PokéBonkthe independent guide
Play the game

Start with a name, a move or a question.

Know a little. Go a little further.

Clear answers for your first run, your next partner and the data behind the game.

Getting started5 min read

Your first PokéBonk run

Find the original game, choose a partner and get comfortable with the survivor loop.

Starter guide7 min read

PokéBonk starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle?

Compare real starter passives, Ultimates, opening attacks and kit levels, then plan your first signature fusion.

Permanent progression9 min read

PokéBonk Lab guide: upgrades, costs & the fourth move

Find all 24 current Lab upgrades and Stardust costs, unlock your fourth move slot, and understand item pools and Archive.

League & unlocks10 min read

How to unlock Pokémon in PokéBonk: all 79 League challenges

Check every League partner’s challenge, understand lifetime and single-run goals, and learn why a completed challenge still needs a capture.

Moves & builds10 min read

PokéBonk move fusions: Bill’s Machine & all 106 recipes

Find all 79 signature pairs, eight reaction rules and 18 type fusions, plus input level requirements and how Bill’s Machine frees a move slot.

Moves & builds4 min read

Make sense of moves and level-up tables

Read power, category and learner data, then build a move set you can actually look up.

Progression4 min read

Find your Pokémon’s evolution family

Follow evolution relationships while keeping mainline reference rules separate from PokéBonk.

Troubleshooting4 min read

Game not loading? Start here.

A short checklist for browser loading, WebGL, controls and progress problems.

Reference help5 min read

What the wiki’s numbers actually mean

A guide to base stats, type charts, hidden abilities and the differences between data and gameplay.