Here is how to play PokeBonk on a PC, with a controller or on a phone. The game runs in the browser at pokebonk.com: open it, pick a starter, choose a map and press Start. Your moves fire on their own; you steer, jump and slide, pick upgrades and fire your Ultimate.
New to the game? Read the PokeBonk guide for how a run flows, then PokeBonk starters to choose between Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. The PokeBonk Pokedex and the tier list help you pick what to play next, and PokeBonk tips covers what to do once you know the keys.
PokeBonk keyboard controls
Default keys at version 0.7.7; every action can be rebound in Settings, Keys, including mouse buttons.
| Action | Key | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Move forward | W | - |
| Move back | S | - |
| Move left | A | - |
| Move right | D | - |
| Jump (hold to glide) | Space | A |
| Slide | Left Shift | B |
| Interact | E | X |
| Ultimate | R | Y |
| Auto Ultimate toggle | Y | - |
| Lock target (cycle) | Right click | RB |
| Auto/manual aim | Q | LB |
| Auto-run | T | - |
| Big map (hold Tab opens it without pausing) | M | - |
| Pause | P | - |
| Refresh (level-up) | F | X |
| Skip (level-up) | X | Y |
| Banish (level-up) | Z | RB |
Aiming, target lock and the camera
Moves aim at the closest enemy by default. Q (LB on a controller) switches between auto and manual aim, and the right mouse button (RB) locks and cycles a target, which helps against a guardian in a crowd. Move the mouse or the right stick to turn the camera; the wheel or the D-pad zooms. Tab opens your build while you choose a card, and holding Tab shows the big map without pausing.
How to play PokeBonk with a controller
Controllers work in runs and in every menu since version 0.5.1. A jumps, B or LT slides, X interacts, and Y or RT fires the Ultimate. Start pauses and Select opens the zone map. On the level-up screen the D-pad or stick moves between cards, A picks and the shoulder buttons switch tabs. The dead zone (0.15 by default) and rumble can be changed in Settings.
How to play PokeBonk on mobile
Phones and tablets get touch mode on their own: a virtual joystick on the left and buttons for jump, slide, interact, Ultimate, target lock and aim. Settings has a fixed joystick option and a battery saver. Landscape works best. If touch controls do not appear, add ?touch=1 to the address; ?touch=0 turns them off.
Ultimate and Auto Ultimate
The Ultimate bar fills over time and faster with kills, bosses and damage you take. Press R (Y on a controller) when it is full. The Y key toggles Auto Ultimate, which fires it whenever an enemy is within 16 m; the Uninterrupted Ultimate setting removes the slow motion. PokeBonk Ultimate lists what charges it.
How PokeBonk saves your progress
You can play as a guest or with an account; either way your League, Stardust, Lab and unlocks are kept between sessions, and Settings, Account lets you rename, restart or delete the account. A run in progress is saved even if the browser closes or the connection drops, and you get its rewards when you return. Play on the official site: copies of the game on other addresses do not share that save. If the page will not open, see PokeBonk not loading.
How to play PokeBonk FAQ
What are the controls in PokeBonk?
WASD to move, Space to jump (hold to glide), Left Shift to slide, E to interact, R for the Ultimate, Q for auto or manual aim and P to pause.
Can you play PokeBonk on a phone?
Yes. The browser game switches to touch controls on phones and tablets, with a virtual joystick and on-screen buttons.
Does PokeBonk support controllers?
Yes, in runs and in every menu, and every button can be remapped.
How do you change keys in PokeBonk?
Open Settings, Keys. Every action can be rebound, including the pause key since version 0.7.7 and extra mouse buttons since 0.6.2.