A Cobblemon server with room to grow. Catch, train, and battle 1,000+ Pokémon with friends.
play.minebuddy.netInstallation guide
Getting in is easy.
If you've ever joined a Minecraft server, you already know how. Here's the short version.
play.minebuddy.netSTEP 01
Install the launcher
Grab Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App. Both are free, cross-platform, and handle mods automatically.
Download launcherSTEP 02
Install our modpack
One-click install from CurseForge or Modrinth. Includes Cobblemon plus every QoL mod we recommend.
Install modpackSTEP 03
Connect & catch
Boot the pack, hit Multiplayer, and add play.minebuddy.net. You'll spawn at the hub with a starter Pokéball waiting.
Read the full guideWant the full walkthrough?
Every step spelled out with screenshots — from Modrinth install through to your first catch.
About the mod
What is Cobblemon?
Cobblemon is the definitive Pokémon mod for Minecraft — fan-made, free, and open source. Catch, train, and battle 1,000+ species using authentic Poké Balls. Evolutions, held items, gyms, shinies, natures, IVs, abilities — it's all there, reimagined for the voxel world you already love.
1,000+
Pokémon species
Fabric 1.21.1
Minecraft version
Free · Open source
GPL-3.0 licensed
Active modding
community & updates
Our network
One IP, more soon.
MineBuddy is built to be a network. Cobblemon is live today — Pixelmon and Survival are in the workshop.
Cobblemon
Catch, train, and battle 1,000+ Pokémon.
Player guides
New trainer? Start here.
Short primers on the mechanics that make Cobblemon tick. Skim one before you log in — or come back when something confuses you.
Catching 101
Poké Ball types, status ailments, catch rates, and when to throw vs. when to weaken.
Evolution mechanics
Stones, trade evolutions, friendship, time-of-day triggers — all the ways Pokémon change form.
Battle tactics
Type matchups, movesets, natures, IVs and EVs. How to build a party that actually wins.
Trading & economy
Auction house, player shops, credit sinks, and how to turn catches into cash.
Shiny hunting
Base rates, shiny charms, chaining methods, and the best biomes for living-dex completion.
Raid boss guide
Tier 1 through 5 — mechanics, recommended parties, rewards, and scheduled boss rotations.
FAQ
Common questions — answered.
What version do I need?
Fabric 1.21.1. The modpack handles the install — don't try to launch vanilla.
Is it free?
Yes. You need a Minecraft Java Edition account. Everything else is free. Ranks are optional cosmetic-only upgrades.
Cracked / non-premium?
No. We run online-mode for safety. Please support Mojang.
Can I play on Bedrock?
Not yet. Cobblemon is Java-only today. A GeyserMC bridge is on the roadmap.
How much RAM?
Allocate 4–6 GB to the launcher for a smooth experience.
What if I'm stuck?
Join the Discord — someone is almost always around to help in #new-trainers.
Still stuck?
Our Discord has a #new-trainers channel with pinned setup guides and friendly humans.