Why Cobblemon cannot run on Bedrock
Cobblemon is built on Fabric and NeoForge, which are Java Edition mod loaders. They do not exist for Bedrock. The mod ships its own models, animations, battle interface and sounds, and all of that has to be installed on your client, not just the server. A Bedrock client has no way to load any of it.
This is not a limitation a server can work around. Bridging software such as Geyser lets a Bedrock client connect to a Java server, but it can only translate vanilla Minecraft. A Pokemon rendered by a mod the client does not have simply is not there.
What "Bedrock supported" actually means on these servers
We pinged every address on this site on the Bedrock ports and 28 of them answered. That is measured rather than taken from anyone's marketing. What it proves is narrow but real: those networks run a Bedrock bridge and accept Bedrock connections. On nearly all of them that bridge serves the survival, minigame or skyblock side of the network, not the Cobblemon world.
So treat this list as "networks a Bedrock player can join at all", not "Cobblemon on Bedrock". If a server does claim playable Cobblemon over Bedrock, ask them directly what a Bedrock client actually sees before you invest time.
What to do if you are on Bedrock
- Java is required, and it is the only route. If you own Minecraft on PC after 2022 you likely own both editions already, since Java and Bedrock ship together in the Minecraft Launcher.
- Installing is easier than it sounds. Most servers publish a one-click Modrinth modpack that handles Java, the loader and the mod versions. Our install guide walks the whole thing.
- Pixelmon has the same limitation. It is also a Java mod, so switching games does not avoid this.
- Console cannot be made to work. Xbox, PlayStation and Switch run Bedrock with no mod support at all.
Once you are on Java, our ranked list is the place to start, and the Pokedex covers all 1,025 species with real spawn data.
Questions about cobblemon servers that accept bedrock
How do I join a Cobblemon server?
Install the Cobblemon mod or the server modpack on Minecraft Java Edition, launch the modded profile, then open Multiplayer, click Add Server and enter the server IP. For TalonMC the address is play.talonmc.net.
What is the IP for TalonMC Cobblemon?
The TalonMC server IP is play.talonmc.net. The same address works for the wider TalonMC network including Prison, Skyblock, SMP and Dungeons.
Do I need a modpack to play Cobblemon multiplayer?
You need the Cobblemon mod at minimum, and the server modpack is strongly recommended because it guarantees matching versions and includes custom content. Version mismatches are the number one cause of failed joins.
Is Cobblemon free to download?
Yes. Cobblemon is a free, open source mod. You need a paid copy of Minecraft Java Edition to play it, but the mod itself costs nothing.
Can I play Cobblemon on Bedrock Edition?
No. Cobblemon is a Java Edition mod, so Bedrock, console and mobile clients cannot join Cobblemon worlds. Some networks like TalonMC support Bedrock crossplay on their other gamemodes at the same address.
Can I play Cobblemon on a phone or console?
Not for the Cobblemon gamemode itself, because it requires a modded Java client on PC. Bedrock players on phones and consoles can join the non-Cobblemon gamemodes of crossplay networks.
What Minecraft version do Cobblemon servers run?
Most Cobblemon servers run Minecraft 1.21.1 on Cobblemon 1.7. Always match the version the server lists, because a mismatch will refuse the connection.
Do I need Fabric or NeoForge for Cobblemon?
Cobblemon supports both Fabric and NeoForge. Fabric is the more common choice on servers, and modpacks handle the loader for you automatically.
Why does my Cobblemon server connection fail?
The usual causes are a Cobblemon version that does not match the server, a missing Fabric API, or mixing Fabric and NeoForge files in one profile. Installing the server official modpack fresh resolves nearly all of these.
How much RAM does Cobblemon need?
Allocate at least 4GB to your client for a smooth experience, and 6GB or more if you run a large modpack or high render distance. Launchers like Modrinth and CurseForge let you set this per instance.
What is Cobblemon?
Cobblemon is a free, open source Pokemon mod for Minecraft Java Edition. It adds catching, battling, breeding, evolution and shiny hunting with hundreds of species, using a turn-based battle system built on the Pokemon Showdown engine.
How do you catch Pokemon in Cobblemon?
Throw a Poke Ball at a wild Pokemon, ideally after weakening it in battle or inflicting a status condition. Catch odds depend on the species catch rate, its remaining HP, any status effect, and which ball you use.
How do you make Poke Balls in Cobblemon?
Grow apricorns on apricorn trees, harvest them, then combine four apricorns of one color with a copper ingot at a crafting table. Different apricorn colors and metals produce the different ball types.
What is the best Poke Ball in Cobblemon?
The Master Ball catches anything with a guaranteed success rate but is extremely rare. Practically, the Quick Ball (5x on the first turn), Dusk Ball (3.5x in darkness) and Timer Ball (scales up to 4x over a long battle) are the strongest common options.
How do you evolve Pokemon in Cobblemon?
Most evolve by reaching a level threshold. Others need evolution stones you can mine as ore, friendship, a held item, a specific time of day, a Link Cable to simulate trading, or a particular move learned.
How do you get shiny Pokemon in Cobblemon?
Shinies spawn randomly at roughly 1 in 8,192 by default, though many servers adjust the rate or sell shiny boost items. There is no in-battle method to force a shiny, so shiny hunting is a matter of encounter volume.
How does breeding work in Cobblemon?
Place two compatible Pokemon in a pasture block to produce eggs. Destiny Knot passes down more IVs, an Everstone preserves the holder nature, and Ditto is compatible with almost every breedable species.
What are IVs and EVs in Cobblemon?
IVs are fixed per-Pokemon stat values from 0 to 31 that are set at spawn, and EVs are trainable stat points you gain by defeating specific Pokemon. Both work the same way as in the mainline Pokemon games.
How do you heal Pokemon in Cobblemon?
Craft and use a Healing Machine, which recharges over time, or use potions and medicine items. Many servers also place free healing machines at spawn and in hub areas.
Where do legendary Pokemon spawn in Cobblemon?
In base Cobblemon legendaries spawn very rarely in specific biomes and conditions. Servers usually override this: TalonMC for example runs Legendary Monuments where legendary encounters appear at contested world locations, plus legendary mission chains.
What are fossils in Cobblemon and how do you revive them?
Brush suspicious sand and gravel at fossil dig sites to collect fossil items, then place them in a Resurrection Machine built from a Fossil Analyzer and a Restoration Tank to revive ancient Pokemon like Aerodactyl and Kabuto.
How many Pokemon are in Cobblemon?
Cobblemon implements over 1,000 species covering the full national dex range, with new species and forms added in each major release. Individual servers may restrict or add to that list.
See all questions in the full Cobblemon FAQ