Bubble

A move offered on the first level-up during a Survival playtest with Squirtle. Choosing this move adds it directly to your character's move bar.

Evidence: 1 community-reported · Last verified: 2026-11-10 · Sources: 1

Bubble is a move offered on the first level-up during a Survival playtest with Squirtle [src-1804cabcc4]. Choosing this move adds it directly to your character's active move bar [src-1804cabcc4]. This guide outlines the prerequisites and steps needed to acquire and manage the ability during a run.

How to Complete

To secure Bubble for your build, you must configure your run using the specific game mode and starter character documented during playtests [src-1804cabcc4]. Because upgrade card offerings can vary between individual sessions, following the correct early-game progression ensures you reach the necessary level milestone to trigger the ability choice [src-1804cabcc4, src-17580a6a02].

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Launch a Survival Run: Open the game and select Squirtle as your starter character [src-1804cabcc4].
2. Select the Survival Mode: Choose Survival mode from the preparation screen before entering the map [src-1804cabcc4]. This mode features endless hordes and milestone tracking, providing a reliable environment for observing early level-up events [src-1804cabcc4].
3. Gain Experience and Reach Level 2: Battle incoming enemies using your automatic starting attacks to accumulate EXP until your character reaches level 2 [src-1804cabcc4].
4. Inspect the Upgrade Cards: When the level-up interface opens, three upgrade cards will appear [src-1804cabcc4]. Playtests show that the first level-up can present Bubble as a new move alongside options like an X Defense vitamin or a Water Gun improvement [src-1804cabcc4, src-17580a6a02].
5. Select Bubble: Choose the Bubble card to add it directly beside your other attacks in the move bar [src-1804cabcc4].

Tips

• Inspect Every Card: Upgrade cards are examples from specific level-up screens rather than a fixed guarantee for every run; always read the specific choices presented on your screen before confirming [src-17580a6a02].
• Review Your Loadout: Use the pause panel at any time during your session to review your active moves, items, vitamins, and current stats [src-17580a6a02].
• Co-op Considerations: If you are playing in a multiplayer session, client updates ensure that protective co-op bubbles no longer get stuck during an Ultimate or level-up sequence, allowing attacks and choices to proceed without interruption [src-aedbb34e64].

Rewards

Successfully selecting Bubble expands your active arsenal by adding a brand-new move directly to your move bar, complementing your starting setup and subsequent upgrades [src-1804cabcc4].

Community-Reported Details

These facts come from community guides, videos or wikis. They are not official statements; verify in-game before relying on them.

character

Squirtle

Sources

• PokeBonk Items & Vitamins — Effects, Limits & Build Basics
• PokeBonk Guide — How to Play, Starters & Beginner Tips
• PokeBonk Updates — Season 3 & v0.9.20 Patch Notes