Cobblemon Minimap Icons Not Working? How to Fix

You’ve just installed Cobblemon with a cool minimap mod like Xaero’s or JourneyMap. You’re pumped to track your Cobblemon buddies in real time. You fire up the game… and… wait, where are your icons? No cute Pokémon faces? Just empty blips? Pain.

TL;DR

If your Cobblemon minimap icons aren’t working, don’t panic. You might be missing a mod or compatibility setting. Most issues come from mod conflicts or outdated files. Follow this fun and easy guide to get your minimap pics back in action!

Why Aren’t My Cobblemon Icons Showing Up?

This is a super common issue with modded Minecraft. The minimap works fine. You can see the terrain and markers. But the Cobblemon icons (those cute little pixel Pokémon) just aren’t there. That’s frustrating.

It’s usually caused by one of these:

• You’re using a minimap mod that doesn’t support entity rendering.
• You haven’t installed a required companion mod.
• Your minimap settings are hiding the icons.
• You’ve got a mod version mismatch.
• Shader or resource pack conflicts.

Let’s go step-by-step and fix this.

Step 1: Check the Map Mod You’re Using

Not all minimap mods treat mobs (like Cobblemon Pokémon) the same way. Some only show players and waypoints. Others show *everything*, including mobs.

Recommended Compatible Mods:

• Xaero’s Minimap – Good, lightweight, but limited custom icons.
• JourneyMap – Heavier, but more customizable visuals.

If you’re using something else, like VoxelMap, consider switching. Not all work well with Forge or Fabric mod loaders.

Step 2: Add Entity Rendering Support

Most minimap mods need a little help to show detailed mob icons.

This help comes from companion mods. For Cobblemon, you may need:

• Entity Icon Mod – Converts mobs like Cobblemon into visible icons.
• Forge Client Tweaks (if using Forge) – Helps manage render settings.

If you’re using Xaero’s Minimap:

1. Go to the minimap settings (press M).
2. Scroll to Radar Settings.
3. Enable Hostile Mobs and Animals.
4. If Cobblemon counts as an ‘animal,’ this will show them.

Step 3: Update All Mods

Your Cobblemon mod might be from 1.19.2, but your minimap is for 1.18. If the versions don’t match, things break. Pokémon disappear from your map like 👻 ghosts!

How to check:

• Open your mods folder.
• Check mod versions match your game version (e.g. Minecraft 1.19.2)
• Download the latest versions from CurseForge or Modrinth.

Always make backups before updating!

Step 4: Check Resource Packs and Shaders

Visual mods can override how things appear. Sometimes, a cool shader makes your Cobblemon look like blobs – or vanish entirely from the minimap.

Try this:

1. Disable your shader pack (like BSL or Complementary).
2. Restart the game and check the minimap.
3. If that works, the shader was interfering.

Also disable high-resolution resource packs temporarily.

Step 5: Tweak Minimap Settings

Each minimap has its own menu. Don’t skip this step — it’s simple and often fixes everything!

For JourneyMap:

1. Open options with the J key.
2. Go to Display Settings.
3. Enable Entities.
4. Add specific Cobblemon entities to the radar manually if needed.

For Xaero’s Minimap:

1. Press M and open Radar Settings.
2. Enable all categories under Entities.
3. Set icon size higher if nothing’s showing.
4. Tip: Use the “show entity names” toggle to verify icons work.

Step 6: Install a Custom Cobblemon Radar Mod (Optional)

If regular minimaps can’t show Cobblemon properly, the community has made radar-enhancing add-ons.

Examples include:

• PixelRadar clones for Cobblemon
• Custom forks of Xaero’s Minimap preconfigured for Cobblemon

These are usually found on modpacks or Discords for Cobblemon servers. Just make sure they’re safe and from a trusted source.

Still Not Working?

Don’t quit yet! Here’s your last checklist before throwing your PC out the window:

• Restart the game after every change.
• Make sure mod files are not corrupted (delete and redownload).
• Test on a single-player world.
• Try removing one mod at a time to isolate conflicts.

Sometimes another mod is causing the issue, not the minimap itself!

Bonus Tip: Use Debug Mode

Some minimaps let you open a debug screen or log:

For Xaero’s Minimap:

• Check the Minecraft log file (.minecraft/logs/latest.log)
• Look for lines like: Entity not recognized or Unsupported mob type

This can tell you if your Cobblemon mobs are even being detected!

Future Fixes – What’s Coming?

As Cobblemon grows, more mods will be created to support it. Already, modders are working on:

• Official radar companions
• Custom datapacks for better minimap identification
• Integration settings within Cobblemon itself

So keep your eyes peeled for updates!

Wrap-Up: You’re the Radar Boss Now

We hope this guide helped you get your Cobblemon icons showing up on the minimap. With the right tools and settings, those cute pixel Pokémon should pop right into view!

Now go out, explore, hunt, catch, and never lose track of your little monsters again!

Happy Cobblemoning! 🌟