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PokéBonk Beginner Tips

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Original plant, flame and water creatures on green, orange and blue display plinths
TL;DR · Keep moving, read every card, use the map markers, and spend early Stardust on damage and HP.

The tips

  1. Never stand still — except with Metal Powder, standing still just lets the horde surround you.
  2. Pick up the Pokémon Egg from the nest; it hatches into a Support Alpha after enough KOs.
  3. Charge every Unown altar you pass; blessings snowball.
  4. Hold Tab to check the map without pausing.
  5. Drop map markers on Poké Balls and Meowth so you do not forget them.
  6. Read the Affects line — a card that affects none of your moves is wasted.
  7. Spread your three moves over different ranges.
  8. Learn one reaction your partner can trigger (e.g. Wet + Electric).
  9. Jump over boss Shockwaves.
  10. In Survival, lead the horde over hostile ground — it hurts them too.
  11. Use Dive off ledges for big area damage once you are comfortable.
  12. Sell items you will never use; Legendaries are worth ~1.5 Poké Balls.
  13. Do not Restock Meowth repeatedly — the cost keeps climbing.
  14. Claim daily/weekly Tasks and achievements for free Stardust.
  15. Turn on Auto Ultimate if you keep forgetting to fire it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get more Stardust fast?

Win runs (300 each in Season 2), clear zones and bosses, and claim tasks and achievements.

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