Your first game, explained
A short introduction to choosing a partner, evolution, catching Pokémon and spending Stardust in the Lab.
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Guides & Tips
PokeBonk tips, partner guides and videos. Learn the controls, unlock Pokémon and make your next Lab upgrade count.
7 practical guides6 community videosBeta v0.6.2
IN THE GAMEVIRIDIAN FOREST
Tutorials & gameplay
Beginner guide Watch PokeBonk in action
Start with a short tutorial, jump to an evolution, or follow a longer run. Each video includes its creator, language and length.
Evolution, captures and boss fights
Edited gameplay with chapters for Charmander’s evolution, catching partners, Squirtle and a boss encounter.
A Bulbasaur build to study
A longer Bulbasaur video focused on health, armor and lifesteal. Use it as a build example when comparing upgrade choices.
A closer look at PokeBonk
An introduction to the browser game and its busy 3D battles, with the original game linked by the creator.
A first look with Giovi
A Spanish-language introduction and gameplay session. See the partner selection and follow along with another player.
A longer session with Knekro
A longer gameplay recording from October 14. An early look at the game, with an interface that can differ from the current release.
Players and creators share their own approaches. Footage can show an earlier build; check current menus before copying a setup. Players load only when you select Watch. Sources ↗
Written guides
All guides Find the answer for your next run
Controls, partners, captures and upgrades, with screenshots and clear steps.
Start here
Getting started with PokeBonk
Find the original browser game, understand the main menu and prepare for your first session with a short, grounded starting checklist.
Start here
Controls, aiming and key bindings
A desktop control reference for movement, aiming, Ultimate, the map and the new mouse-binding settings in Beta v0.6.2.
Partners
Squirtle: moves and evolution reference
Read Squirtle’s current profile: Water Gun, the other listed moves and the in-run evolution levels displayed in Beta v0.6.2.
Progression
How to unlock and capture partners
Find a locked partner’s League challenge, track your progress and understand the steps from unlocking a wild encounter to capturing a new member.
Progression
How to read the Lab upgrade menu
Understand the Stardust-based Lab categories and make a more deliberate upgrade choice without relying on an untested spending order.
Updates & help
Settings, progress and wrong-game checks
Protect your browser progress, check unexpected controls and distinguish Charcher’s PokéBonk from similarly named projects.
Screenshots & tips
Get familiar with the game
Real captures from the original PokeBonk. Select an image to read the related guide.
A level-up choice in a Squirtle run. Read the move, stat and effect before picking a card.
Oct 17, 2026 · Earlier build · Charcher’s gameOpen a locked partner to find its challenge. Completing it lets that partner appear in the wild for you to capture.
Oct 18, 2026 · v0.6.2 · Charcher’s gameCompare permanent stats with tools such as Refresh, Skip and Banish before spending your next batch of Stardust.
Oct 18, 2026 · v0.6.2 · Charcher’s gamePartner spotlight · #007
Meet Squirtle
Water Gun is its starting move. Torrent Shell adds armor and a shield, while Bubble, Rapid Spin and Hydro Pump appear in its displayed kit. Read the profile to understand what each move does.
WaterTypeDefenderRole24 / 44Profile evolution levels
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Three useful things to know
Set up your controls
WASD to move, Space to jump, Shift to slide. Check Settings → Controls for automatic or manual aiming, then review your key bindings.
ControlsUnlock, then capture
A locked League card shows its challenge. Complete it so the partner can appear in the wild, then weaken and capture it during a run.
PartnersCheck the Lab between runs
Stardust buys permanent upgrades and tools for future runs. Read the next level’s effect and price before choosing what to improve.
LabLatest checked release · Oct 18
What changed in v0.6.2?
Mouse-button bindings and auto-run changes affect how you control the game. Recent updates also changed map visibility and fixed Guest progress issues.
- v0.6.2: mouse bindings and auto-run adjustments.
- v0.6.1: Guest exit-and-return progress fix.
- v0.6.0: map information follows explored areas.
Common questions
Before you play
Where do I play PokeBonk?
Charcher’s original game is at pokebonk.com ↗. It runs in your browser. This site is an independent guide.
Can I get the other starter Pokémon?
The League shows a challenge for each locked partner. Complete the requirement, encounter it in the wild and capture it. See the unlocking guide for the menu steps.
Why does my game look different from a video?
PokeBonk is changing quickly. Check the version beneath the game logo, then compare recent updates. Upload dates and recording dates can differ.
What should I do if progress looks missing?
Keep the original browser and profile available. Check the Guest or account state and game version before changing anything. The troubleshooting guide explains what to record.