Best Chi-Yu build
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Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.
Moves (4 slots)
| Slot | Move | Kind | Why | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Core (starting move) | Bite Dark | Melee | A quick bite that knocks foes back. | Crunchneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| 2Crowd clear | Dark Pulse Dark | Burst | A wave of dark energy in every direction. | Snarlneeds Sprint · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| 3Close defense | Fire Spin Fire | Orbit | Flames that spin around you. Constant defense. | Sacred Fireneeds Synthesis · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius |
| 4Flex / damage | Heat Wave Fire | Burst | Explodes in flames in every direction. | Eruptionneeds Vigor · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
How to play the run
- Level Bite first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
- Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Bite into Crunch (×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°).
- Add Dark Pulse for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
- Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Bite with Dark Pulse so both fire together from one slot.
- Hold Assault Vest: +20% damage reduction. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
- Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.
Level-up card priority
- Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
- Sprint — +7% movement speed.evolution
- Synthesis — +0.9 HP regenerated per second.evolution
- Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).evolution
- Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.
Items
Assault Vest — +20% damage reduction.
Alternative: Focus Sash — A hit that would knock you out leaves you at 1 HP (every 60 s).
Permanent upgrades first
- Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
- Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
- Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
- Vitality (+8 HP, 3,270 coins to max)
Best weather
Harsh sunlight: Fire is boosted and Water is weakened.
Super effective against
GrassIcePsychicBugGhostSteel
Best rift arenas for this build
- Hive Forest (Genesect)
- Gloomy Graveyard (Giratina, Hoopa, Lunala, Marshadow…)
- Mind Temple (Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Celebi…)
Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Chi-Yu build in PokéSurvivor?
Bite, Dark Pulse, Fire Spin, Heat Wave, holding Assault Vest. Take Power, Sprint, Synthesis, Vigor so the moves can evolve at max level.
What item should Chi-Yu hold?
Assault Vest (+20% damage reduction.) If you find Focus Sash first, it is a good alternative.
How do Chi-Yu's moves evolve?
Bite → Crunch (needs Power); Dark Pulse → Snarl (needs Sprint); Fire Spin → Sacred Fire (needs Synthesis); Heat Wave → Eruption (needs Vigor).
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