Anime Adventures Phoenix in our tier list
S Creators testing it found Phoenix Flames make marked enemies take 300% more burn damage across a large circle, and that it hits Soaring enemies from a hill. On paper that boost lifts a whole burn lineup, which puts it in S. See the full Anime Adventures Tier List.
Anime Adventures Phoenix strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- The 300% burn boost seen across several videos multiplies every burn unit beside it, so one Phoenix can lift a whole burn lineup.
- One Phoenix can mark crowds and Soaring enemies from the same spot, thanks to the large circle AoE and hybrid hill placement the creators we compared describe.
- Reincarnation adds a one-time 50% attack bump after you sell it at max upgrade, which two creators found works once.
Weaknesses
- It is close to impossible to chase: 1 in 40,000 per summon with no pity, and still only about 63% after 40,000 summons by our calculation.
- Without burn units, a lineup gets little from Phoenix, since the Flames boost burn rather than add much on their own.
- Left alone it is a slow wave clearer: the videos we checked show 3 placements and an attack roughly every 10 seconds.
Our take
- Do not chase Phoenix. At 1 in 40,000 with no pity, our calculation gives about 22% after 10,000 summons, so spend toward the 400 Mythic pity and count Phoenix as a bonus.
- Build the burn side first. Phoenix is a support piece for a burn team, not a solo carry, and if your lineup has no burn damage, the 300% boost has nothing to multiply.
- Plan the Reincarnation sell: upgrade Phoenix to max, sell it, place it again for 50% more attack, then keep that copy on the field, since two creators found the bonus works only once.
How to get Phoenix
Chance of at least one Phoenix by summons
Phoenix comes from the Summer banner that arrived with UPD 21 and its Summer 2026 Event. On November 3, 2026, the banner’s rates panel listed a Secret Unit at 1 in 40,000 without giving it a name. Across the videos we compared, that Secret is Phoenix, and buying Icy Star Capsules from the banner and opening them counts as the same pull. A single summon takes 150 SummerPearls, the event currency you farm in Summer Hunt and Portals.
There is no safety net for this slot. The banner’s pity counter reads Mythic Pity 0/400 and covers Mythics only; no pity is shown for the Secret. Two creators found the same thing: there is no pity for Phoenix. Every summon is a fresh 1 in 40,000 roll.
The chart at the top of this section is our calculation at 1 in 40,000 per pull, not a number the game shows. You have about a 2.5% chance of at least one Phoenix after 1,000 summons, about 22% after 10,000, and about 63% after 40,000. By our arithmetic, 40,000 summons is 6,000,000 SummerPearls, and that still leaves more than a one-in-three chance of coming away with nothing.
Our conclusion on paper: treat Phoenix as a bonus, not a target. Spend toward the 400-summon Mythic pity, which always lands on a Featured Mythic. All three Summer Mythics are Featured, at one third each: Water Goddess, Armored Crusader and Fishi. Every pull on the way still carries its 1 in 40,000 shot at Phoenix, so aiming at pity costs you nothing. Our anime adventures summer event guide covers the rest of the banner and the event.
What Phoenix Flames do
Phoenix Flames and Reincarnation
In the creator videos we watched, Phoenix is a Secret unit with 3 placements that deals Physical damage with the Fire element. Because it counts as a hybrid, a hill spot lets it reach Soaring enemies too, and each attack covers a wide round area.
Each hit marks enemies with Phoenix Flames. Creator footage shows the mark lasting 5, 8, 12 or 15 seconds depending on upgrade, and marked enemies taking 300% more burn damage. That means the Flames multiply burn damage from other sources rather than doing heavy damage on their own. The longer marks at higher upgrades matter, because Phoenix attacks only about once every 10 seconds, and a 15-second mark can stay up between swings.
Two moves, Phoenix Burst and Phoenix Dive, unlock as you upgrade it. A pair of videos put it at about 12,000 damage on placement and about 710,000 at max upgrade. Treat those as showcase numbers; traits, buffs and the stage will move them.
Reincarnation is the twist. Creators testing it found that selling a fully upgraded Phoenix hands a 50% attack bonus to whatever you place next. It works only once, so selling a second time does not stack the bonus.
Players who have shown it off rate Phoenix more as a support than a damage carry. It sits in S on our anime adventures tier list because the burn boost lifts a whole lineup, not because of its own damage line.
