NormalMelee
Tackle
A short physical sweep in front of your partner.
Evolves intoTake DownLevel 5 + Vigor in this run
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Player reference / Plan your next card
Moves & Evolutions
Look up an attack’s behavior and the choice it needs to evolve. This reference covers 64 base moves from the current guide edition.
Quick answer
What does an evolution need?
Reach the move's level cap, choose the named stat card during the same run and select the evolution card when it appears. The recipe is a condition check, not a damage ranking. Read the three steps.
Move data checked against creator release 919c6711dd on . Effect descriptions explain observed attack behavior; they do not claim damage values or a complete balance ranking.
Three steps to an evolution
Move at level 5 + required stat chosen in this run → select the evolution card. You can take the stat before or after reaching the level cap. Permanent menu upgrades do not satisfy the recipe. Buffs have no evolution in this reference.
Only your active move slot attacks. A link can put several moves in that slot. Read how slots and links work.
Find your move
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NormalDash
Quick Attack
A fast dash through a nearby target.
Evolves intoExtreme SpeedLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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NormalBuff
Swords Dance
Builds temporary attack stacks; does not attack by itself.
Support moveNo evolutionMaximum level 5
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NormalBuff
Agility
Builds temporary movement-speed stacks.
Support moveNo evolutionMaximum level 5
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NormalBuff
Harden
Builds temporary defense stacks.
Support moveNo evolutionMaximum level 5
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FireProjectile
Ember
A fire projectile aimed at a nearby enemy, with burning.
Evolves intoFire BlastLevel 5 + Power in this run
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FireCone
Flamethrower
A short fan of burning projectiles.
Evolves intoOverheatLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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FireOrbit
Fire Spin
Flames circle your partner.
Evolves intoSacred FireLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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FireRadial burst
Heat Wave
A burst of fire projectiles around your partner.
Evolves intoEruptionLevel 5 + Vigor in this run
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WaterProjectile
Water Gun
A water projectile that can pierce targets.
Evolves intoScaldLevel 5 + Power in this run
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WaterRadial burst
Bubble
An outward burst of bubbles that slows enemies.
Evolves intoSurfLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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WaterBeam
Hydro Pump
A water beam with a longer interval between attacks.
Evolves intoHydro CannonLevel 5 + Power in this run
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WaterBuff
Aqua Ring
Builds temporary health-regeneration stacks.
Support moveNo evolutionMaximum level 5
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GrassMelee
Vine Whip
A wide close-range sweep with extended reach.
Evolves intoPower WhipLevel 5 + Power in this run
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GrassBoomerang
Razor Leaf
Leaves travel out and hit again on their return path.
Evolves intoLeaf StormLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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GrassOrbit
Petal Blizzard
Leaves orbit your partner. The displayed name is Petal Blizzard.
Evolves intoPetal DanceLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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GrassAura
Grass Knot
A close-range damaging aura. The current move is Grass Knot, without the old drain effect.
Evolves intoFrenzy PlantLevel 5 + Vigor in this run
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ElectricProjectile
Thunder Shock
Fast electric projectiles with piercing.
Evolves intoThunderLevel 5 + Power in this run
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ElectricAura
Discharge
Repeated electric damage around your partner.
Evolves intoElectric TerrainLevel 5 + Armor in this run
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ElectricChain
Thunderbolt
An electric attack that jumps between targets.
Evolves intoZap CannonLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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PsychicProjectile
Confusion
A projectile that tracks its target.
Evolves intoPsyshockLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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PsychicBeam
Psybeam
A wide psychic beam.
Evolves intoFuture SightLevel 5 + Power in this run
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PsychicRadial burst
Psychic
A radial burst of psychic projectiles.
Evolves intoExpanding ForceLevel 5 + Magnet in this run
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PoisonProjectile
Sludge
A projectile that applies poison.
Evolves intoSludge BombLevel 5 + Power in this run
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GroundRadial burst
Mud Shot
An outward burst that slows enemies.
Evolves intoEarth PowerLevel 5 + Power in this run
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Orbit
Gust
Wind attacks orbit your partner.
Evolves intoHurricaneLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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Melee
Wing Attack
A broad sweep with knockback.
Evolves intoBrave BirdLevel 5 + Power in this run
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NormalMelee
Body Slam
A slower, short-range physical sweep.
Evolves intoGiga ImpactLevel 5 + Power in this run
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NormalRadial burst
Hyper Voice
Sound attacks radiate from your partner.
Evolves intoUproarLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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PoisonProjectile
Poison Sting
Fast projectiles that apply poison.
Evolves intoPoison JabLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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PoisonTrail
Toxic
Leaves poison on the ground along your route.
Evolves intoPoison GasLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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GroundAura
Bulldoze
Damages and slows enemies close to your partner.
Evolves intoEarthquakeLevel 5 + Power in this run
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BugMelee
Bug Bite
A quick sweep with short reach.
Evolves intoX-ScissorLevel 5 + Power in this run
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BugMine
String Shot
Places webs that trigger and slow enemies.
Evolves intoSticky WebLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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BugAura
Bug Buzz
Repeated bug-type damage in a nearby area.
Evolves intoSwarmLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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RockProjectile
Rock Throw
A heavy projectile with knockback.
Evolves intoStone EdgeLevel 5 + Power in this run
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RockMeteor
Rock Slide
Delayed rocks fall on enemy positions.
Evolves intoStealth RockLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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IceBeam
Ice Beam
A beam that strongly slows enemies.
