PokéSurvivor move evolutions

97 attacking moves in PokéSurvivor can evolve. Here is what each one becomes and which stat card unlocks it.

How move evolution works

  1. Level the move up to its max level with upgrade cards.
  2. At some point in the same run, pick the move's matching stat card at least once (for example Power for Ember).
  3. When both are true, a golden evolution card appears on your next level-up. Evolved moves hit much harder (roughly ×1.6 to ×1.9 damage) and gain extra projectiles, range or hits depending on the move.

Buff moves (such as Swords Dance) do not evolve. Your Pokémon itself never evolves during a run.

Which stat card you need most

Stat cardWhat it doesEvolutions that need it
Power+10% damage with every move.37
Reflexes-8% cooldown on every move.17
Sprint+7% movement speed.14
Synthesis+0.9 HP regenerated per second.12
Armor+6% damage reduction.8
Vigor+20 max HP (and heals it).6
Magnet+30% experience pickup radius.3

All move evolutions by type

Bug

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Bug BiteX-ScissorPower
Bug BuzzSwarmSynthesis
Signal BeamMegahornPower
String ShotSticky WebReflexes
U-turnLeech LifeSynthesis

Dark

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
BiteCrunchPower
Dark PulseSnarlSprint
Night ShadeNightmareSynthesis
Night SlashDarkest LariatSprint
Sucker PunchFoul PlayPower

Dragon

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Dragon BreathDragon PulsePower
Dragon ClawDragon RushPower
Dragon RageDraco MeteorPower
OutrageDragon DartsVigor

Electric

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
DischargeElectric TerrainArmor
Electro BallSparkSprint
Thunder ShockThunderPower
Thunder WaveVolt TacklePower
ThunderboltZap CannonReflexes

Fairy

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Dazzling GleamMisty TerrainSynthesis
Disarming VoiceCharmArmor
Draining KissMoonlightSynthesis
Fairy WindMoonblastPower
Play RoughSpirit BreakPower

Fighting

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Aura SphereFocus BlastReflexes
Dynamic PunchMega PunchPower
Karate ChopClose CombatPower
Rolling KickHigh Jump KickSprint
Vacuum WavePower-Up PunchArmor

Fire

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
EmberFire BlastPower
Fire SpinSacred FireSynthesis
Flame ChargeHeat CrashSprint
Flame WheelFlare BlitzSprint
FlamethrowerOverheatReflexes
Heat WaveEruptionVigor
Will-O-WispInfernoReflexes

Flying

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Aerial AceAcrobaticsSprint
Air SlashSky AttackReflexes
GustHurricaneSprint
WhirlwindHurricaneSprint
Wing AttackBrave BirdPower

Ghost

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
HexPoltergeistMagnet
LickShadow PunchPower
Ominous WindShadow ForceMagnet
Shadow BallPhantom ForceReflexes
Shadow SneakShadow ClawReflexes

Grass

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Energy BallGiga DrainSynthesis
Grass KnotFrenzy PlantVigor
Petal BlizzardPetal DanceSynthesis
Razor LeafLeaf StormReflexes
Seed BombWood HammerPower
Solar BeamSolar BladeReflexes
Vine WhipPower WhipPower

Ground

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
BonemerangBone RushPower
BulldozeEarthquakePower
MagnitudeDrill RunPower
Mud ShotEarth PowerPower
Sand TombHigh HorsepowerVigor
SpikesFissurePower

Ice

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Freeze-DrySheer ColdPower
HailAvalancheReflexes
Ice BeamBlizzardPower
Ice ShardIcicle SpearReflexes
Powder SnowIcy WindSprint

Normal

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Body SlamGiga ImpactPower
Hyper BeamPrismatic LaserPower
Hyper VoiceUproarReflexes
Quick AttackExtreme SpeedSprint
Rapid SpinTri AttackSprint
SubstituteDouble TeamArmor
TackleTake DownVigor

Poison

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Acid SpraySludge WaveSynthesis
Poison StingPoison JabSprint
SludgeSludge BombPower
ToxicPoison GasSynthesis
Toxic SpikesGunk ShotSynthesis

Psychic

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
ConfusionPsyshockReflexes
ExtrasensoryPsywaveArmor
Mist BallLuster PurgeReflexes
PsybeamFuture SightPower
PsychicExpanding ForceMagnet
Psycho CutPsychic FangsReflexes

Rock

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Ancient PowerDiamond StormArmor
Power GemMeteor BeamPower
Rock SlideStealth RockReflexes
Rock ThrowStone EdgePower
Rock TombHead SmashVigor

Steel

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
Flash CannonSteel BeamArmor
Gyro BallHeavy SlamArmor
Metal ClawIron HeadPower
Meteor MashMagnet BombPower
Mirror ShotSteel BeamPower

Water

MoveEvolves intoNeeds
BubbleSurfSprint
Bubble BeamAqua TailPower
Hydro PumpHydro CannonPower
Water GunScaldPower
WhirlpoolBrineSynthesis

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From PokéSurvivor's game data, checked 2026-10-23. Move names are the game's English names. Unofficial fan game — Pokémon belongs to Nintendo, Creatures and GAME FREAK.