Mods in Pokerayou 2: Complete List and Installation 2026

The mods in Pokerayou completely transform your Minecraft experience by integrating a rich and immersive Pokémon universe. Pokerayou 2 is a complete modpack that combines several essential mods to create an authentic Pokémon adventure directly in Minecraft. Whether you are a beginner or experienced player, understanding the composition and installation of this modpack is crucial to fully enjoy all its features. This article presents you with an exhaustive list of the mods of the Pokerayou modpack, their respective roles and how to install them correctly on your Minecraft server or client. Joining PixelMongo with Pokerayou 2 will allow you to experience this adventure in a dynamic and French-speaking community.

What is Pokerayou 2 and its essential mods

Pokerayou 2 is a Minecraft modpack built around the Cobblemon mod, which replaces standard hostile creatures with capturable and trainable Pokémon. This modpack integrates several mods in Pokerayou that work together to provide a complete experience: Pokémon management, graphics enhancement, performance optimization and enriched game mechanics. The core of the modpack relies on Cobblemon, but it is complemented by quality of life mods that make gameplay smoother and more enjoyable. Each mod has a precise function: some improve performance, others add cosmetic features, and still others modify combat or capture mechanics.

Understanding the structure of the mods of the Pokerayou modpack helps you optimize your installation and avoid conflicts. Each mod was selected for its compatibility with Cobblemon and its contribution to the overall experience. On PixelMongo, the server uses an optimized version of Pokerayou 2 that guarantees maximum stability and smooth performance even with many players connected simultaneously.

Complete list of mods in Pokerayou 2

Here are the essential mods that make up the Pokerayou 2 modpack in 2026:

1. Cobblemon — The main mod that adds all Pokémon, capture mechanics, training and combat systems. It is the foundation of the entire Pokerayou experience.
2. Fabric API — A required API for many mods to function correctly. It provides the basic tools for mod developers.
3. Cloth Config API — Allows mods to have intuitive and customizable configuration menus to adjust game settings.
4. Mod Menu — Adds a dedicated menu for mods on the title screen, facilitating access to configurations and information for installed mods.
5. Sodium — A graphics optimization mod that dramatically improves performance by reducing GPU load, essential for playing smoothly with Cobblemon.
6. Iris Shaders — Compatible with Sodium, allows you to use advanced shaders to improve graphics appearance without sacrificing performance.
7. Lithium — Optimizes server and client-side calculations, reducing CPU consumption and improving overall game stability.
8. Phosphor — Optimizes Minecraft's lighting system, reducing slowdowns caused by complex light calculations.
9. Starlight — An alternative to Phosphor that offers even better optimization of the lighting system for recent versions.
10. Reese's Sodium Options — Improves Sodium's graphics options menu with more fine-tuning parameters.

Complete installation of the Pokerayou 2 modpack

Installing Pokerayou 2 follows a standardized process. You have two main options: use a launcher like MultiMC or Prism Launcher to automatically install the modpack, or download the mods manually. The first method is recommended for beginners as it automatically handles dependencies and compatible versions.

1. Download a compatible launcher — Install MultiMC, Prism Launcher or CurseForge. These tools automatically manage Minecraft versions and mods for you.
2. Create a new Minecraft instance — Select the Minecraft version compatible with Pokerayou 2 (generally 1.20.1 or higher in 2026). Choose Fabric as the loader.
3. Import the Pokerayou 2 modpack — Download the .zip file of the modpack from the official website or from CurseForge, then import it into your launcher using the "Import from file" option.
4. Wait for automatic mod download — The launcher will automatically download all the mods listed above and their dependencies. This step can take 5 to 15 minutes depending on your connection.
5. Launch the game and test — Click "Play" and wait for the initial loading. Verify that you see Pokémon instead of standard mobs to confirm that Cobblemon is working correctly.

If you encounter installation issues, check that your Java version is up to date (Java 17 minimum recommended in 2026). The most common issues are caused by outdated Java versions or incompatible mods. Check out the complete guide to Pokerayou solo for detailed solutions to installation problems.

Optimization mods vs content mods in Pokerayou

Optimization mods (Performance)

Optimization mods like Sodium, Lithium and Phosphor are essential for maintaining acceptable game fluidity, especially if you play with shaders or on a server with many players. Sodium improves graphics rendering by reducing unnecessary GPU calls, while Lithium optimizes server-side calculations. Phosphor or Starlight reduce lighting calculations that can cause major slowdowns. These mods add no new content but make the game much more playable. On PixelMongo, we strongly recommend installing these mods for an optimal experience, even if the server is already optimized server-side.

Content mods (Gameplay)

Cobblemon is the only major content mod in Pokerayou 2, as it adds all Pokémon, capture mechanics and combat systems. Other mods like Mod Menu and Cloth Config are management tools that make it easier to access settings. Unlike optimization mods which are optional (but strongly recommended), Cobblemon is mandatory to play Pokerayou. Without Cobblemon, you would play vanilla Minecraft with standard mobs.

Common errors when installing mods in Pokerayou

• Forgetting to install Fabric — Pokerayou 2 uses Fabric, not Forge. If you install mods on Forge, they won't work. Always check that your launcher uses Fabric as the loader.
• Mixing incompatible versions — Each mod has a specific version compatible with Pokerayou 2. Downloading a newer or older version of a mod can cause crashes. Always use the launcher to manage versions automatically.
• Installing untested additional mods — Adding mods outside the official modpack can create conflicts. If you want to add mods, test them first in single-player before using them on a server.
• Not allocating enough RAM — Pokerayou 2 with Cobblemon and shaders requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, ideally 6-8 GB. If you have less RAM, reduce the render distance or disable shaders.

Check out our guide to the 5 errors that slow down your progress to avoid other common pitfalls that affect your Pokerayou experience.

Advanced tips for optimizing your mods in Pokerayou

Once Pokerayou 2 is installed, you can fine-tune your settings for an optimal experience. The optimization mods offer advanced options that allow you to find the best balance between graphics quality and performance. In Sodium, access advanced graphics options and disable "Animated Textures" and "Particle Culling" if you have slowdowns. Use "Chunk Rendering" in "Threaded" mode to improve chunk rendering. For Lithium, optimizations are automatic, but you can check in the configuration file that all optimizations are enabled.

• Reduce render distance — Move from 16 chunks to 12 chunks to improve FPS without losing much visibility. On PixelMongo, 12 chunks is the recommended standard for players with moderate PCs.
• Use shaders in moderation — Shaders like Complementary or BSL offer a nice appearance but consume a lot of GPU. Try different shaders to find the one that suits your hardware.
• Enable multi-threading — In Sodium, enable "Threaded Chunk Rendering" to use multiple processor cores and improve overall performance.
• Disable unnecessary entities — Use Lithium to reduce entity calculations. You can also disable particle animations for distant Pokémon.

On the PixelMongo server with Safari Cobblemon 2.0, settings are pre-optimized server-side, but installing these mods on the client side will allow you to play with more smoothness