Evolves intoBlizzardLevel 5 + Power in this run
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IceAura
Powder Snow
A nearby area attack that slows enemies.
Evolves intoIcy WindLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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FightingMelee
Karate Chop
A close-range fighting-type sweep.
Evolves intoClose CombatLevel 5 + Power in this run
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FightingProjectile
Aura Sphere
A fighting-type projectile that tracks targets.
Evolves intoFocus BlastLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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GhostMelee
Lick
A ghost-type sweep with a slowing effect.
Evolves intoShadow PunchLevel 5 + Power in this run
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GhostProjectile
Shadow Ball
A ghost projectile that can pierce enemies.
Evolves intoPhantom ForceLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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DragonBeam
Dragon Rage
A dragon-type beam along a line.
Evolves intoDraco MeteorLevel 5 + Power in this run
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DragonBuff
Dragon Dance
Builds temporary attack stacks.
Support moveNo evolutionMaximum level 5
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FairyRadial burst
Fairy Wind
Fairy projectiles burst outward.
Evolves intoMoonblastLevel 5 + Power in this run
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FairyAura
Dazzling Gleam
Repeated fairy damage in a nearby area.
Evolves intoMisty TerrainLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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SteelMelee
Metal Claw
A steel-type sweep in front of your partner.
Evolves intoIron HeadLevel 5 + Power in this run
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SteelBeam
Flash Cannon
A piercing steel-type beam.
Evolves intoSteel BeamLevel 5 + Armor in this run
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DarkMelee
Bite
A quick sweep with knockback.
Evolves intoCrunchLevel 5 + Power in this run
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DarkRadial burst
Dark Pulse
Dark projectiles spread outward.
Evolves intoSnarlLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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DarkAura
Night Shade
A damaging dark-type aura in this game.
Evolves intoNightmareLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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GroundBoomerang
Bonemerang
A bone travels out and returns through targets.
Evolves intoBone RushLevel 5 + Power in this run
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PsychicBoomerang
Psycho Cut
Psychic blades return after being thrown.
Evolves intoPsychic FangsLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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GroundMine
Spikes
Ground hazards trigger when enemies cross them.
Evolves intoFissureLevel 5 + Power in this run
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PoisonMine
Toxic Spikes
Ground hazards apply poison when triggered.
Evolves intoGunk ShotLevel 5 + Synthesis in this run
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IceMeteor
Hail
Delayed ice impacts also slow enemies.
Evolves intoAvalancheLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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SteelMeteor
Meteor Mash
Steel impacts fall on nearby enemy positions.
Evolves intoMagnet BombLevel 5 + Power in this run
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FireTurret
Will-O-Wisp
Places a temporary flame that fires burning attacks.
Evolves intoInfernoLevel 5 + Reflexes in this run
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NormalTurret
Substitute
Places a temporary attacker that stays in position.
Evolves intoDouble TeamLevel 5 + Armor in this run
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Dash
Aerial Ace
Dashes through enemies with a flying-type attack.
Evolves intoAcrobaticsLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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FireTrail
Flame Wheel
Leaves a trail of damaging fire.
Evolves intoFlare BlitzLevel 5 + Sprint in this run
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WaterCone
Bubble Beam
A short fan of bubbles that slows targets.
Evolves intoAqua TailLevel 5 + Power in this run
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GhostChain
Hex
Jumps between enemies; deals extra damage to burned, poisoned or slowed targets.
Evolves intoPoltergeistLevel 5 + Magnet in this run
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The other half of the recipe
In-run stat cards
Choose the named card at least once during the same run. Cards may share names with permanent upgrades; only the in-run selection counts here.
Vigor
+20 maximum HP, with healing when selected.
Power
+10% damage to all moves for this run.
Sprint
+7% movement speed for this run.
Reflexes
Reduces the current cooldown multiplier by 8%.
Armor
Adds 6 percentage points of damage reduction, subject to its cap.
Synthesis
+0.9 HP regenerated per second.
Magnet
+30% experience pickup radius.
Learning
+12% experience gained.
Read the behavior
Attack styles, not a damage ranking
Range, target spacing, cooldowns, your partner, types and upgrades all change a move’s performance. Raw damage divided by cooldown does not capture those conditions.
Projectile
Fires toward a target. Make room to keep attacking as enemies approach.
Melee
Hits an arc close to your partner. Range and positioning decide which enemies are reached.
Beam
Attacks along a line. A line of approaching enemies gives the beam more targets.
Orbit
Circles around your partner while active. Keep the orbit in contact with enemies.
Radial burst
Sends attacks outward. Useful to consider when pressure comes from several directions.
Aura
Repeatedly damages a nearby area. It needs enemies inside its range.
Buff
Builds temporary stat stacks while active instead of dealing direct damage.
Boomerang
Travels out and returns. Its return path creates another opportunity to hit.
Chain
Jumps between nearby enemies. Spacing between targets affects its reach.
Mine
Places hazards that trigger when enemies reach them. Think about the route behind you.
Meteor
Drops attacks onto enemy positions after a delay. Moving targets may leave the impact area.
Turret
Leaves a temporary attacker in place. Move around its position to keep enemies in reach.
Dash
Attacks through a short movement. Watch where the movement will end.
Trail
Leaves damaging ground behind your partner. Enemies following your route can cross it.
Cone
Fires a short fan of projectiles. Several hits depend on distance and target size.