Shadow Sneak: evolution and compatible Pokémon

BUILD DECISIONS

Shadow Sneak: evolution and compatible Pokémon

Original game · d567c6da

Upgrade recipe

Shadow Sneak L5 + Reflexes this run + one gold evolution choice → Shadow Sneak +.

Shadow Sneak · L5
Reflexes ×1
Separate gold evolution choices ×1
Shadow Sneak +

Still needed: 4 level upgrades · run card needed · gold choice not entered.

Permanent upgrades do not replace the run card. Each evolved move consumes its own gold choice; a ready recipe does not guarantee an offer.

Max level → evolution, with the same Pokémon and resource modifiers

Damage per second: 80.52 → 148.15 · Base power / support per stack: 28.42 → 51.16 · Activation interval: 0.31 → 0.31 s · Emitted count: 3 → 5

The extra max-level + card row and evolution row share the required run card. They show a target after the displayed requirements are met, without adding cards or a gold choice to your current inputs.

Original values and units	L5	Shadow Sneak +
Damage per hit	28.42	51.16
Projectile / object count	3	5
Spread parameter	0.16	0.19
Projectile radius	7	9.1

Every level and the evolution change
Move level	Base power / support per stack	Activation interval (s)	Emitted count	Pierces / bounces	Maximum stacks	Duration (s)	Damage per hit	Damage per second
L1	14	0.45	1	0 / 0	—	—	12	26.67
L2	14	0.45	2	0 / 0	—	—	12	26.67
L3	20.3	0.45	2	0 / 0	—	—	18	40
L4	20.3	0.34	2	0 / 0	—	—	18	53.33
L5	28.42	0.34	3	0 / 0	—	—	25	74.07
L5 + Reflexes	28.42	0.31	3	0 / 0	—	—	25	80.52
Shadow Sneak + ✦	51.16	0.31	5	0 / 0	—	—	46	148.15

More projectiles or contacts increase potential coverage. Single-target damage uses only the hits and uptime you enter.

Evolution requirements ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗

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Learning relationCandidate resourcesReference Pokémon

Changing species resets species-specific moves, TM teaching and traits. Shared resource and target inputs remain. Candidate links always carry that candidate’s legal context.

Game editionGoalBuild stageActive groupEarned BondsGold evolution choices obtainedCurrent HP (%)NatureAbilityHeld itemSupport state

Enter only moves, cards and Bonds already obtained. A stage label does not supply missing resources. Traits are entered conditions; select the nature and ability you actually have.

Move 1MoveMove levelActive groupEvolution selected

Add a learned move

Cards taken this run · Permanent upgrades · Permanently taught TMs

VigorPowerSprintReflexesArmorSynthesisMagnetLearningVitalityStrengthStrideReflexesArmorSynthesisMagnetWisdomFortuneRepertoireCritical HitRerollBanishStarting moveSecond starting movePermanently taught TMs

Calculation conditions

Focus Orb active (+25 percentage points critical chance)Quick Orb active (speed ×1.4)Held item already brokenEncounter targetArceus Plate / defensive typeSeconds since Judgment combat beganTarget type 1Target type 2Target physical defenseTarget special defenseTarget maximum HPWeatherContacts on one target per castTarget available during the attackIncoming hit before defensesIncoming damage categoryPlayers in the runMaintained burn stacksMaintained poison stacksPhysical · Stacks currently activePhysical ×Special · Stacks currently activeSpecial ×Movement speed · Stacks currently activeMovement speed ×Damage per enemy hit · Stacks currently activeDamage per enemy hit ×HP regenerated per second · Stacks currently activeHP regenerated per second ×

Top 5 legal fits for these resources

Conditional strategy score, not measured win rate. Each candidate uses only this move (plus one legal matching L1 attack for support); cards, equipment, nature, targets and version stay the same. A selected ability applies only to species with that ability.

60 legal candidates · 0 TM-only candidates still need teaching.

Banette49.93 Strategy score
Natural pool or default starter
Damage per second: 48.89With maintained support: 48.89Damage per enemy hit: 105.14Earned Bonds: 0Resource cost: 0
Nature: Hardy · ability: None. Purchase/roll ownership is entered, not assumed purchased.
Load this build ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗
Houndstone48.44 Strategy score
Natural pool or default starter
Damage per second: 46.67With maintained support: 46.67Damage per enemy hit: 90.42Earned Bonds: 0Resource cost: 0
Nature: Hardy · ability: None. Purchase/roll ownership is entered, not assumed purchased.
Load this build ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗
Dusknoir47.23 Strategy score
Natural pool or default starter
Damage per second: 46.67With maintained support: 46.67Damage per enemy hit: 81.41Earned Bonds: 0Resource cost: 0
Nature: Hardy · ability: None. Purchase/roll ownership is entered, not assumed purchased.
Load this build ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗
Blacephalon46.66 Strategy score
Natural pool or default starter
Damage per second: 44.44With maintained support: 44.44Damage per enemy hit: 112.92Earned Bonds: 0Resource cost: 0
Nature: Hardy · ability: None. Purchase/roll ownership is entered, not assumed purchased.
Load this build ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗
Dragapult46.56 Strategy score
Natural pool or default starter
Damage per second: 42.22With maintained support: 42.22Damage per enemy hit: 100Earned Bonds: 0Resource cost: 0
Nature: Hardy · ability: None. Purchase/roll ownership is entered, not assumed purchased.
Load this build ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗

All default starters (0)

Pokémon	Learning relation

Current reference build

Legal with the entered resourcesOriginal game · d567c6da

Use Shadow Sneak together in group 1, with the resources listed below.

