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Poke Survivor character selection guideFind your kind of partner.
Start with how you want to attack. These confirmed starter examples give you a clearer first choice.
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Like a little distance?
Try a projectile opener: Charmander has Ember and Squirtle has Water Gun. Practise leaving a clear route as you move.
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Prefer a close-range sweep?
Bulbasaur starts with Vine Whip, a melee arc. Practise approaching with space to turn away.
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Want a different rhythm?
Treecko’s Razor Leaf returns like a boomerang. Piplup’s Bubble is a burst. Try an opener’s pattern before committing upgrades.
A few confirmed starting points
All entries below are in the project’s starter list. This is a useful sample, not the complete roster or a ranking.
Swipe the table to see the full recipe.
| Partner | Starting move | Attack style | First evolution plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur#001 · Grass / Poison | Vine Whip | Melee | PowerPower Whip |
| Charmander#004 · Fire | Ember | Projectile | PowerFire Blast |
| Squirtle#007 · Water | Water Gun | Projectile | PowerScald |
| Psyduck#054 · Water | Confusion | Projectile | ReflexesPsyshock |
| Slowpoke#079 · Water / Psychic | Confusion | Projectile | ReflexesPsyshock |
| Treecko#252 · Grass | Razor Leaf | Boomerang | ReflexesLeaf Storm |
| Piplup#393 · Water | Bubble | Burst | SprintSurf |
The personality quiz suggests a starter; you can choose another. Later partners also come from the game’s ticket-based gacha.
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