Pokemon Survivor Tier List | Starter Data Comparison

What is being compared

Each row begins with the partner's source-defined HP, movement speed, attack multiplier, types, and assigned starting move. Those are the values used when a new player enters a run before Pokémon-specific permanent upgrades are applied.

The move evolution column is about the starting move, not Pokémon form evolution. It links to the level 5 and run-stat requirement found in the same fixed source version.

No weighted score is used. A single score would require arbitrary weights for survival, mobility, damage, range, status, and ease of positioning. Hiding those choices inside one number would look precise without being more truthful.

The short profile uses distribution thirds within these 29 starters. It describes relative values and move shape, not measured strength.

HP bands: Lower below 90, middle 90-91, upper 92 or more.
Speed bands: Lower below 96, middle 96-103, upper 104 or more.
Attack bands: Lower below 1.04×, middle 1.04-1.05×, upper 1.06× or more.

Compare every starting partner

Filter or sort the unupgraded values. Names link to the Pokédex, moves link to Moves, and each move evolution links to its checked requirement.

29 starting partners

Partner	Types	HP	Speed	Attack	Starting move	Move evolution	Data profile
Bulbasaur#1 Kanto	GrassPoison	90	97	1.06×	Vine Whipmelee	Power WhipLevel 5 + Power	middle HP band, middle speed band, upper attack band. A forward melee arc that asks you to play closer to enemies.
Charmander#4 Kanto	Fire	88	105	1.03×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	lower HP band, upper speed band, lower attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Squirtle#7 Kanto	Water	90	96	0.97×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	middle HP band, middle speed band, lower attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Chikorita#152 Johto	Grass	90	97	0.97×	Vine Whipmelee	Power WhipLevel 5 + Power	middle HP band, middle speed band, lower attack band. A forward melee arc that asks you to play closer to enemies.
Cyndaquil#155 Johto	Fire	88	105	1.03×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	lower HP band, upper speed band, lower attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Totodile#158 Johto	Water	92	96	1.06×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, middle speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Treecko#252 Hoenn	Grass	88	107	1.06×	Razor Leafboomerang	Leaf StormLevel 5 + Reflexes	lower HP band, upper speed band, upper attack band. Leaves and returns, allowing hits on both parts of its path.
Torchic#255 Hoenn	Fire	90	97	1.08×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	middle HP band, middle speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Mudkip#258 Hoenn	Water	92	95	1.08×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, lower speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Turtwig#387 Sinnoh	Grass	95	91	1.07×	Vine Whipmelee	Power WhipLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, lower speed band, upper attack band. A forward melee arc that asks you to play closer to enemies.
Chimchar#390 Sinnoh	Fire	90	104	1.02×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	middle HP band, upper speed band, lower attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Piplup#393 Sinnoh	Water	94	95	1.04×	Bubblenova	SurfLevel 5 + Sprint	upper HP band, lower speed band, middle attack band. A radial burst that trades focused fire for surrounding coverage.
Snivy#495 Unova	Grass	90	104	0.95×	Razor Leafboomerang	Leaf StormLevel 5 + Reflexes	middle HP band, upper speed band, lower attack band. Leaves and returns, allowing hits on both parts of its path.
Tepig#498 Unova	Fire	99	97	1.05×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, middle speed band, middle attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Oshawott#501 Unova	Water	95	97	1.05×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, middle speed band, middle attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Chespin#650 Kalos	Grass	95	94	1.04×	Vine Whipmelee	Power WhipLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, lower speed band, middle attack band. A forward melee arc that asks you to play closer to enemies.
Fennekin#653 Kalos	Fire	88	103	1.04×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	lower HP band, middle speed band, middle attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Froakie#656 Kalos	Water	88	108	1.04×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	lower HP band, upper speed band, middle attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Rowlet#722 Alola	GrassFlying	101	96	1×	Razor Leafboomerang	Leaf StormLevel 5 + Reflexes	upper HP band, middle speed band, lower attack band. Leaves and returns, allowing hits on both parts of its path.
Litten#725 Alola	Fire	90	107	1.06×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	middle HP band, upper speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Popplio#728 Alola	Water	92	95	1.06×	Bubblenova	SurfLevel 5 + Sprint	upper HP band, lower speed band, upper attack band. A radial burst that trades focused fire for surrounding coverage.
Grookey#810 Galar	Grass	92	105	1.06×	Vine Whipmelee	Power WhipLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, upper speed band, upper attack band. A forward melee arc that asks you to play closer to enemies.
Scorbunny#813 Galar	Fire	92	107	1.09×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, upper speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Sobble#816 Galar	Water	92	107	1.08×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, upper speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Sprigatito#906 Paldea	Grass	88	105	1.04×	Razor Leafboomerang	Leaf StormLevel 5 + Reflexes	lower HP band, upper speed band, middle attack band. Leaves and returns, allowing hits on both parts of its path.
Fuecoco#909 Paldea	Fire	100	93	1.05×	Emberprojectile	Fire BlastLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, lower speed band, middle attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Quaxly#912 Paldea	Water	95	99	1.06×	Water Gunprojectile	ScaldLevel 5 + Power	upper HP band, middle speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Psyduck#54 Kanto	Water	92	101	1.06×	Confusionprojectile	PsyshockLevel 5 + Reflexes	upper HP band, middle speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.
Slowpoke#79 Kanto	WaterPsychic	110	84	1.06×	Confusionprojectile	PsyshockLevel 5 + Reflexes	upper HP band, lower speed band, upper attack band. A ranged attack aimed at the nearest available target.

