Pokémon and Minecraft has to be one of the craziest crossovers you could have dreamed up! But here we are! There is now a fancy new mod tool that brings Pokémon to the Minecraft universe. While this isn't an officially supported crossover, it's brilliant and works pretty well so far, and in this guide will walk you through Cobbleverse, how to install it, and everything you need to know to start your own Minecraft Pokémon adventure.

Takeaways:

  1. What's the best Pokémon Minecraft mod?
  2. Can you get Pokémon in Minecraft?
  3. How to install Cobbleverse to get Pokémon in Minecraft.

What is Cobbleverse?

Before jumping into the installation component of this guide, it’s important to understand what makes Cobbleverse special. Cobbleverse builds on the Cobblemon mod to add over 970 Pokémon, dozens of quality-of-life improvements, gyms, trainers, music, structures, and a rich single and multiplayer experience. It goes far beyond just adding Pokémon, it enhances Minecraft with RPG-style gameplay while maintaining classic elements like exploration, crafting, and building.

You can find a ton more information using the links below.

How to Add Pokémon to Minecraft

How to Add Pokémon to Minecraft

This section covers how to download and launch the Cobbleverse mod pack using your preferred Minecraft launcher.

Installation Options:
You can find Cobbleverse on both Modrinth and CurseForge. It can be installed through:

  • CurseForge Launcher

  • Modrinth Launcher

  • Third-party launchers like Prism Launcher or MultiMC

Steps to Install (Example: Prism Launcher):

  • Open Prism Launcher and select Add Instance

  • Choose Modrinth as your mod source

  • Search for Cobbleverse

  • Select the mod pack and click OK

  • Once downloaded, double-click to launch

Optional: If you want to increase world render distance for better visuals, you can also install Distant Horizons by editing the instance and downloading it from the mods tab.

Getting Started in the Game

When you first load into the game, you’ll start your Pokémon journey right away. This section explains how to pick your starter, use your inventory, and begin exploring.

Starter Pokémon:

  • Press C to open the starter selection screen

  • Choose a region and then select a starter Pokémon (e.g., Pikachu from Pallet)

Starting Items:
You will begin with several key items:

  • 10 Pokéballs for capturing Pokémon

  • Oran Berries for healing

  • A Cobble Guide Book with tips and settings

  • A map pointing to your first gym

  • A Pokédex to track your Pokémon

  • A Trainer Card to record your battles and achievements

How to Catch More Pokémon

This section teaches you how to expand your collection using Pokéballs, crafting recipes, and wild encounters.

Collecting Apricorns:

  • Find special apricorn trees around the world

  • Harvest apricorns and use them with copper or iron to craft Pokéballs

There are over 30 types of Pokéballs you can craft, each with unique properties.

Exploring, Battling, and Levelling Up

Cobbleverse isn’t just about catching Pokémon. This section shows how to train, fight, and evolve your team through random encounters, gyms, and trainer battles.

Fighting Trainers:

  • Engage with trainers in the world to start battles

  • Use the R key to throw out or recall Pokémon

  • Hover over attacks in battle to see descriptions

COBBLEVERSE Pokemon Adventure [Cobblemon]

Levelling and Evolution:

  • Gain experience through battles or candies

  • Open the Pokémon menu (C) to evolve or swap abilities

  • Pokémon can evolve automatically or be manually evolved from the menu

Managing Your Team and Items

Keeping your team organised is crucial. This part covers how to manage Pokémon in your party and store them, as well as healing options and crafting useful devices.

Useful Tools:

  • PC: Store and retrieve Pokémon (can access anywhere by pressing P)

  • Healing Machine: Heals Pokémon after battles or time

  • Held Items and Evolution Stones: Boost stats or trigger evolutions (info available on the Cobblemon wiki)

How to Add Pokémon to Minecraft cobbleverse

Economy and In-Game Currency

This section introduces the in-game currency system and how to use it to buy items and Pokéballs.

Earning Money:

  • Win fights to earn Pokédollars

  • Collect Relic Coins from Gimigul towers

Spending Money:

  • Visit towns to use merchants for healing items, Pokéballs, and XP boosters

Advanced Features and Helpful Tools

Cobbleverse includes unique tools to help you locate and track Pokémon more efficiently.

PokéNav:

  • Crafted using copper, iron, diamond, and other materials

  • Shows the spawn rates of nearby Pokémon in your environment

PokéFinder:

  • Acts like a radar for Pokémon

  • Let's you search for specific types or species near your location

Creative Commands and Shortcuts

If you're playing in creative mode or just want to experiment, Cobbleverse provides commands for fast access to Pokémon.

Useful Commands:

/give pokemon [name] [level] – Spawns a specific Pokémon in your inventory

/spawn pokemon [name] – Spawns a wild Pokémon nearby

/give all pokemon – Adds all Pokémon to your PC

/spawn all pokemon – Spawns every Pokémon at once (use with caution)

Shoulder Riding and Mounting Pokémon

Some Pokémon can be interacted with for special effects. This section explains how to use them for travel and bonuses.

Shoulder Pokémon:

  • Shift + right-click to place small Pokémon on your shoulder

  • Each gives unique effects (e.g., Pikachu boosts speed, Joltik grants haste)

Riding Pokémon:

  • Right-click large Pokémon to ride them on land or in the air

Where to Learn More

For deeper information, crafting guides, and gameplay mechanics, visit the following resources:

These include details on items, evolutions, spawn rates, structures, and more.