Cobblemon

Cobblemon is a free, open-source Pokémon mod for Minecraft Fabric and Forge, compatible with version 1.19.2. It allows players to capture and battle wild Pokémon, build their team, and explore a world filled with immersive features.

Build Your Team

Gather Pokémon to join you on your adventure. Your Pokémon will follow you outside of their Poké Ball, and you can even have small Pokémon ride on your shoulder! Keep track of your team's stats, movesets, and progress with sleek interfaces that provide valuable information.

Explore and Battle

Cobblemon Mod includes all of the original Generation 1 Pokémon and their evolutions, as well as some Pokémon from other generations. With competitive battle mechanics inspired by the Pokémon Showdown! engine and toggle-free movement during battles, you can engage in exciting Pokémon battles like never before. Harvest Apricorns from trees of different colors and use Bone Meal to aid in your journey.

Customization Options

This mod supports different biomes, such as Terralith and Oh The Biomes You'll Go, with evolution stones and healers available. There are various animation styles for each Pokémon, and the mod fully supports custom variations and fakemon using data packs and resource packs, allowing for extensive customization options.

Community Support

As Cobblemon for PC is developed by different independent developers, there may be some performance issues. However, players can communicate with the developers through available channels to report errors and seek fixes. It's important to note that Cobblemon is not officially licensed by Pokémon or Minecraft, so caution should be exercised during the installation process.

Enjoyable Experience

It offers an impressive Pokémon experience within the Minecraft world, with its range of features and customization options. While it may have some performance issues, players can seek support from the community for solutions. As with any mod, careful installation is advised.

Features

• Capture Pokémon to expand your team, battle wild Pokémon for experience, level up, and evolve your Pokémon.
• All Pokémon from Gen 1, including evolutions and pre-evolutions from later generations, with some Pokémon from other generations.
• Competitive battle mechanics using the Pokémon Showdown! engine.
• Legends Arceus-style mechanics, such as move relearning, running from battle, and choosing when to evolve.
• Toggle free-movement during battles for building, mining, and fighting mobs.
• Apricorn trees in 7 colors, harvest Apricorns, and use Bone Meal on them.
• Many animations for each Pokémon for a more immersive experience.
• Pokémon can spawn anywhere, supports major biome mods like Terralith and Oh The Biomes You'll Go.
• Evolution stones can be found underground in different biomes, more common near the surface.
• Healers that need time to charge and can be picked up and moved.
• Support for custom variations and fakemon using data packs and resource packs.
• Compatible with both Fabric and Forge, but Fabric is recommended for better performance.

Installation

Fabric

• Requires the recommended Fabric Loader version for 1.19.2.
• Requires Fabric API.
• Requires Architectury API for Fabric.
• Put Fabric API, Architectury API, and Cobblemon-Fabric in the mods folder.

Forge

• Requires the recommended Forge version for 1.19.2.
• Requires Kotlin for Forge.
• Requires Architectury API for Forge.
• Put Architectury API and Cobblemon-Forge in the mods folder.

Please note that this mod is currently in early development and is undergoing frequent updates. Some features may be work-in-progress or placeholders until more assets are created. Existing features may also receive further polish as development continues.

Additionally, there are many planned features in the pipeline, including NPCs, riding Pokémon, breeding, and structures, among others. We are actively working to improve and expand the mod, so stay tuned for exciting updates in the future!

Technical Details

• Compatibility with servers and clients: Both the modpack and server package of Cobblemon are designed to connect with vanilla servers and clients, ensuring seamless multiplayer gameplay.
• Recommended memory allocation: It is recommended to allocate a minimum of 2.5 GB of memory to run Cobblemon, while using 3 GB or more for optimal performance, ensuring smooth gameplay without performance issues.
• Fabric version recommended: Available in both Fabric and Forge versions, but it is recommended to play the Fabric version due to its additional features and better performance.
• Forge version available: For players who prefer to use Forge, a Forge version of the mod is also available, providing an alternative option for compatibility with Forge-based modpacks and setups. However, it may have limitations in terms of features and performance compared to the Fabric version.

PROS

• Immersive Pokémon experience
• Easy to install
• Extensive Pokémon roster
• Competitive battle mechanics
• Legends Arceus-style mechanics
• Customization options
• Support for popular mods

CONS

• Early development stage
• Limited models for some Pokémon
• Performance variations
• Limited animations
• Need for customization

Conclusion

All in all, Cobblemon is a thrilling and enjoyable Pokémon mod for Minecraft that brings the world of Pokémon into the block-building adventure. With its open-source code, extensive features such as team building, battling, and customization options, it offers a unique and immersive experience for players.

While there may be some performance issues, the community support and communication with developers provide opportunities for fixes. However, as with any mod, caution should be exercised during installation. If you're a Pokémon fan and a Minecraft player, Cobblemon is definitely worth checking out for a new twist on your gameplay experience.