PokéBonk FAQ
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What is PokéBonk?
A free browser roguelite (survivor-style) where your Pokémon fires its moves automatically while you dodge swarms, collect experience, pick upgrades and fight guardians. It is made by an independent developer and runs at pokebonk.com.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs in a modern desktop or mobile browser. You can play it here or on the official site.
Does it support a controller?
Yes — controller support was added in the October 17 maintenance, and keys and buttons can be rebound since Patch #6.
Will my progress save?
Runs autosave every few seconds. Log in to an account so progress follows you between devices and counts for leaderboards (guest runs do not).
Is this site official?
No. BonkDex is an independent fan site. See About for our disclaimer and sources.
Is PokéBonk free?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser at pokebonk.com with no download or payment.
What is the best starter in PokéBonk for beginners?
Bulbasaur, because its passive regeneration and healing cover early mistakes.
How many items are in PokéBonk?
Over 120: about 102 in the pool before Season 2, plus 24 new items added on 21 October 2026.
What is the max level of a move?
Level 8, or 10 with the TM Case item.
How does armor work in PokéBonk?
Damage taken is reduced by armor ÷ (armor + 45), so returns diminish as you stack it.
Why does the boss HP bar barely move?
Boss HP adapts to your damage. Keep hitting: Exhaustion kicks in if the fight lasts much longer than expected.
What difficulty should a beginner choose?
Normal. Hard and Nightmare raise enemy numbers, speed and damage substantially.
How much does a Poké Ball cost?
The price rises per purchase; the 15th costs 2,206 ₽ and the 20th 7,875 ₽ according to the official maintenance notes.
How much is the 4th move slot?
It was observed at 1,500 Stardust in v0.7.2; Season 2 cut all upgrade prices by 15%.
How many members can a PokéBonk clan have?
Up to 200 since Season 2, by buying slots in blocks of 10.
What is an Alpha in PokéBonk?
A tougher wild Pokémon you can weaken and capture to fight alongside you as a Support Alpha for that run.
What is the latest PokéBonk version?
The official version endpoint reported 0.8.18 on 23 October 2026, during Season 2.
Why is PokéBonk so laggy?
Most often hardware acceleration is disabled. Turn it on and lower effect settings.
How do I get more Stardust fast?
Win runs (300 each in Season 2), clear zones and bosses, and claim tasks and achievements.
What is the best build in PokéBonk?
There is no single best build; the strongest runs stack one synergy. Reaction builds like Shatter (×2.6 Wreckage) have the highest listed multipliers.
How do I unlock Storm Coast?
Complete Rocky Desert.
How many fusions are in PokéBonk?
106 handcrafted fusions: 79 signature, 8 reaction, 18 type and MissingNo.
When does PokéBonk Season 2 end?
4 November 2026 at 17:30 UTC (18:30 Spanish time).
When does Lavender Tower Night end?
4 November 2026 at 17:30 UTC.
How long does a Survival legendary fight take?
Legendary HP is tuned to roughly 50 seconds of your damage, within a cap.
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