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PokeSurvivor Moves DPS Tier List

Compare 97 ranked attacks and six boosts. Filter moves by Pokémon, damage class, type and tier, then check evolutions and four-move build groups.

The × value is a relative simulation score that combines survival with damage and kills. It is not raw damage per second. Physical and special attacks are ranked within their own classes; 2.00× does not mean twice the DPS.

The Pokémon filter uses the reference site’s listed learnset, including TMs. A TM appearing here does not mean you have unlocked it. Published-build and TM-only filters show those specific records, not a promise that every listed combination is currently available in your save.

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Physical attacks 41

Ice ShardD

Ice Shard

icePhysical attacksRanged · Homing

0.63×Reference value

0.63
Evolution
Icicle Spear
Run card
Reflexes
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Special attacks 56

Boosts / no damage tier 6

Boosts do not receive a damage tier. Swords Dance and Dragon Dance affect physical attack and share a counter; Nasty Plot affects special attack and uses its own counter. Choose a boost for the attacks it actually supports.

Swords Dance+

Swords Dance

normalBoosts / no damage tier
Boosted stat
Physical attack
Duration / cooldown
7 s / 0.85 s
Base gain / max stacks
+13% / 5
After four upgrades
+25% / 7 · 10.5 s
Full move reference →
Dragon Dance+

Dragon Dance

dragonBoosts / no damage tier
Boosted stat
Physical attack
Duration / cooldown
7 s / 0.7 s
Base gain / max stacks
+11% / 5
After four upgrades
+22% / 7 · 10.5 s
Full move reference →
Nasty Plot+

Nasty Plot

normalBoosts / no damage tier
Boosted stat
Special attack
Duration / cooldown
7 s / 0.85 s
Base gain / max stacks
+13% / 5
After four upgrades
+25% / 7 · 10.5 s
Full move reference →
Agility+

Agility

normalBoosts / no damage tier
Boosted stat
Speed
Duration / cooldown
7 s / 0.85 s
Base gain / max stacks
+10% / 5
After four upgrades
+20% / 7 · 10.5 s
Full move reference →
Harden+

Harden

normalBoosts / no damage tier
Boosted stat
Defense
Duration / cooldown
7 s / 0.85 s
Base gain / max stacks
+7% / 5
After four upgrades
+14% / 7 · 10.5 s
Full move reference →
Aqua Ring+

Aqua Ring

waterBoosts / no damage tier
Boosted stat
HP regeneration
Duration / cooldown
8 s / 0.9 s
Base gain / max stacks
+1.6 HP/s / 4
After four upgrades
+3.1 HP/s / 6 · 12 s
Full move reference →

Dash moves may score poorly alone while adding mobility and brief protection to a group. Do not discard them purely because of a D label.

Four-move group examples

These are the source’s top five groups for each reference attacker class and fighting style. Their × values use a group baseline and cannot be compared directly with single-move values. They are general simulation examples, not a legal move set for every Pokémon. The selected Pokémon filter also hides groups outside its chosen move pool.

Reference attacker class: Physical attack · Melee

  1. Meteor MashMeteor MashDragon ClawDragon ClawU-turnU-turnSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.75×
  2. Meteor MashMeteor MashDragon ClawDragon ClawSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.75×
  3. Meteor MashMeteor MashKarate ChopKarate ChopU-turnU-turnSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.72×
  4. Meteor MashMeteor MashKarate ChopKarate ChopAerial AceAerial AceSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.72×
  5. Meteor MashMeteor MashKarate ChopKarate ChopSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.69×

Reference attacker class: Physical attack · Ranged

  1. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowU-turnU-turnSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.77×
  2. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.75×
  3. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowAerial AceAerial AceSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.73×
  4. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowFlame ChargeFlame ChargeSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.69×
  5. Meteor MashMeteor MashAerial AceAerial AceSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.69×

Reference attacker class: Special attack · Melee

  1. Meteor MashMeteor MashKarate ChopKarate ChopU-turnU-turnSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.62×
  2. Meteor MashMeteor MashDragon ClawDragon ClawSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.60×
  3. Meteor MashMeteor MashKarate ChopKarate ChopSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.58×
  4. Meteor MashMeteor MashPlay RoughPlay RoughSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.57×
  5. Meteor MashMeteor MashDragon ClawDragon ClawAerial AceAerial AceDragon DanceDragon Dance
    1.57×

Reference attacker class: Special attack · Ranged

  1. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowQuick AttackQuick AttackSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.65×
  2. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowU-turnU-turnSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.64×
  3. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowAerial AceAerial AceSwords DanceSwords Dance
    1.62×
  4. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowQuick AttackQuick AttackDragon DanceDragon Dance
    1.62×
  5. Meteor MashMeteor MashRock ThrowRock ThrowSwords DanceSwords DanceHardenHarden
    1.60×

How to use this moves tier list

The source tests each attack alone on six reference Pokémon in its damage class, with 128 runs per Pokémon. It normalizes each result against that reference Pokémon’s class median, then combines the six ratios geometrically. Tier positions are assigned within each class. The displayed values are rounded to two decimals.

The × value is a relative simulation score that combines survival with damage and kills. It is not raw damage per second. Physical and special attacks are ranked within their own classes; 2.00× does not mean twice the DPS.

Choose a Pokémon first, compare physical and special attack on its profile, then inspect its available moves and TM costs. Pick coverage, an appropriate boost and a survivability option around the whole build. A low single-move score can still fill an important role in a Bond group.

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Moves DPS Tier List FAQ

Is the × value actual DPS?

The × value is a relative simulation score that combines survival with damage and kills. It is not raw damage per second. Physical and special attacks are ranked within their own classes; 2.00× does not mean twice the DPS.

Can any Pokémon use the highest-tier moves?

The Pokémon filter uses the reference site’s listed learnset, including TMs. A TM appearing here does not mean you have unlocked it. Published-build and TM-only filters show those specific records, not a promise that every listed combination is currently available in your save.

Why do boosts have no damage tier?

Boosts do not receive a damage tier. Swords Dance and Dragon Dance affect physical attack and share a counter; Nasty Plot affects special attack and uses its own counter. Choose a boost for the attacks it actually supports.

Sources & snapshot

Checked October 25, 2026 against SurvivorTiers. Rankings and evolution labels refer to its archived 5a23d49 game snapshot. Our separate wiki can document a newer game version, so evolution names may differ. We did not rerun the simulations.