How to Play

Blaze runs two Pokémon adventures, Pixelmon and Cobblemon. Pick one below and install our free modpack. The server is already waiting in your list, so all that's left is to click Join.

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First-install rewards: play with our official modpack and you'll receive one-time modpack rewards the first time you join each server.

NeoForge

Pixelmon Plus+

Catch every generation, 1 through 9, with thousands of custom textured Pokémon in classic Pixelmon.

What is Pixelmon?

Pixelmon is a free, fan-made mod that brings Pokémon into Minecraft: Java Edition. Its Pokémon look close to the main-series games, and battles are classic and turn-based, with Mega Evolution. The mod has been in development for over a decade, and Blaze has run a Pixelmon server since 2018. The current season is Storm V.

Can't decide? Both are free and both are at play.mc-blaze.com. Each server keeps its own progress, but your Vote Points work on both. Compare them on our wiki

1

Get CurseForge

Our Pixelmon modpack runs through the free CurseForge app.
Download CurseForge
2

Install Pixelmon Plus+

Open the modpack page and hit Install. CurseForge sets everything up for you.
Install Pixelmon Plus+
3

Launch and join

Hit Play in CurseForge. Blaze is already in your server list, so just click it and Join.

Full guide with screenshots

Fabric

Cobblemon Plus+

The #1 Cobblemon experience, with legendaries and every Pokémon to find.

What is Cobblemon?

Cobblemon is a newer, open-source, fan-made mod. Its Pokémon have a blocky, animated style that looks like it belongs in Minecraft, and battles run on the Pokémon Showdown engine. Our Cobblemon server opened in December 2025, and the current season is Infinity I. It doesn't have Mega Evolution yet, and there's no breeding.

Can't decide? Both are free and both are at play.mc-blaze.com. Each server keeps its own progress, but your Vote Points work on both. Compare them on our wiki

1

Install the modpack

Use whichever launcher you prefer:

Modrinth · one click
Our Modrinth server installs the modpack and the server for you.

Play on Modrinth

CurseForge
Install Cobblemon Plus+ through the CurseForge app.

Install on CurseForge
2

Launch and join

Hit Play in your launcher. Blaze is already in your server list, so just click it and Join.

Full guide with screenshots

Joined? Your first hour

A short checklist for your first session, with commands you can copy.

Pixelmon checklist Cobblemon checklist

Bring a friend

Make a link for a friend. It shows them how to install the modpack and how to find you in-game.

Your Minecraft username

Your server Pixelmon Cobblemon

Your invite link

Your username goes in the link after the #. Browsers don't send that part to our servers, and we don't save it.

Need a hand?

Join — members online in our Discord for support, update notifications, server announcements and community events.

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How to Play

Pixelmon Plus+

Get CurseForge

Install Pixelmon Plus+

Launch and join