priority as it deals stab damage. With the boost from Nasty Plot, this will be devastating. Ice beam can be used against Grass type Pokemon, one of the biggest threats of Panpour.
| Nasty Plot | Hydro Pump |
| Ice Beam | Substitute |
How to catch Panpour in Pokemon Go?
Panpour can be found in the wild in The Americas. This Pokemon is common in greenery filled areas like Parks, Forests, etc. and receives a boost when it is raining. Panpour was hatchable through a 5 KM egg obtained in the same region from September 26, 2019 to June 1, 2021. Pansage evolves into Simisage using 50 candies. This Pokemon has not yet appeared as a Raid Boss.
Trivia
- Panpour is part of the elemental monkeys which consists of Panpour, Pansage and Pansear along with their evolutions.
- Panpour and Simipour are the only non-starter Pokemon that can have the ability Torrent.
- Panpour’s tail can act as a hose, using it not only to water plants but also itself if it is in a dry environment
FAQs
Is Panpour a good Pokemon?
In LC, Panpour is an incredibly strong water type special attacker. However, it lacks in defense and special defense, but makes up for it with a good movepool.
Is Panpour a water Pokemon?
Panpour is a purely Water type Pokemon and is one of the elemental monkeys.
Is Panpour a starter Pokemon?
Panpour is not a starter Pokemon. However, you can get a Panpour for free if your starter Pokemon is Snivy in Pokemon Black/White.
Conclusion
Panpour is often overlooked and hated in Pokemon due to its easy availability and design. Its Pokedex entries are also lackluster, causing it to be a plain Pokemon with not much personality shown. However, this Pokemon is absolutely outrageous in LC due to its movepool. Although it requires a bit of a set up with Nasty Plot, with Eviolite, you can easily set it up.
