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How to play

One IP. One pack. Endless trainers.

MineBuddy runs on a curated modpack with Cobblemon and a handful of quality-of-life mods. Get the pack, paste the IP, you're in.

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STEP 01

Install the launcher

Grab Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App. Both are free, cross-platform, and handle mods automatically.

Download launcher

STEP 02

Install our modpack

One-click install from CurseForge or Modrinth. Includes Cobblemon plus every QoL mod we recommend.

Install modpack

STEP 03

Connect & catch

Boot the pack, hit Multiplayer, and add play.minebuddy.net. You'll spawn at the hub with a starter Pokéball waiting.

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Full walkthrough

Every step, in detail.

Never installed a Minecraft mod before? Follow these five steps and you'll be throwing Poké Balls in under ten minutes.

  1. Step01

    Install Modrinth App or Prism Launcher

    Both are free, cross-platform launchers that handle Minecraft mods automatically. Modrinth is friendlier for beginners; Prism gives more control. Either works.

  2. Step02

    Sign in with your Microsoft / Mojang account

    MineBuddy is a premium server — you'll need a paid Java Edition account. We do not allow cracked clients (sorry).

  3. Step03

    Search for the MineBuddy modpack

    Inside Modrinth (or CurseForge), search 'MineBuddy' or 'Cobblemon'. Pick our pinned modpack and click Install. The launcher pulls Cobblemon plus every QoL mod we recommend.

  4. Step04

    Launch the modpack and add the server

    Hit Play, wait for Minecraft to open, then go to Multiplayer → Add server. Set the address to play.minebuddy.net and save. Click Join.

  5. Step05

    Pick your starter and explore

    You'll spawn at the hub. Talk to Professor Birch to claim a starter Pokémon, then step through the warp to the open world.

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.

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