How to Play Pokémon in Minecraft with Pixelmon

Complete guide to Pixelmon, the Minecraft mod that adds Pokémon. Learn how to install Pixelmon, catch Pokémon, battle, and build the ultimate team in Minecraft.

Pixelmon is a popular Minecraft mod that brings the world of Pokémon into the blocky universe of Minecraft. It combines the exploration and building of Minecraft with the catching, battling, and trading of Pokémon. This guide covers everything from installation to advanced strategies.

How to Install Pixelmon

Installing Pixelmon requires a few steps. First, you need Minecraft Java Edition. Then, you need to install the Pixelmon mod using a mod loader like Forge or Fabric. The mod is available for free from the official Pixelmon website or various mod repositories.

Once installed, launch Minecraft with the Pixelmon mod enabled. You will see a new world with Pokémon roaming around, Poké Centers, and Poké Marts. The mod also adds new items like Poké Balls, Potions, and evolution stones.

Getting Started

When you first spawn in a Pixelmon world, you will receive a starter Pokémon. You can choose from the classic starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) or from starters of other generations. Your starter will be your first companion and will help you catch more Pokémon.

After choosing your starter, explore the world to find wild Pokémon. You will also find Poké Centers where you can heal your Pokémon, and Poké Marts where you can buy items. Some servers also have player-run Gyms where you can challenge other players for badges.

Catching Pokémon

Catching Pokémon in Pixelmon is similar to the mainline games. You need to weaken the wild Pokémon by battling it, then throw a Poké Ball to catch it. The catch rate depends on the Pokémon's HP, status condition, and the type of Poké Ball used.

Different Pokémon spawn in different biomes. For example, Water-type Pokémon spawn near oceans and rivers, while Fire-type Pokémon spawn in deserts and volcanic areas. Some rare Pokémon only spawn at night or during specific weather conditions.

Battling and Gyms

Battling in Pixelmon works like the mainline games. You can battle wild Pokémon, trainer NPCs, and other players. Battles are turn-based, with each Pokémon using moves to deal damage or inflict status conditions.

Many Pixelmon servers feature player-run Gyms. These Gyms are managed by players who act as Gym Leaders, and they typically specialize in a specific type. Defeating a Gym Leader earns you a badge, and collecting all badges may grant special rewards or access to exclusive areas.

Advanced Tips

• Breed for IVs: Breeding Pokémon can produce offspring with better Individual Values.
• Use EV-training: Defeating specific Pokémon increases Effort Values in specific stats.
• Build a Poké Ball factory: Crafting Poké Balls requires specific materials that can be automated.
• Join a server: Multiplayer servers offer trading, battling, and community events.
• Explore structures: Pixelmon adds structures like Poké Centers, Gyms, and temples that contain rare items.

Use our random Pokémon generator to find Pokémon to catch in Pixelmon, and check our type chart to understand type matchups. Visit our blog for more Pokémon guides!