PokeBonk Wiki: Companion Stats and Evolution Guide

Start with the question you need to answer

The PokeBonk wiki brings companion profiles into a searchable directory so you can spend less time looking for a detail and more time deciding what to try. Start with a specific question: which types does a companion have, what does its passive describe, or where can you find its evolution information? The cards above give you a quick route into those answers. Open a profile when you need the underlying details.

This directory covers the companions currently documented on this site. Its card count shows the available coverage; the Pokédex numbering system does not mean every Pokémon from 001 through 151 has a completed profile. Missing entries can be added as their information is prepared. A missing profile also says nothing about whether that companion is available in the game. Keep the distinction between the website's coverage and the game's roster in mind when planning a run.

Find a name, number, or type

If you know the name, enter it in the search field. A partial name can help when you remember only the beginning. You can also search by the displayed Pokédex number; leading zeros are optional. Searching for 004, for example, takes you toward the same documented starting form as searching for Charmander. Clear the field when you want to browse the full directory again.

The type menu narrows the cards to companions with the selected type. A companion with two types can appear under either of them. Combine a name or number search with a type filter when you want a smaller set of results. If the list becomes empty, reset the controls before assuming the profile is missing. Type is useful for organizing your search, but it does not describe every effect in a companion's kit. Read the actual moves and passive before drawing conclusions about a build.

Use base stats to ask better questions

The default order follows Pokédex number, making it easy to return to a familiar starting form. The sorting menu also lets you order the directory by HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, or Speed. Choose a stat, then select the direction you want. This changes the order of the available cards; it does not assign a competitive rank or calculate an overall power score.

A high value is a reason to investigate a profile. Ask which parts of the documented kit might benefit from that stat, what conditions those parts require, and what the companion gives up elsewhere. Avoid treating the largest number as a complete recommendation. Base stats and the values shown during a run can describe different contexts. Upgrades or other bonuses may affect an in-run panel, so compare values with the same labels and context. In particular, do not assume that a base Speed entry is a measured movement speed.

Read a kit as a set of connected effects

After opening a profile, begin with the passive and then read the move entries. Look for the action that activates an effect, the benefit it provides, and any limit or condition stated in the description. An effect tied to a particular situation may be valuable when you can create that situation consistently. A familiar ability name alone is not enough to establish how it behaves in this game.

Move names offer a starting point, while the recorded descriptions provide the details you need for a decision. Check the displayed damage labels, timing, and other documented properties where they are available. Then consider how those effects might work together. If a number or behavior has not been recorded, leave that question open instead of filling it with assumptions from another Pokémon game. You can use the profile as a checklist for what to observe in your next session.

Follow the complete growth route

Each directory entry represents a starting companion and its documented growth route. Open the profile to see the evolution stages that have been recorded. For example, Charmander is the directory entry for the route that includes Charmeleon and Charizard. The evolved forms do not need separate cards in this directory for you to follow that route. This keeps browsing compact and makes it easier to connect an early choice with its later stages.

Read any displayed evolution levels or conditions alongside the stage names. Where information is incomplete, an absent stage should not be treated as proof that no evolution exists. Check what the profile actually documents. When you test a route, note both the stage you reached and the point when your experience changed. That gives you more useful information than remembering only the final form. It also helps distinguish an early weakness from a later payoff.

Build a shortlist for your next run

Use the directory to choose a small set of companions worth exploring. Pick a goal first: learning a passive, understanding an evolution route, or checking how a particular move behaves. Open the relevant profiles and write down one question for each. A narrow goal makes a session easier to review because you know what you were trying to learn, even if the run ends before the build is complete.

For orientation, the Bulbasaur profile, Charmander profile, and Squirtle profile provide three different kits to read. Their presence here does not establish a universal winner. Compare the recorded information that matters to your goal, then test your interpretation in the game. When taking notes, separate what a description says from what you observed. That habit makes later corrections easier and keeps one unusual result from becoming a rule you apply to every run.

Connect facts with editorial recommendations

The directory and the Tier list answer related questions. Profiles organize the documented facts about a companion. The ranking page adds an editorial view of how a complete route performs, including tags for early-game accessibility, late-game strength, or dependence on a build. Use the profile to understand what is being evaluated, then use the ranking explanation to see how those observations support a recommendation.

The Strong button on a directory card records a player vote. You can select it again to remove your vote. These votes are separate from the editor's tiers: clicking the button does not move a companion into T0 or change the order of a tier. Treat the count as an expression of player preference, not a measured win rate. A less popular card can still be relevant to your goal, especially when you are trying to learn a specific mechanic.

Common questions while browsing

Why can a profile be available without a ranking?

Documenting a kit and evaluating its performance are separate tasks. A companion can have a useful profile before enough observations have been collected for an editorial tier. Browse it normally, and check the ranking page later for a rated entry. An unrated route should not be interpreted as the lowest tier.

What should I do when a detail differs from my game?

Record the version, the form you were using, and the exact wording or value you saw. If possible, keep a screenshot showing the surrounding context. Differences can be easier to resolve when the observation identifies a specific entry. Until the discrepancy is checked, use the current game display for the decision in front of you.

Can I learn a complete build from a directory card?

The card is a compact introduction. Open the profile for its documented kit, then look for a published run guide if one is available. A detailed example can show the choices and conditions behind a result. A card's short summary cannot explain every stage, item alternative, or situation you may encounter.

How can I keep track of what I have checked?

Use a short checklist: confirm the starting form, read the passive, review the move descriptions, and check the recorded evolution stages. Save the profile link with the question you still want to test. When you return to browsing, reset the controls so an earlier filter does not hide another option. This gives you a repeatable way to explore unfamiliar companions without trying to memorize every entry.