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Cobblemon Move Effects Backport Forge Fabric Data Pack Wiki & Guide

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Backports Cobblemon move effects for compatibility across different mod loaders.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Customize Your Battle Experience with Particle and Sound SettingsAdjust Particle Visibility If animated move particles are too bright or distracting, adjust your particle settings in…Experience Elemental Attack Variety in BattlesFire, Water, and Ice Attacks The mod includes bright animated effects for popular elemental moves. Fire attacks like…Understand How Attack Particles Aim at OpponentsAttack Origin Points Animated moves shoot from three main spots on your Pokémon's body: their feet, their body…Verify Animated Moves Are Working in BattleCheck Your Installation Start a battle with your Pokémon to confirm the mod is active. Look for bright particle…

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if the animated moves are actually working in my battles?
Load into a battle and use one of the featured moves like Flamethrower, Hydro Pump, or Thunderbolt—you should see bright particles shoot from your Pokémon toward the opponent and hear custom sound effects. If you see no particles or hear only default sounds, check that the mod is enabled in your mod loader and that you're using a supported Cobblemon version.
Why do some of my moves still look plain without animations?
This mod only animates 116 specific moves; moves not in that list will keep their default appearance. Check the Popular Animated Moves section in the mod description to see which attacks are included—if your move isn't listed, it won't have custom effects.
Do I need this mod on the server, the client, or both?
This mod should be installed on the client side only; it changes how battle animations display visually without affecting game logic or fairness. Your server does not need it, but all players who want to see the animations must have it installed locally.
Can I use this mod with older Pokémon models and still see the animations?
Yes—the mod is specifically designed to rework move animations so they work with older model limits by adjusting how attacks aim and where they originate from your Pokémon's body.

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