Group 1 · L1Shadow Sneak

Game edition: Original game. Execution rules: 5c97df2e.

Bonds required 0 · Earned Bonds 0
Separate gold evolution choices 0
Cards taken this run No run cards required
Held item No held item assumed
Permanent upgrades No permanent purchases assumed

Load this build ↗Check this attack in the damage tool ↗Compare in the tier list ↗Choice Helper ↗

26.67Damage per secondCurrent stacks

26.67With maintained supportSupport gain: 0 DPS

0 /sHP regenerated per second

125Damage per enemy hit

DPS uses the entered contacts and target availability. Extra projectiles do not guarantee extra hits on one target. Only the support stacks entered as currently active are applied.

Upgrade order and alternatives

Shadow Sneak: level 1 → 5, obtain Reflexes, then select its separate gold evolution.

Until the missing resources are obtained, keep the real starting move Shadow Ball at level 1 with 0 Bonds.

Move-level growth at the same conditions

Compare damage at each move level with the same Pokémon, ability and enemy. The final row shows the evolved attack.

Move level	Damage per hit	Damage per second
1	12	26.67
2	12	26.67
3	18	40
4	18	53.33
5	25	74.07
Shadow Sneak + ✦	46	136.3

Maximum level → evolved, at the same conditions: 74.07 → 136.3 DPS. Shadow Sneak: level 5 → 5, obtain Reflexes, then select its separate gold evolution.

Original values and units
Move	Damage per hit	Activation interval	Damage per second	Potential emitted output
Shadow Sneak	12	0.45 s	26.67	27.69

Separate status damage: 0 DPS · Status DPS after one modeled group contact: 0 DPS

Burn and poison are shown separately. Shared stack limits prevent counting the same status once per move. This plan assumes the listed support stays active. Downtime or switching groups can reduce the benefit.

Inputs without a complete version use the displayed rules. Check the edition and build before comparing.

Compare in the tier list ↗Choice Helper ↗Full data and sources ↓

A shadow that slips along the ground to the enemy.

Homing projectile · Ghost · Physical · Only the selected slot attacks. Bonded moves in that slot can fire together.

Attack behavior diagram

Projectiles curve toward a moving target

Count: 1 · Projectile speed: 300 world units/s

Schematic, not a collision simulation. Symbols and distances illustrate behavior; the values below are game data.

Details

Projectiles steer toward a target. Count is emitted projectiles; a hit still needs contact.

Level-up card effects

Levels	Effect
2	Count +1 · Spread ×1.3
3	Damage ×1.45
4	Cooldown ×0.75
5	Count +1 · Damage ×1.4

Levels

These are the initialized move parameters at each level, before player upgrades, type effectiveness and weather. Damage is per hit, not universal single-target DPS. Full-circle arcs display as 360°.

Levels	Damage per hit	Activation interval	Projectile / object count	Projectile speed	Projectile lifetime	Spread parameter	Projectile radius	Homing strength
1	14	0.45 s	1	300 world units/s	1.8 s	0.12 rad	7	6
2	14	0.45 s	2	300 world units/s	1.8 s	0.156 rad	7	6
3	20.3	0.45 s	2	300 world units/s	1.8 s	0.156 rad	7	6
4	20.3	0.338 s	2	300 world units/s	1.8 s	0.156 rad	7	6
5	28.42	0.338 s	3	300 world units/s	1.8 s	0.156 rad	7	6

Move evolution

Reach the move’s maximum level, take its required stat card during this run, then choose its evolution card. Permanent upgrades do not substitute for that card.

Shadow Sneak + · 5 · Reflexes

Damage per hit	Activation interval	Projectile / object count	Projectile speed	Projectile lifetime	Spread parameter	Projectile radius	Homing strength
51.156	0.338 s	5	300 world units/s	1.8 s	0.187 rad	9.1	6

