How to set up a Cobblemon server

Cobblemon is a popular Minecraft mod that adds Pokemon gameplay to your world. It runs on Fabric and requires Java 21. In this guide, we explain how to set up a Cobblemon server via the HostValues game panel.

Requirements

  • A Minecraft server with at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for more players)
  • Java 21 or newer
  • Fabric as server software

Step 1: Install Fabric

  1. Go to the Startup tab in your game panel.
  2. Select Fabric as the server software and choose the correct Minecraft version (1.20.1 or newer).
  3. Under Java Version, verify that Java 21 is selected. Also see our article on setting the Java version.
  4. Start the server once so the Fabric files are created.

Step 2: Download Fabric API and Cobblemon

  1. Download the Fabric API mod from Modrinth or CurseForge. Choose the version that matches your Minecraft version.
  2. Download the latest Cobblemon mod from modrinth.com/mod/cobblemon.
  3. Upload both .jar files to the mods folder on your server via the Files tab or via SFTP.

Step 3: Configure settings

Restart the server. Cobblemon automatically creates a configuration folder at config/cobblemon/. Here you can change settings such as:

  • Pokemon spawn rates and which Pokemon appear
  • Battle settings and difficulty
  • Trading and evolution options

Edit the files via the file manager in the panel and restart the server after each change.

Step 4: Optional mods

Cobblemon works well with additional mods such as:

  • Cobblemon Lure Module for extra spawn control
  • GTS (Global Trade Station) for trading Pokemon between players
  • Architectury API as a dependency for certain add-ons

Tips

  • Always make a backup before adding or updating mods.
  • Make sure all mods support the same Minecraft version.
  • If you experience performance issues, check the RAM usage in the panel and consider upgrading.

Tip: at HostValues you can rent a Minecraft server with enough RAM for Cobblemon.


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