Best Pokémon in Poke Survivor
Start with a partner that fits the run you want to play. These selections use the same editorial tiers as the full tier list; they are a practical comparison of the source roster, not a record of player win rates.
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Best overall: ten S-tier picks
The ten highest-scoring S-tier partners in the current model. Read the individual build pages before choosing: a high stat profile does not remove the need to position well and develop your moves.
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Best starters
These partners have the starter flag in the game data. Their placement compares that starting roster only; it does not promise that every other Pokémon is unavailable to a new account.
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Early-game shortlist
For an opening choice, compare the strongest flagged starters first. A smaller shortlist makes it easier to learn one move path and recognize which upgrades complement it.
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Late-game shortlist
For a developed run, compare these high-ranked non-starter partners and their documented move pools. The source does not provide late-run success rates; this is a build-planning shortlist.
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Best Pokémon by type
Choose a type to compare every matching partner. Dual-type Pokémon appear in both relevant lists.
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PokéSurvivor tier list · Best Pokémon in Poke Survivor · Pokémon Survivor starters · Current meta
Source snapshot
Official open-source project by JPTER78 · Game version: bc2124ff1d · Source commit: c31715d183c0