Pixelmon is a mod designed for Minecraft. This mod mimics the Pokémon game featured in Minecraft's signature graphics. You can choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Eevee as your starting Pokémon. Apart from that, you can also search for wild Pokémon, just like in the original Pokémon game. This wikiHow teaches you how to get and install the Pixelmon mod for Minecraft.
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Part 1 of 4: Downloading Required Files
Step 1. Download and install Java (if necessary)
You need Java in order to download and play Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft mods. If not, download and install the latest version of Java from
Step 2. Download and install Minecraft:
Java Edition. You need the original Minecraft: Java Edition to be able to install mods like Pixelmon. Mod is not supported by Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition or versions of Minecraft for game consoles and mobile devices. Follow these steps to download Minecraft: Java Edition:
- Visit https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/ via a web browser.
- Click " Download ”.
- Open the “MinecraftInstall” file in your browser or in the “Downloads” folder.
Step 3. Download Minecraft Forge version 1.12.2-14.23.5.2838
Minecraft Forge can be used to install Minecraft mods. You will need Forge version 1.12.2-14.23.5.2838 in order to install Pixelmon. If you are using a newer version of Forge, you do not need to uninstall it. However, you will need to install Forge version 1.12.2-14.23.5.2838 in addition to the existing Forge version.
- Visit
- Click the orange button labeled “ Show all version ”.
- Scroll to the "14.23.5.2838" section.
- Click " Installer-win ” for Windows, or “ Installer ” for Macs.
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Wait for six seconds and click the “' Skip. button ” in the upper right corner of the screen. Warning:
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- Click on the "installation file" forge-1.12.2-14.23.5.2838 ” via a web browser or “Downloads” folder. If you accidentally download files other than these files from the Adfoc.us website, don't open it. Immediately delete the wrong file.
Step 4. Download the Pixelmon mod from the mod maker's website
Follow these steps to download the Pixelmon mod:
- Visit https://www.9minecraft.net/pixelmon/ via a web browser.
- Scroll to the "For Minecraft 1.12.2" section.
Step 5. Click “Download from Server 1” next to “v7.1.1“
Try another link if it doesn't work.
Step 6. Locate the Pixelmon.jar file in the “Downloads” folder
Once you've downloaded the Pixelmon mod file, you can find it in your downloads folder. If the file is found, you can leave the “Downloads” window open or drag and drop the Pixelmon.jar file onto the desktop.
Again, don't open foreign files that you accidentally downloaded from Adfoc.us. Delete extraneous files if you find them
Part 2 of 4: Installing Pixelmon Mod Files
Step 1. Click the “Start” button
This button is indicated by the Windows icon. By default, it's in the lower-left corner of the Windows desktop.
Step 2. Type %APPDATA% into the search bar and press Enter key
The folder containing the Minecraft installation folder will be opened in Windows Explorer.
Step 3. Open the ".minecraft" folder
This folder is the Minecraft installation folder on a Windows computer.
To locate the Minecraft folder on a Mac, open Finder and click “ Go " Choose " Go to Folder " Type "~/Library/Application Support/minecraft" into the bar and click “ Go ”.
Step 4. Create a "mods" folder (if necessary)
If you've never installed a Minecraft mod, you'll need to create a special mod folder. To create one, click an empty space in the Minecraft folder and click “ New, then select " Folders " or " New Folder " Name the new folder as " mods " (in lower case). If you already have a mod folder, just click on the folder to open it.
Step 5. Drag and drop the Pixelmon.jar file to the "mods" folder
After creating or opening the mod folder, drag the Pixelmon.jar file from the desktop or the “Downloads” folder to the mod folder.
Part 3 of 4: Creating a New Pixelmon Install
Step 1. Open the Minecraft launcher
The program is marked by the icon of a patch of grass. Click the icon in the Windows “Start” menu or the “Applications” folder on a Mac to open Minecraft.
If you've never opened Minecraft before, click “ Play ” to run Minecraft and close the game once before making a new install of the launcher program or launcher.
Step 2. Click Installation
This second tab is at the top of the launcher window. All Minecraft installs you have will be shown.
Step 3. Click + New
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. After that, a new window will open and you can create a new Minecraft install in that window.
Step 4. Type Pixelmon under " Name"
It's an empty column at the top of the “New Installation” window. You can name it whatever you want, but it will be easier if you go with the name “Pixelmon”.
Step 5. Select "Release 1.12.2-forge1.12.2-14.23.5.2838" under "Version"
Use the drop-down menu under "Version to select "Release 1.12.2-forge1.12.2-14.23.5.2838". It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 6. Click More Options
This option is at the bottom of the “New Installation” window.
Step 7. Make sure the label shown is " -Xmx2G " (or a larger number) in " JVM Arguments"
The first argument in the " JVM Arguments " column indicates how much RAM the Minecraft installation is using. You need at least 2 GB of RAM. If the first part of the JVM argument displays the label " -Xmx1G " automatically, change the label to " -Xmx2G " (or a larger number).
Step 8. Click Create
A new install for Pixelmon will be created.
Part 4 of 4: Running Pixelmon
Step 1. Open the Minecraft launcher
The program is marked by the icon of a patch of grass. Click the icon in the Windows “Start” menu or the “Applications” folder on a Mac to open Minecraft.
Step 2. Select the Pixelmon installation
Use the drop-down menu to the right of the green “Play” button on the launcher window to select the Pixelmon installation.
Step 3. Click Play
Minecraft and all installed mods will run. It may take a few minutes for all mods to load. If installed successfully, Minecraft will tell you the number of mods installed and all mods will be activated in the lower right corner of the Pixelmon window.
