Minecraft Cobblemon Servers: How to Join and Choose
What a Cobblemon server is, what you need to install to join, how Cobblemon differs from Pixelmon, and how to read a listing before downloading.
A Cobblemon server is a Minecraft server that runs the Cobblemon mod, which adds Pokémon-style catching, training and battling to the game. To play on one you install Cobblemon (or the server's own modpack) on your Java Edition client, match the Minecraft version the server lists, and then join with the normal server address. Browse current listings on the MCVoting Cobblemon server list.
This guide explains what Cobblemon is, what you need to join, how it differs from Pixelmon, and how to read a listing before you download anything. Facts about the mod come from its Modrinth page; facts about servers come from MCVoting listings read on 29 October 2026 and can change.
What Is a Cobblemon Server?
Cobblemon is an open-source Pokémon mod for Minecraft. Its Modrinth page lists catching and battling Pokémon (over 800), battles powered by Pokémon Showdown, a Pokédex, riding Pokémon, pastures, berries, fossils and structures, and says the mod is still in development. A Cobblemon server runs that mod on the server side so every player shares the same world, wild Pokémon and battles.
The same page states that Cobblemon does not have an official server. Public servers are run by independent communities, which is why they differ so much: some are close to the base mod, others add gyms, raids, economies or custom dimensions on top.
What You Need to Join
1. Java Edition and a Mod Loader
Modrinth lists Cobblemon for the Fabric and NeoForge loaders, which are Java Edition mod loaders. Its installation steps say Fabric needs the Fabric Loader plus Fabric API, and NeoForge needs Kotlin for Forge. The Cobblemon listings on MCVoting that we read describe Java; for example, Poke Legends states that Bedrock clients cannot join.
2. The Right Minecraft Version
The mod and the server must agree on the Minecraft version. Modrinth lists Cobblemon for 1.21.1, 1.20.1 and 1.19.2 on the day we read it, and the Cobblemon listings we opened mostly show 1.21 or 1.21.1. Check the version on the listing, then install the matching build.
3. The Mod or the Server's Modpack
Some servers want plain Cobblemon, others a modpack. Poke Legends says both of its worlds need a modpack rather than a plain client, and that the two packs are different. Other listings do not spell out the client setup, so check the server's website or Discord before you download.
4. Join With the Normal Address
Once the client is ready you add the address from the listing in Multiplayer, the same as for any server. Our guide to joining a Minecraft server covers the steps.
Cobblemon vs Pixelmon Servers
Both are Pokémon-style mods, and MCVoting has a separate Pixelmon server list. The mods are different projects with different client installs, so a Cobblemon setup generally will not work on a Pixelmon server or the reverse. Poke Legends is a rare case that runs both side by side and asks you to pick a world before you download.
| Question | Cobblemon | Pixelmon |
|---|---|---|
| MCVoting hub | Cobblemon servers | Pixelmon servers |
| Project type | Open-source mod, listed on Modrinth for Fabric and NeoForge | A separate mod, with its own client install |
Example Cobblemon Servers on MCVoting
| Server | Editions | Version | What the listing says | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestramon | Java only | 1.21.1 | Fabric server with a co-op focus, PvP disabled, gyms, raid bosses, land claims and an auction house | Kestramon on MCVoting |
| Cobblemon Delta | Java only | 1.21 | Adds Mega Evolution, raids, dungeons, a Safari Zone and custom dimensions; suits players who already know base Cobblemon | Cobblemon Delta on MCVoting |
| Poke Legends | Java only | 1.21 | Runs Cobblemon and Pixelmon side by side; each world needs its own modpack | Poke Legends on MCVoting |
| LemonCloud | Java + Bedrock | 1.21 | Multi-mode network with Cobblemon alongside prison, factions, skyblock and survival; check its listing or Discord to see whether a mod is needed | LemonCloud on MCVoting |
These are examples, not a ranking, and the hub currently lists ten servers in total. Online status, versions and voting availability change, so confirm them on each listing. If a listing does not say whether you need a mod, ask the server's staff rather than guessing.
How to Choose a Cobblemon Server
Decide How Close to the Base Mod You Want
Some servers stay near plain Cobblemon with a co-op survival feel. Others, like Cobblemon Delta, add custom systems and point you to a wiki. If you are new to the mod, start with a listing that describes a simple setup.
Check PvP and Progression Style
Read the description for gyms, raids, economy and PvP rules. Kestramon, for example, says player-versus-player combat is disabled, while network-style listings may focus on fast progression and resets.
Match Version and Edition First
A server that looks perfect is no use if your client version or edition does not match. This takes thirty seconds on the listing and saves a failed download.