Cobblemon is an open-source Pokémon mod available through Fabric and NeoForge for Minecraft version 1.21.1. 4 It lets you capture Pokémon, battle wild ones to gain experience, and level up to unlock new moves! With over **27.9 million downloads**, it’s one of Minecraft’s most beloved mods. Learn more about Minecraft’s iconic modding history on the [Minecraft Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft).
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What’s New in Minecraft Cobblemon 1.8? — “Make Your Move” Update
Cobblemon 1.8 is shaping up to be one of the mod’s biggest feature updates yet, introducing new ways to explore, battle, discover moves, craft TMs, and interact with the world.
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Alpha Pokémon | Larger, stronger wild encounters with glowing red eyes |
| TM System | Craft & teach Technical Machines to your Pokémon |
| Move Dex | Track every move your Pokémon has ever learned |
| 49 New Habitats | Brand-new world structures to explore |
| 30+ New Pokémon | New species, regional forms & fan-favourites |
| Growth Sizes | Pokémon now vary visually by size |
| Type Gems | Essential new crafting resources for TMs |
Alpha Pokémon — The Headline Feature
7 Alpha Pokémon are supercharged wild encounters that hit noticeably harder than their normal counterparts — and they are brand new to the mod, not a change to an existing mechanic. 8 These giants feature glowing red eyes and are guaranteed to know two special TM moves. Unlike standard Pokémon that flee when hit, an Alpha will turn and attack the player, making them a legitimate threat in survival mode.
⚠️ Warning: 7Alphas are visibly larger than a normal Pokémon of the same species, with stat boosts that scale based on their level.
TM System — Craft Your Way to Victory
8 Cobblemon 1.8 introduces a unique take on TMs — while they are single-use by default, learning a move via TM makes it a permanent part of that Pokémon’s move pool, allowing you to swap back to it later without needing another item. 8 For those who prefer modern games, a config setting allows you to toggle TMs to be infinite-use.
New Pokémon Added in 1.8
8 Highlights include the full Applin line (featuring Hydrapple and Dipplin), the Pawniard line (introducing the massive Kingambit), and fan favourites like Snom and Frosmoth. Other additions include Rockruff, Pancham, Seviper, Zangoose, and Alolan versions of Sandshrew and Sandslash.
49 New Habitat Structures
6 Cobblemon 1.8 adds 49 new habitat structures — one of the update’s most important world-generation additions — giving players more reasons to explore outside of normal catching and battling. 3 All ruin structure gilded chest loot tables have been updated to include a guaranteed TM not learned naturally by any Pokémon through their level-up moveset, so you can now go hunting ruins to complete your move dex!
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FAQs
Q: What is the biggest new feature in Cobblemon 1.8?
A: Alpha Pokémon steal the show — they’re bigger, stronger, harder to catch, and will actively attack players instead of fleeing, making them a true survival challenge.
Q: Will my old Cobblemon advancements carry over to version 1.8?
A: 71.8 refactors advancements to simplify a cluttered list, so previously earned advancements will reset — except for the root starter-selection advancement. This is a one-time cost of the update itself.
