Pixelmon Mod (1.21.1, 1.16.5) – Enhance Your Minecraft Experience with Pixelmon Reforged

If you’ve ever dreamed of blending the world of Minecraft with the excitement of Pokémon, then look no further than the legendary Pixelmon Mod, also known as Pixelmon Reforged. Supporting versions 1.21.1 and 1.16.5, Pixelmon turns Minecraft into a fully immersive Pokémon game, featuring over 900 Pokémon, advanced battle mechanics, trainers, items, and an entirely new way to explore the blocky world.

Unlike most content mods that simply add mobs or decorative features, Pixelmon Mod delivers a complete gameplay overhaul – transforming Minecraft into a Pokémon-like RPG experience, complete with wild encounters, gyms, evolutions, and more. It’s not just a mod. It’s an entirely new game running inside Minecraft.

What Is Pixelmon Mod?

Pixelmon Mod is a fan-made modification for Minecraft Java Edition that introduces the full Pokémon experience into your Minecraft world. Originally created years ago and now developed under the Pixelmon Reforged project, this mod allows players to:

Catch Pokémon with Pokéballs
Battle wild Pokémon and trainers
Level up, evolve, and manage Pokémon stats
Explore a world filled with familiar Pokémon biomes and structures
Use items like Rare Candies, TMs, HMs, fossils, and evolution stones
Complete your Pokédex like a true Pokémon master

Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise or a newcomer to Pokémon, Pixelmon offers a fresh yet nostalgic way to experience Minecraft.

Key Features of Pixelmon Mod (1.21.1, 1.16.5)

🔹 905+ Pokémon from multiple generations, fully animated in 3D

🔹 Fully functional Pokédex, Pokéballs, healing stations, and Pokémon Centers

🔹 3D battle system with turn-based mechanics and visual effects

🔹 Wild Pokémon spawns based on biome, time of day, and rarity

🔹 Over 500 moves, including support for status effects, stat changes, and held items

🔹 Trainer battles, Gym Leaders, and NPC interactions

🔹 Fossil revival system with a working fossil machine

🔹 IVs, EVs, breeding system, and nature mechanics for hardcore players

🔹 Custom structures, including Pokémon Centers, Pokémarts, and Gyms

🔹 Multiplayer compatible – build servers and play with friends

🔹 No base file editing, making it highly compatible with other mods

🔹 Highly configurable – tweak spawn rates, evolution rules, battle styles, and more

Why Pixelmon Is More Than Just a Mod

Unlike texture packs or minor content add-ons, Pixelmon feels like a full game inside Minecraft. You don’t just find Pokémon in the wild—you build teams, challenge bosses, hatch eggs, and even ride on the back of your Charizard while flying through mountains.

Pixelmon’s immersive battle system uses accurate Pokémon stats, move sets, and types. There’s real strategy involved, from status effects to type advantages and weather-based interactions. It’s a true Pokémon experience rebuilt with Minecraft’s charm and freedom.

Multiplayer & Server Support

Pixelmon truly shines when played in multiplayer. Many servers host fully-fledged Pokémon worlds complete with:

Community gyms and Elite Four challenges
PvP tournaments and leaderboards
Player-run economies and trading systems
Claimable lands and base-building within Pokémon worlds

Whether you’re battling for badges or just hanging out catching shinies, Pixelmon in multiplayer is one of the most fun, competitive, and social modded Minecraft experiences available.

List of Pokémon in Pixelmon Mod:

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Screenshots:

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Crafting Recipes:

It is highly recommended to install Just Enough Items (JEI) if you’re using Forge, or Roughly Enough Items (REI) for Fabric, to easily view all crafting recipes included in this mod.

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