Cobblemon Capture XP is a game-mechanics mod that grants your entire Pokémon team experience points whenever you capture a wild Pokémon, available for Minecraft on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge loaders.
Anyone who has played Cobblemon for more than a few hours knows the frustration: you spend time tracking down a wild Pokémon, carefully weaken it, toss your Poké Ball, and celebrate the catch — only to realize your team gained absolutely nothing from the effort. In the mainline Pokémon games, capturing has always felt like a meaningful achievement, but in vanilla Cobblemon, only battling rewards your team with experience. Cobblemon Capture XP fixes that disconnect entirely. With over 4.8 million downloads since its initial release in August 2023, this mod by tmetcalfe89 has become one of the most popular quality-of-life additions in the Cobblemon ecosystem, and for good reason — it makes every capture count.
Key Features of Cobblemon Capture XP
- Team-wide EXP on capture — Every Pokémon on your team gains experience when you successfully catch a wild Pokémon. This means your entire roster levels up naturally as you explore and fill out your Pokédex, rather than forcing you to grind repetitive battles just to keep your team competitive.
- Configurable EXP percentage — You can modify exactly how much experience your team receives from each capture. Want captures to give the same EXP as a full battle? Set it to 100%. Prefer a smaller bonus so catching feels supplementary rather than replacing battles? Dial it down to 25% or 50%. Server owners will find this especially useful for balancing progression on multiplayer servers.
- Optional EV gains from captures — Beyond experience points, your team can also earn Effort Values from captured Pokémon. This is a significant feature for competitive players who want to train EVs while catching, effectively combining two of the most time-consuming aspects of Pokémon training into one activity.
- In-battle and out-of-battle support — The mod works regardless of how you catch your Pokémon. Whether you weaken a Pokémon in battle before throwing a ball or use a quick-catch method outside of battle, your team still earns their rewards. Each mode has individual toggle options, so you can enable one without the other if you prefer.
- Built-in ExpAll functionality — A built-in Exp Share/Exp All option distributes experience across your team, split between in-battle and out-of-battle contexts. This removes the need for a separate Exp Share mod and gives you granular control over how experience is distributed during different gameplay scenarios.
- Requires Cobblemon and Tim Core — The mod depends on Cobblemon (the Pokémon mod itself) and Tim Core, a lightweight shared library by the same author. Tim Core is used across several of tmetcalfe89's Cobblemon add-ons, so installing it once opens the door to other useful companion mods.
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How to Install Cobblemon Capture XP
- Install your preferred mod loader: Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, or 1.19.2; NeoForge for 1.21.1; or Forge for 1.20.1.
- Download and install Cobblemon for your Minecraft version, as Capture XP requires it as a dependency.
- Download Tim Core from Modrinth or CurseForge matching your Minecraft version and loader — this shared library is required for the mod to function.
- Download the Cobblemon Capture XP JAR file from the official Modrinth or CurseForge page, ensuring you select the correct version for your loader and Minecraft version.
- Place all downloaded JAR files into your
.minecraft/modsfolder (or your server'smodsfolder), then launch the game. After your first run, a configuration file will be generated that you can edit to customize EXP percentages and EV options.
Requirements & Compatibility
| Minecraft Version | Supported Loaders | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21.1 | NeoForge, Fabric | Cobblemon, Tim Core |
| 1.20.1 | Forge, Fabric | Cobblemon, Tim Core |
| 1.19.2 | Fabric | Cobblemon, Tim Core |
What's New
- Updated to Cobblemon 1.7.3 compatibility with the latest v1.3.0 release.
- Continued support across three major Minecraft versions (1.21.1, 1.20.1, and 1.19.2).
- Maintained multi-loader availability with NeoForge support for modern versions.
- No known issues reported in the current release, indicating stable performance.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Makes capturing Pokémon feel genuinely rewarding with tangible team progression
- Highly configurable — adjust EXP percentage, EV gains, and ExpAll individually
- Supports all three major mod loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge)
- Works both in-battle and out-of-battle with separate toggles for each
- Open-source under MIT license with active development and community Discord
- Over 4.8 million downloads — battle-tested by a massive player base
Cons
- Requires two dependencies (Cobblemon and Tim Core), adding extra setup steps
- NeoForge support is limited to 1.21.1 — older versions only have Fabric/Forge options
- No GUI for in-game configuration; settings must be edited via config files
- Could make leveling feel too easy if EXP percentage is not balanced properly
Alternatives to Cobblemon Capture XP
- Cobblemon Exp Share — A dedicated experience-sharing mod for Cobblemon that focuses specifically on distributing battle EXP across your team, useful if you want Exp All without tying it to captures.
- Cobblemon Loot on Capture — Rewards players with item drops when catching Pokémon, complementing Capture XP by adding material incentives alongside the experience gains.
- Cobblemon Spawn Notification — Alerts you when rare or specific Pokémon spawn nearby, pairing well with Capture XP since you can target high-value catches for maximum team EXP.
Download Cobblemon Capture XP
| Minecraft Version | Fabric | Forge | NeoForge |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Minecraft 1.21.1 | Download | — | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.20.1 | Download | Download | — |
| For Minecraft 1.19.2 | Download | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cobblemon Capture XP work on multiplayer servers?
Yes — the mod works on both singleplayer and multiplayer servers. Server administrators can install it server-side and adjust the configuration file to control EXP percentages and EV gains for all players, making it easy to balance progression for the entire community.
Can I adjust how much experience my team gets from catching Pokémon?
Yes, the EXP percentage is fully configurable through the mod's config file. You can set it anywhere from a small bonus to the full experience equivalent of defeating the Pokémon in battle, giving you complete control over how much captures contribute to leveling.
Does this mod require Cobblemon to be installed?
Yes — Cobblemon is a mandatory dependency, along with Tim Core. Capture XP is an add-on that extends Cobblemon's mechanics, so neither it nor its features will function without the base Cobblemon mod installed and loaded.
Will Cobblemon Capture XP work with Minecraft 1.21.1 on NeoForge?
Yes, the mod officially supports NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1. For older versions like 1.20.1, you will need to use Forge or Fabric instead, as NeoForge support was introduced with the newer Minecraft releases.
Is Cobblemon Capture XP open source?
Yes — the mod is released under the MIT license, and the full source code is available on GitHub. This means you can review the code, submit bug reports, or even contribute improvements directly to the project through the official repository.
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