Cobblemon is a Pokémon mod for Minecraft Java that adds vanilla-style monsters, capture, breeding, and turn-based battles to the survival world. It runs on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1, with required client and server installs for multiplayer. The current 1.7 release focuses on flying and riding, expanded apricorns, berry mechanics, and a deeper battle system.
What Cobblemon adds to Minecraft
The mod replaces vanilla mob progression with a Pokémon loop. Apricorns and Poké Ball crafting let players assemble their own catching gear, and a Pokédex tracks captured species. Combat happens through turn-based menus rather than melee swings, with move effects, status conditions, and triple battles. Worldgen additions include apricorn trees, berries, medicinal plants, themed towers, shipwreck coves, and Cobbled Farms biomes.
- Turn-based battles with status effects and triple battle support.
- Capture system using crafted Poké Balls and apricorns.
- Breeding mechanics, Pokédex tracking, and ridable Pokémon.
- Custom worldgen: apricorn trees, berries, towers, shipwreck coves.
How to install Cobblemon on Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge
- 1.Install the matching loader for Minecraft 1.21.1 (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge).
- 2.Open the Modrinth project page and download the Cobblemon build that matches your loader.
- 3.Drop the Cobblemon JAR into your profile's mods folder.
- 4.Launch Minecraft 1.21.1 with that profile and confirm Cobblemon loads in the in-game mods menu.
- 5.For multiplayer, install the same Cobblemon build on the server's mods folder before joining.
Compatibility and side requirements
Cobblemon's published metadata lists client and server side as required, so both ends of a multiplayer setup need the same build. The 1.7.3 release targets Minecraft 1.21.1 on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge. Mixing loaders or older Minecraft versions is not supported by the current build.
- Loaders supported by 1.7.3: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge.
- Minecraft version: 1.21.1.
- Side requirement: client and server, both required for multiplayer.
- License: Mozilla Public License 2.0, project source hosted on GitLab.
Known caveats
The mod ships large model and animation assets, so the JAR is heavier than typical content mods at around 129.5 MB. Performance scales with how many Pokémon are loaded into a chunk; players running busy farms or large competitive servers should monitor entity counts and tick times.
Questions about this entry.
How do I install Cobblemon?
Install Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1, then download the matching Cobblemon JAR from the Modrinth project page and place it in your profile's mods folder. Launch Minecraft with that profile and confirm Cobblemon shows up in the in-game mods list. For multiplayer, install the same Cobblemon JAR on the server side before connecting.
Does Cobblemon work on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge?
Yes. The 1.7.3 release publishes separate builds for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge against Minecraft 1.21.1. Pick the build that matches the loader you already use; do not mix loaders inside the same profile. Older Minecraft versions are not covered by the current release, so check the Modrinth project page if you need a different version.
Which Minecraft version does Cobblemon support?
The current 1.7.3 release targets Minecraft 1.21.1 on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge. Earlier Cobblemon versions covered older 1.20 and 1.19 builds, and those files remain on the Modrinth project page if you are pinned to a previous version. Match your Minecraft profile and loader to the Cobblemon build you download.
Can I play Cobblemon on a multiplayer server?
Yes. Both the client and the server need to run the same Cobblemon build for the same Minecraft and loader version. Install Cobblemon on the server's mods folder, then have each player install the matching JAR before connecting. Server admins should expect higher memory and disk use because of the model assets and saved Pokémon data.
Is Cobblemon free to download?
Yes. Cobblemon is distributed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and the project source is hosted on GitLab, so the JAR is free to download from the Modrinth project page. Donations and paid extras live on community channels but are never required to play the mod itself.
