How to install pixelmon to minecraft

Fancy installing the Minecraft Pixelmon mod? Minecraft mods (opens in new tab) have tackled everything from Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, but have modders ever tried to put Pokèmon in Minecraft? The answer is yes, and it was taken down by request of The Pokemon Company (opens in new tab) in 2017. But now there is Pixelmon Generations, and it's amazing.

Pixelmon Generations is a mod for Minecraft that features the critter-catching gameplay of Pokèmon into Mojang's blocky universe. You'll find Pokèmon wandering around Minecraft's biomes and you can battle, catch, and collect every one of them. There are also shops, gyms, and Pokèmon Centres, and every single critter from generations one through seven (and most from generation eight). By the time the modders finish the whole Pokèdex, they will have modded in around 900 of the cute little beasts.

So this Minecraft Pokèmon mod created by a dedicated team is certainly worth checking out. Below you'll find out how to get Pixelmon Generations with the Forge mod installer so you can catch 'em all on PC.

How to install the Minecraft Pixelmon mod

To download Pixelmon Generations, you'll first need to install Forge version 1.12.2. Forge is a piece of software that lets you install mods for Minecraft, and you'll need it for Pixelmon. If you already have Forge version 1.12.2 installed and are familiar with Minecraft mods, skip to the next bit. 

If not, check out our Minecraft Forge guide (opens in new tab), so you can get the mods you need, and manage them nice and easily. 

With Forge all set up, it's time to download Pixelmon Generations. Here's how to do it, step-by-step:

• Go to Pixelmon Generations' official website. 
• Navigate to the downloads page and begin to download the latest version of the mod. Take note of the version of Forge you're downloading. 
• After Pixelmon has finished downloading, it should be in your downloads folder on your PC. 
• Move the download to your mods folder inside your Minecraft game directory (Users > Username > AppData > Roaming > .minecraft.>mods). 
• If you don't have a mods folder, simply make one called 'mods' and pop the mod in there.  
• Boot up the Minecraft launcher and select 'Forge 1.12.2' next to the play button. 

Pixelmon has become one of the most adored open-world mods for Minecraft. Fans of both Pokemon and Minecraft can enjoy this mod for free through a simple download.

"Pixelmon," is a mod based off of the popular Pokemon franchise. The Pixelmon mod began development in 2013. Since then, the mod has received several updates over the years to its sprite models, features, multiplayer compatibility, and more.

However, the mod is exclusive to Minecraft 1.12.2. This halt in version development is most likely due to copyright issues the mod faced. It's unknown if the mod will ever be playable on the newest version of Minecraft.

Finding and downloading mods that feel 100% safe for your device can be tricky, this article will walk readers through each step that comes with downloading the latest version of the Pixelmon mod.

Step 1: Install Java

In order to run the Minecraft Forge installer, which is a .jar file, players need to install the latest version of Java.

Once on the download page, players should click the red button that says, "Agree and Start Free Download." Follow the instructions given once the installation has begun, and if prompted, allow the program access to your computer files.

The latest version of Java can be downloaded from here.

Optional Step: Download Jarfix

Sometimes the file association that opens and runs .jar files is set incorrectly. There is a tool called "Jarfix" that can automatically resolve this issue.

If attempting to download mods on Windows 10, it's likely players will face this file association issue. Fortunately, Jarfix is completely free, safe, and easy to download.

In the first few paragraphs on the website, there should be a link to the jarfix.exe program, click on the link that says; "jarfix.exe" and install the program.

Alternatively, Jarfix can be downloaded from here.

As stated, the Pixelmon mod only runs on Minecraft 1.12.2. Due of this, players need to download Minecraft Forge 1.12.2 instead of the most recent version of Minecraft Forge.

Players should visit the official Minecraft Forge website, and look at the drop-down menu on the left. There will be listed all the versions of Minecraft that Forge supports. Click on the one that says; "1.12."

Clicking on that will drop down a menu consisting of three versions. Click on, "1.12.2" as that's the version Pixelmon is compatible with.

Click on the "installer" button, this will redirect the player to an advertisement page. Wait five seconds for a red "skip" button to appear in the top right corner of the page.

Once the Minecraft Forge 1.12.2 file is finished downloading, the player may see a warning prompting them to discard the file because it might harm their computer. You'll need to disregard this warning, and press "keep." Minecraft Forge is a tool millions of users have utilized to download mods, it's perfectly safe and won't harm your computer.

Installing this could take anywhere from a few seconds to a couple minutes.

Players can install Minecraft Forge 1.12.2 from here.

Step 3: Create Mod Folder

After Minecraft Forge 1.12.2 has finished being installed, players should locate the search menu in the bottom left corner of the taskbar. Players should input "%appdata%" in the search menu and press enter. This will redirect players to their files.

Click on the one that says, ".minecraft," and right click the row of folders. Create a new folder that's titled, "mods," in all lowercase, this is where the player will put the mod for Pixelmon.

