FIELD GUIDE / POKESURVIVOR
PokeSurvivor FAQ
Is PokeSurvivor free to play?
Yes. You can play the official game in a browser without downloading a client. This fan guide is also free to browse.
How do I move and switch attacks?
Use WASD or the arrow keys to move, 1–4 or Q/E to switch your active move, and Esc to pause. On a phone or tablet, play in landscape, drag to move and tap a move to select it.
Do my attacks fire automatically?
Yes. The active slot triggers attacks automatically; other slots do not cast together unless combined by a Bond. Existing projectiles and timed buffs can persist after switching. Choice Band prevents ordinary slot switching while equipped.
Will guest progress be saved?
Guests do not keep permanent progress. With an account, the game records changes in the current browser first and schedules cloud uploads after about 30 minutes with pending changes. Before closing or changing devices, press Save at the top right and check that pending progress clears. A recent upload may briefly delay another one. This fan site cannot recover a game save.
How do I evolve a move?
Reach level 5 with an eligible move and take its required stat card during that run. Then look for its gold evolution card. For example, Ember needs Power to evolve into Fire Blast.
Can I play PokeSurvivor with friends?
The game supports co-op for up to four players through its friends list and room invitations. Manage rooms and invitations inside the official game.
Does the 5-star guarantee give me a particular Pokémon?
No. Pity guarantees a rarity, not a species. Each regional banner tracks pity separately; at 69 pulls without a 5-star result, the next pull is guaranteed 5-star. Any 5-star result resets that banner’s counter.
Are ten single pulls the same as a ten-pull?
No. A ten-pull has a separate last-result guarantee if the first nine results contain no 4-star or 5-star Pokémon. Ten single pulls do not receive that batch guarantee.
Which partner should I try first?
Start with a partner whose opening attack is easy for you to aim while moving. Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur introduce different attack styles. Use the Pokédex to compare their starting stats, then focus one evolution before spreading upgrades across several moves.
Does the tier list show the strongest Pokémon?
The Tier List Maker saves your own partner rankings in this browser. Rankings is a separate page with saved official player and team survival records, including capture times. Neither is a tested character-strength ranking. Move category, upgrades and positioning affect your run.
What happens at minute 30?
The Judgment of Arceus begins at 30:00 once any current Rift or card choice has finished. Arceus is invulnerable: dodge its attacks and the escalating legendary waves. New Rifts stop opening at 28:00.
Is PokeSurvivor.me the official game website?
No. This is an independent fan guide. The game is hosted at pokesurvivor.com, which operates its own accounts, saves and multiplayer features.
Do physical and special attacks use the same stat?
No. Physical moves use physical attack and the target’s Defense; special moves use special attack and the target’s Special Defense. Swords Dance and Dragon Dance boost physical attacks, while Nasty Plot boosts special attacks. Check the selected partner in Level-up Cards.
Can I use a controller or aim manually?
Controllers can move, switch attacks, pause and operate menus; check Settings > Controls. Manual aim is a separate option in Settings > Accessibility and is off by default. It changes aiming direction, not automatic firing.