Evolution Checker Damage Calculator

Learnable moves

Pokémon	Types	Attack multiplier	Starting move
Gastly	Ghost / Poison	×1.25	Shadow Ball
Haunter	Ghost / Poison	×1.33	Shadow Ball
Gengar	Ghost / Poison	×1.42	Shadow Ball
Misdreavus	Ghost	×1.17	Shadow Ball
Shedinja	Bug / Ghost	×1.2	Bug Bite
Sableye	Dark / Ghost	×1.11	Bite
Shuppet	Ghost	×1.11	Shadow Ball
Banette	Ghost	×1.33	Shadow Ball
Duskull	Ghost	×0.92	Shadow Ball
Dusclops	Ghost	×1.08	Shadow Ball
Drifloon	Ghost / Flying	×1.03	Shadow Ball
Drifblim	Ghost / Flying	×1.2	Shadow Ball
Mismagius	Ghost	×1.28	Shadow Ball
Spiritomb	Ghost / Dark	×1.21	Shadow Ball
Dusknoir	Ghost	×1.25	Shadow Ball
Froslass	Ice / Ghost	×1.14	Ice Beam
Rotom	Electric / Ghost	×1.22	Thunder Shock
Giratina	Ghost / Dragon	×1.25	Shadow Ball
Yamask	Ghost	×1	Shadow Ball
Cofagrigus	Ghost	×1.22	Shadow Ball
Litwick	Ghost / Fire	×1.06	Shadow Ball
Lampent	Ghost / Fire	×1.22	Shadow Ball
Chandelure	Ghost / Fire	×1.5	Shadow Ball
Golett	Ground / Ghost	×1.11	Mud Shot
Golurk	Ground / Ghost	×1.38	Mud Shot
Honedge	Steel / Ghost	×1.14	Metal Claw
Doublade	Steel / Ghost	×1.31	Metal Claw
Aegislash	Steel / Ghost	×0.97	Metal Claw
Phantump	Ghost / Grass	×1.08	Shadow Ball
Trevenant	Ghost / Grass	×1.31	Shadow Ball
Pumpkaboo	Ghost / Grass	×1.06	Shadow Ball
Gourgeist	Ghost / Grass	×1.2	Shadow Ball
Hoopa	Psychic / Ghost	×1.52	Confusion
Decidueye	Grass / Ghost	×1.29	Vine Whip
Sandygast	Ghost / Ground	×1.08	Shadow Ball
Palossand	Ghost / Ground	×1.25	Shadow Ball
Mimikyu	Ghost / Fairy	×1.2	Shadow Ball
Dhelmise	Ghost / Grass	×1.42	Shadow Ball
Lunala	Psychic / Ghost	×1.45	Confusion
Marshadow	Fighting / Ghost	×1.39	Karate Chop
Blacephalon	Fire / Ghost	×1.53	Ember
Sinistea	Ghost	×1.11	Shadow Ball
Polteageist	Ghost	×1.44	Shadow Ball
Cursola	Ghost	×1.5	Shadow Ball
Runerigus	Ground / Ghost	×1.22	Mud Shot
Dreepy	Dragon / Ghost	×1.03	Dragon Rage
Drakloak	Dragon / Ghost	×1.14	Dragon Rage
Dragapult	Dragon / Ghost	×1.36	Dragon Rage
Spectrier	Ghost	×1.5	Shadow Ball
Basculegion	Water / Ghost	×1.32	Water Gun
Skeledirge	Fire / Ghost	×1.31	Ember
Ceruledge	Fire / Ghost	×1.39	Ember
Bramblin	Grass / Ghost	×1.06	Vine Whip
Greavard	Ghost	×1.04	Shadow Ball
Houndstone	Ghost	×1.26	Shadow Ball
Annihilape	Fighting / Ghost	×1.33	Karate Chop
Flutter Mane	Ghost / Fairy	×1.44	Shadow Ball
Gholdengo	Steel / Ghost	×1.43	Metal Claw
Poltchageist	Grass / Ghost	×1.11	Vine Whip
Sinistcha	Grass / Ghost	×1.37	Vine Whip

Current evolved attacks

All 97 original evolved moves now display their base localized name followed by “ +”. Requirements and evolution modifiers stay the same; previous names remain searchable aliases. Meteor Mash is now damage 24, radius 48 and knockback 70 (previously 34/54/80); cooldown 1.4 s and count 2 are unchanged. Every level and evolved output is calculated from this updated base.

Original and embedded edition

These additions apply to the pinned original release 1a52cc838c. The embedded community game uses its separate published rules snapshot: its Meteor Mash and legacy evolution names are retained by the Community model, and the new original-only Orbs, Plate scoring and item-break assumptions are not applied to it.

Version and source details

Current original category

Physical · d567c6da · 2026-10-20

Uses physical Attack against the target’s Defense. Physical Attack support applies; Special Attack support does not.

These figures describe the cited original-source snapshot. The embedded community edition has its own release; consult its version notes for adapted rules.

Game data & sources

The linked game files show where these stats, costs and rules come from. Updates to the game may change them.

Data version: d567c6da

https://github.com/JPTER78/pokesurvivor/blob/d567c6da88e4ef66634ab54a01b5a3607501e03a/js/data/moves.js

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TM compatibility

Only the listed compatible, off-type TMs can add new moves. Type + Normal natural moves need no TM. Teaching consumes one unused TM permanently; known moves cannot be taught twice. Taught moves join level-up cards and non-buff starting choices. Compatibility alone does not mean already learned.

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Abilities

HP, weather and target conditions are explicit inputs. Ability startup precedes cards/items. Frame-based random/proc effects are reported separately; sustained DPS still needs your hit/occupancy assumptions. Hustle expectation averages rounded weak/normal branches. Absorb/dodge grant 0.3s invulnerability; pure damage bypasses them.

Abilities