It's finally time to download Pixelmon! Go to the official website for the mod for Pixelmon, and click on the black "downloads" tab on the top of the website.

Players should see a box labeled, "Pixelmon Core Downloads". Click the, "download" button to the far right of where it says; "Pixelmon Mod". Players will want to install the mod, not the soundtrack that's below it.

It will redirect the player to another page, this time click the green, "download" button right above the words, "Version 1.12.2-8.2.0 Forge 2854."

Players will be redirected to a page that says, "Pixelmon Reforged," in top left corner. Repeat the same process of waiting five seconds for the red, "skip" button to appear in the top right corner, and proceed to download the mod.

Make sure to relocate the mod to the newly made, "mods" folder after it's downloaded.

Players can download the Pixelmon Mod here.

Step 5: Open Minecraft Launcher, and Enjoy!

Open the Minecraft Launcher, and look to the left of the green, "play" button. There should be a drop down menu that lists the current version of Minecraft that the player is using. If it's listed as, "1.12.2-forge-14.23.5.2855" it's ready to use.

If not players should go to the menu on the top of the launcher screen, and click on, "installations". If Minecraft Forge 1.12.2 isn't already a selectable option from there, click, "new installation".

From there, click on the drop down menu under where it says, "version."

Select, "release 1.12.2-forge-14.23.5.2855."

Alternatively, players can name the installation something like, "Pixelmon."

Click the green, "create" button, and Minecraft Forge 1.12.2 should appear on the installations list now.

Click the green, "play" button that appears on the far right. It might warn the player that the mod isn't up to date with the latest player safety features, players can disregard this.

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This is a guide for installing the Pixelmon mod through one of the many supported launchers. This guide and its sub-pages will cover installing Pixelmon to a client, for use in single player or for playing on servers. If you want to create a server, please see our server installation guide instead.

Requirements

• A paid copy of the Java edition of Minecraft, as purchased from this link or through your Mojang account.
  • Only the Java edition can run Forge mods such as Pixelmon. Other editions (Pocket, Windows 10, console releases) cannot run Forge!
  • Cracked launchers may not save your Pokémon when you quit Minecraft, or may cause other issues. This will not be fixed.
• A 64-bit build of Java 8, or a launcher that has a copy of Java bundled in. Newer Java versions will not work with Minecraft 1.12.2. If using Minecraft 1.16.5, up to java 11 may be used.
• At least 2 GB of available and assignable RAM.

Notes

• If Minecraft is currently running, quit out of it before installing anything. Close any open launchers as well.
• If you are installing other mods alongside Pixelmon, check the incompatibilities list first to avoid issues.

Launchers

Minecraft, by default, comes with a launcher program that will allow you to log into your account and manage your different installations. While this works well for the base game, installing Forge and its mods can be a difficult process. As such, you can find pre-built Pixelmon packs on several custom launchers that will automatically install everything you need to get playing.

The table below covers the most common launchers. Click one of the launcher links to see how to install Pixelmon to it.

Please note: You may also need to allocate more memory to make Pixelmon and other mods run correctly, as covered in our allocation guide.

Versions

Pixelmon is compatible with several versions of Minecraft, shown in the table below. Minecraft versions older than 1.12.2 are considered legacy, and are no longer receiving updates, bug fixes or support.

Troubleshooting

• If Minecraft crashes after installing Pixelmon, start by examining the crash report using this crash reading guide.
• If Minecraft never finishes loading or runs poorly, you may need to give it more memory. See this guide for instructions on resolving the issue.
• If you require further help, drop by the Pixelmon Discord (recommended) or post a ticket explaining the problem to our support tracker.

macOS Apple Silicon (M1/M2) and Pixelmon 9.0+

Pixelmon 9.0+ is based on Minecraft 1.16.5 which poses a problem for Apple Silicon Macs. The problem arises due to a problem in one of Minecraft's core libraries known as LWJGL. The version that ships with Minecraft 1.16.5 is not compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. Here is a solution:

• First we are going to download PolyMC as the launcher. This is a fork of MultiMC which allows for changing libraries and Java versions.
• Next, we need to download an older version of Java 8. Why? Later Java 8 versions broke some stuff with Forge so we need Java 8u311.
• Open PolyMC and during the setup it will auto-detect Java installations. Make sure the Java 8u311 (will appear as 1.8.0_311) and there may be 2 listed. Either one should be fine!
• Once that is all done, go ahead and download the Pixelmon Reforged Modpack by clicking "Add Instance" and then clicking CurseForge or ATLauncher and searching Pixelmon Reforged. You can also create a regular vanilla instance and do the installation manually.
• Right click your new instance and select Edit Instance and once that opens select LWJGL and click Change Version on the right side. Select version 3.3.1.
• At this point, if everything is correct it should load up no problem!

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