Profiles at the edges

These lists show the highest raw values in the starter group. They are not recommendations and tied values remain tied.

Higher starting HP

Higher movement speed

Higher attack multiplier

Scorbunny1.09×
Torchic1.08×
Mudkip1.08×
Sobble1.08×
Turtwig1.07×

How to read the tradeoffs

HP creates room for mistakes

More starting HP increases the raw damage a partner can take before upgrades, healing, defense, and run effects. It does not prevent dangerous positioning or replace movement.

Speed changes spacing

Base speed affects how quickly you can leave attack warnings, route around groups, and return for experience. Weather, terrain, buffs, permanent upgrades, and slows modify it later.

Attack multiplies move damage

The partner attack value is a multiplier applied to move damage before type effectiveness and critical hits. It does not describe cooldown, projectile count, status, or targeting.

Starting move changes the opening

Melee, projectile, boomerang, nova, and homing behavior create different positioning demands. Later card choices expand the move pool, so the first move does not define the whole run.

Permanent upgrades change the baseline

Upgrades belong to each Pokémon, not to one shared account-wide combat profile. Comparing a heavily upgraded favorite with a fresh starter is not a fair test of their base values. Move levels and run-stat cards also change a build after the opening minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is this page called a tier list without S, A, or B ranks?

Players search for a tier list when they want help choosing. The available evidence supports a transparent stat and starting-move comparison, not a tested letter ranking. The page keeps the search intent while refusing to invent results.

Does the highest attack multiplier mean the strongest starter?

No. It multiplies move damage, but starting HP, movement speed, move behavior, type effectiveness, upgrades, card luck, and player positioning also affect a run.

Are these Pokémon evolution paths?

No. The checked playable records do not define Pokémon form-evolution paths. The table shows how each partner's starting move can evolve during a run.

Will permanent upgrades change the comparison?

Yes. Upgrades are purchased separately for each Pokémon and can add HP, attack, speed, cooldown reduction, defense, regeneration, pickup range, experience gain, critical chance, and other benefits. The table compares unupgraded source values.

Source and limits

The comparison uses the site's pinned PokéSurvivor source snapshot. It does not import competitor ranks, main-series battle stats, community votes, or unrecorded playtest claims. Strategy language is limited to what can be inferred from source values and documented move behavior.