Pansage is a simian, green-and-cream Pokémon. It has oval, black eyes, large ears with light green insides, and a tiny, black nose. There is a broccoli-like sprout atop its head. In the sprout's foliage are three yellow, tapered seed-like shapes. If eaten, the leaves in this sprout can alleviate exhaustion. Its muzzle, upper body, and skinny forelimbs are cream-colored, and its hands seem to have no fingers, aside from a thumb. Pansage's lower body is green with small feet, and its long tail is tipped with two leaves. Pansage dwells deep in the forest, where it collects berries to share with its friends.
Cilan owns a Pansage, which debuted in Triple Leaders, Team Threats!, also marking the species' debut. He appeared alongside Pansear and Panpour, which were owned by Chili and Cress, respectively. He has since been used by Cilan commonly during his travels with Ash Ketchum and Iris.