DATABASE / MOVES / SLUDGE
Sludge — Move
Sludge is a poison-type move in PokéSurvivor: 17 damage, 0.6s cooldown, 28.3 base DPS, 5 levels. Evolves into Sludge Bomb with the golden card.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Sludge: poison-type projectile move — 17 dmg / 0.6s CD / 28.3 DPS, max level 5. Evolves into Sludge Bomb.
Sludge
Toxic sludge that poisons on impact.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 17 |
| Cooldown | 0.6s |
| Base DPS | 28.3 |
| 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: Sludge → Sludge Bomb
When Sludge reaches max level (Lv 6… actually max level 5), take the Power stat upgrade and the golden card appears — pick it to evolve into Sludge Bomb. 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.
Who can use Sludge
Sludge is part of the shared normal move pool — every Pokémon can roll it on level-up. Browse partners by type in the Pokédex.
Other poison-type moves
- Poison Sting — 23.5 DPS → Poison Jab
- Toxic — 20.0 DPS → Poison Gas
- Toxic Spikes — 20.0 DPS → Gunk Shot