The Cobblemon mod combines the excitement of Pokémon-style gameplay with the creative freedom of Minecraft, offering players a rich and immersive creature-collecting experience. However, like any mod, it isn’t immune to bugs and technical hiccups — one of the most common being issues with minimap icons not displaying properly. Thankfully, this problem is usually fixable with a bit of troubleshooting and configuration.
TL;DR
If your Cobblemon minimap icons are not showing, the issue is likely due to a resource pack conflict, incorrect mod configuration, or a missing dependency. Start by checking that your minimap mod (like Xaero’s or JourneyMap) is updated and compatible. Make sure resource packs and mod versions align. Restart and reload necessary caches, and check for mod interaction conflicts. Read on for detailed steps that should resolve the problem.
1. Understand What’s Causing the Problem
Cobblemon minimap icons not working can result from a mix of technical reasons, including:
- Minimap mod incompatibility (e.g., outdated Xaero’s Minimap or JourneyMap)
- Missing or outdated resource packs
- Incorrect Cobblemon, Fabric, or Forge versions
- Loader conflicts or missing dependencies
- Broken or misconfigured config files
Understanding what might be affecting your setup is the first step toward a proper fix.
2. Check Your Mod and Minimap Versions
Before tweaking settings, make sure that:
- The minimap mod you’re using (commonly Xaero’s Minimap or JourneyMap) is the latest version.
- Your Cobblemon installation is compatible with the map mod you’re using.
- Your Minecraft version matches the version supported by both mods.
You can verify the mod versions via your Minecraft launcher or a mod manager like CurseForge or Prism Launcher.
3. Confirm Resource Pack Is Installed and Enabled
Minimap icons in Cobblemon often rely on resource packs to render the Pokémon models or icons. Here’s how to make sure everything’s in place:
- Open Minecraft and go to the Options menu.
- Select Resource Packs.
- Ensure that the Cobblemon-specific resource pack (if required) is in the “Selected” column.
Sometimes, the icon overlays are part of custom configurations within those packs. If it’s missing or improperly formatted, icons may not appear.
4. Fix the Config Files
Over time or after game crashes, configuration files for mods can become corrupted. Here’s how to reset them for both the minimap and Cobblemon mods:
- Navigate to your .minecraft/config folder.
- Locate files like xaerominimap.txt or cobblemon.toml.
- Delete or backup those files.
- Restart Minecraft to allow clean versions of the config files to regenerate.
This will revert settings to defaults, and in many cases, restore lost minimap functionality.
5. Reload Map and Entity Cache
Sometimes the icon display isn’t broken—it’s just not loading correctly. Try forcing a reload:
For Xaero’s Minimap:
- Open the minimap menu with Y (default key).
- Select “Waypoints” and press “Reload Cache.”
For JourneyMap:
- Open the map interface.
- Toggle “Entity Radar” off and on again.
- Use the “Reset Map Data” option in settings.
This can force newly added entities (like Cobblemon creatures) to begin displaying correctly.
6. Ensure Fabric or Forge Is Properly Installed
Cobblemon typically runs on the Fabric mod loader, while many minimap mods also require Fabric API. If you’re using the wrong loader or missing dependencies, icon issues may arise. Here’s what to check:
- Your game is using Fabric (or Forge, depending on your setup)
- Fabric API is installed alongside Fabric Loader
- You are not missing required dependencies like Cloth Config API
Use a mod manager to verify installation order and conflicts. Reinstall loaders if problems persist.
7. Identify Mod Conflicts
Sometimes it’s not the mods themselves but how they interact. Mods that alter game HUDs, entity rendering, or GUI behavior can interfere with minimap icon functionality. Common conflicting mods include:
- OptiFine (often results in visual bugs unless fully compatible)
- BetterF3
- HUD tweaking mods
- Custom Pokémon UI extenders
You can test by:
- Temporarily disabling all mods except Fabric, Cobblemon, and your minimap mod.
- Launching Minecraft to see if icons appear.
- Gradually reintroducing other mods to find the conflict point.
8. Reinstall Mods or Use an Alternative Minimap
If nothing works, consider switching minimap tools. Xaero’s Minimap and JourneyMap are both viable options, but one could be more compatible depending on your setup.
To complete a clean reinstallation:
- Back up your world to avoid data loss.
- Delete and redownload the minimap mod from a trusted source.
- Install it fresh into your “mods” directory.
- Confirm the matching version (e.g., 1.19.2 for Cobblemon setup).
Make sure you’re not dragging in cached files from backups that might reintroduce bugs.
9. Use Commands or Developer Tools for Testing
Cobblemon provides command-line access you can use to test if entities are properly loading. Run:
/cobblemon debug true
This command enables debugging mode and can show console logs related to entity behaviors and spawning. If Pokémon are being rendered in the world but not shown on your minimap, the problem lies in rendering overlay or minimap component configurations.
10. Ask the Community or Support Forums
Still stuck? Turn to the Cobblemon Discord server or Reddit community. Be ready to provide:
- Full modlist and versions
- Minecraft log files from the crash or bug report
- Screenshots or screen recordings showing what’s happening
The chances are high someone else has encountered the same problem and can offer guidance or a workaround.
Final Thoughts
Although it’s frustrating when Cobblemon minimap icons aren’t working, the issue is seldom permanent. By ensuring compatibility across mods, refreshing configuration and resource files, and methodically testing variables, you can usually restore full functionality without rebuilding your entire game setup. And with the vibrant community around Cobblemon, help is never far away.
Keep your mods updated and well-managed, and you’ll rarely run into this problem again.