Best Pixelmon Minecraft Servers
The original creature-collecting mod for Minecraft Java — host your own on Minehut.
Updated May 2026
Community Servers
Player-created worlds from across the network
What is Pixelmon?
Pixelmon is a long-running Minecraft Java mod that adds creature-catching, gyms, and turn-based battles inspired by classic monster-collecting games.
- Java + Forge only. Pixelmon ships as a Forge mod for Minecraft Java Edition. Install the matching Forge version and the Pixelmon JAR in your client before connecting.
- Catch, train, battle. Throw Poke Balls at wild spawns, level up your party through battles, take on gym leaders, and chase rare and legendary encounters.
- Bedrock not supported. Pixelmon is a Java-only mod — Bedrock clients connecting through Geyser won't see Pixelmon entities, items, or UI.
- Different from Cobblemon. Pixelmon is the older mod with deeper feature parity to the official games. Cobblemon is the newer, Fabric-friendly alternative built for modern Minecraft.
- Host your own on Minehut. Pixelmon servers on Minehut are user-created. Spin up a free Forge server in under a minute and load Pixelmon yourself — see /server-plans for paid tiers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a Pixelmon server on Minehut?
Pixelmon is a Java Edition Forge mod. Install the matching Forge version and the Pixelmon JAR in your Minecraft Java client, then connect to your server's address. There may not currently be a community Pixelmon server on the Minehut network — in that case, the fastest way to play is to create your own via mc.minehut.com and the Minehut dashboard.
What is Pixelmon in Minecraft?
Pixelmon is a Minecraft Java mod that recreates the creature-collecting gameplay loop inside Minecraft. You catch creatures with Poke Balls, build a party, battle wild spawns and gym leaders, and chase legendaries — all rendered with custom 3D models and Pixelmon's own UI.
Can I make my own Pixelmon server?
Yes — Minehut hosts community servers free of charge and supports Forge. Create a Forge server from your Minehut dashboard, upload the Pixelmon mod that matches your client version, start it up, and invite friends. See /server-plans for paid tiers.
Is Pixelmon on Bedrock Edition?
No. Pixelmon is a Java-only Forge mod, so it doesn't run on Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Bedrock clients connecting through Geyser won't see Pixelmon content. To play Pixelmon you need Minecraft Java Edition with Forge and the Pixelmon mod installed.