Frequently asked questions

What is ShinyDesk?

ShinyDesk is a desktop and Android app that plays the PokéBonk browser game for you and collects shiny Pokémon. It opens the official PokéBonk website inside its own window, plays full runs at normal speed and records every shiny that is confirmed when a run ends normally.

Is ShinyDesk an official PokéBonk tool?

No. ShinyDesk is unofficial and fan-made. It is not affiliated with the PokéBonk project, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company, and it does not use their logos or artwork.

Does PokéBonk allow automation tools? How risky is ShinyDesk?

PokéBonk’s legal page (section 6, updated 15 October 2026) prohibits automating matches. It says suspicious matches are removed from leaderboards and accounts can be suspended, and that suspensions can be appealed by contacting the project.

ShinyDesk is built for low risk: a default break schedule of about 12 hours on and 5 hours off with random variation, a concurrency limit on every activation code (2 accounts by default), normal game speed with only the actions a player can take, no edits to your save, no forged or altered server requests, and it stops and waits during maintenance. See how ShinyDesk keeps risk low.

No automation tool can promise zero risk, and a restricted game account is not grounds for a refund.

Does ShinyDesk change shiny odds or speed up the game?

No. Every run uses the game’s own rules and runs at normal speed. ShinyDesk simply keeps playing for hours, so it gets far more shiny rolls than a person can. It can bring items you already own from your bag, such as the Dawn Stone, which the game uses to guarantee a shiny in zone 1. See PokéBonk shiny odds explained.

How much does it cost?

$9.99 USD, paid once with PayPal or USDT (TRC20). There is no subscription. The license is lifetime and covers 1 Windows PC and 1 Android phone, with up to 2 game accounts running at the same time.

How many devices and accounts can I use?

One activation code works on 1 Windows PC and 1 Android phone. You can add more game accounts in the app. A default code lets 2 of them farm at the same time; the Android app can run up to 4 at once if your code’s concurrency limit allows that many.

Can I play in English?

Yes. Since ShinyDesk 0.8.15 the app and the PokéBonk game it opens both run in English. Use the language menu in the top bar (it follows your system language by default). Our button-by-button glossary still covers starting, pausing and changing modes.

Does it work on Android?

Yes, as a beta. It needs Android 9 or newer, installs from an APK file and keeps running with the screen off or in the background. It uses the same activation code as the PC version.

What do I need on Windows?

A 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 PC. Download the ZIP, unzip the whole folder and open ShinyDesk.exe. There’s a low-GPU option that drops the hidden game window to 2 frames per second while farming.

Do you see my PokéBonk password?

No. You sign in on the official PokéBonk website inside the ShinyDesk window, and the login stays on your device in that account’s own browser profile. It is never sent to us. See the privacy policy for what the license server does receive.

What happens when PokéBonk is down for maintenance?

ShinyDesk waits for the site to come back (for up to 3 hours) and then continues farming. If the connection drops or the game screen is lost, it reconnects automatically.

I lost my activation code. What now?

Your code was shown after payment and emailed to you (to your PayPal address, or to the email you entered for USDT payments). You can also look it up on the pricing page with your order number, PayPal transaction ID or USDT transaction hash and that email.

Can I get a refund?

No. ShinyDesk is a digital product and the activation code is delivered the moment you pay, so all sales are final. Please check the system requirements before buying. See the refund policy.

How do updates work?

ShinyDesk checks for a new version when it starts and every hour. Since version 0.8.0, updates only download the changed parts, usually under 1 MB. There is no subscription.