DATABASE / MOVES / CONFUSION
Confusion — Move
Confusion is a psychic-type move in PokéSurvivor: 13 damage, 0.58s cooldown, 22.4 base DPS, 5 levels. Evolves into Psyshock with the golden card. Starting move of Psyduck, Slowpoke.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Confusion: psychic-type projectile move — 13 dmg / 0.58s CD / 22.4 DPS, max level 5. Evolves into Psyshock.
Confusion
A wave that homes in on its target.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 13 |
| Cooldown | 0.58s |
| Base DPS | 22.4 |
| Max level | 5 |
Level-up track
Each level-up card upgrades the move — pick it from the level-up choices during a run:
- Lv 2: +1 projectile
- Lv 3: +45% damage
- Lv 4: -25% cooldown
- Lv 5: +1 projectile and +1 pierce
Evolution: Confusion → Psyshock
When Confusion reaches max level (Lv 6… actually max level 5), take the Reflexes stat upgrade and the golden card appears — pick it to evolve into Psyshock. Effect: ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger. See the full evolution chains or use the evolution checker if the golden card is not showing.
Starters that begin with Confusion
Who can use Confusion
Confusion is part of the shared normal move pool — every Pokémon can roll it on level-up. Browse partners by type in the Pokédex.
Other psychic-type moves
- Psybeam — 14.8 DPS → Future Sight
- Psychic — 88.9 DPS → Expanding Force
- Psycho Cut — 22.5 DPS → Psychic Fangs