Shiny Phoenix
Is there a Shiny Phoenix in Anime Adventures? We cannot show you one. On November 3, 2026, the Summer banner stated that any unit has a 1% chance to be Shiny, so the banner’s 1% Shiny rate covers its units, and the creators we compared place Phoenix on that banner. No Shiny Phoenix has been shown yet: we found no showcase or description of one, so we cannot say what it looks like.
Who to pair with Phoenix
Several videos put Phoenix at its best next to burn units, and they name Spider, Sasuke, Itachi and Escanor. Phoenix Flames boost burn damage instead of burning on their own, so Phoenix needs burn damage beside it. With no burn on the field, the 300% boost has nothing to work on.
Place your burn units so their attacks overlap the large circle Phoenix covers, so the enemies carrying Flames are the ones taking burn. The hill placement helps on stages with Soaring waves, since one Phoenix can mark ground and air enemies alike.
Our anime adventures units page lists every unit we rank, and Sky God has its own page with its route and kit.
Best traits for Phoenix
Phoenix is a support-leaning damage unit, and its own hits are what spread the Flames, so damage traits still pay.
- Divine, Celestial or Reaper: damage for the hits that spread Flames.
- Unique: for a single copy you plan to field on its own.
- Sniper or Range III: more reach puts more of the path under Flames.
One catch comes from Reincarnation. The kit asks you to sell Phoenix at max upgrade, and we have not confirmed how that interacts with traits. Until that is clear, do not sink a rare trait into a copy you plan to sell. Full odds and effects are on our anime adventures traits page.
Phoenix evolution
Phoenix can evolve. On November 3, 2026, the Sunny Evolution quests in the Event tab named Phoenix among five units to evolve, next to Water Goddess, Armored Crusader, Fishi and Explosion Mage.
In the creator videos we watched, the evolved form is Phoenix (Mythic Flames). One source spells it Mythical Flame, and we have not checked the name in game yet. The evolution item is the Phoenix Belt from the event market. We have not confirmed other materials or what the evolution adds.
What to pair with Anime Adventures Phoenix
- Spider: The creators we compared name Spider as one of the burn units Phoenix works best beside, and enemies under Phoenix Flames take its burn 300% harder.
- Sasuke: Sasuke is among the burn partners players name for Phoenix, and its burn is exactly what the Flames multiply.
- Itachi: As a burn unit players list to pair with Phoenix, Itachi gets the 300% boost on its burn against marked enemies.
- Escanor: Another burn partner creators suggest for Phoenix is Escanor, which supplies the burn damage the Flames need.
Anime Adventures Phoenix FAQ
How do you get Phoenix in Anime Adventures?
Summon on the Summer banner, at 150 SummerPearls a summon. The banner lists an unnamed Secret Unit at 1 in 40,000, and the creators we compared identify that Secret as Phoenix. They also say Icy Star Capsules bought from the banner are the same pull.
Is Phoenix good in Anime Adventures?
Yes, as a support. It sits in S on our list. Several videos show its Phoenix Flames making marked enemies take 300% more burn damage, which means it is strongest beside burn units rather than as a solo carry.
Is there a Shiny Phoenix in Anime Adventures?
The Summer banner says any unit has a 1% chance to be Shiny, so that 1% Shiny rate covers the banner's units. No Shiny Phoenix has been shown yet: we found no showcase or description of one, so we cannot say what it looks like.
Does Phoenix have pity in Anime Adventures?
No. The Summer banner pity counter covers Mythics only, at 400 summons, and no pity is shown for the Secret slot. Two creators we watched say the same: there is no pity for Phoenix, so every summon is a fresh 1 in 40,000 roll.
What does Phoenix Reincarnation do?
In the creator videos we watched, a fully upgraded Phoenix leaves a bonus when sold: whatever you place next attacks 50% harder. The bonus works only once; selling again does not stack it, so plan one sell and keep the next copy.
What is the best trait for Phoenix in Anime Adventures?
Our read: Divine, Celestial or Reaper for damage, and Unique if you field a single copy. Sniper or Range III spread the Flames over more of the path. Avoid putting a rare trait on a copy you plan to sell.
Can Phoenix evolve in Anime Adventures?
Yes. The Sunny Evolution quests name Phoenix. Across the videos we compared, the evolved form is Phoenix (Mythic Flames), a name not yet checked in game, and the evolution item is the Phoenix Belt from the event market.