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Host Pixelmon Reforged on NeoForge 1.21.1 in Frankfurt — Java 21, the 6–8 GB the Pixelmon wiki recommends, a pregenerated world and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS for busy public servers.

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  • DDoS protected
  • One-click install
  • RAM to spare

  • 13 Tbps+Anti-DDoS filtered

  • FrankfurtLow-latency EU

  • NVMeSSD storage

  • 24/7In-house support

Everything your Pixelmon server needs

Pixelmon servers live or die by spawning and world size. The official Pixelmon performance guide is specific about both.

Pixelmon Reforged brings more than a thousand Pokémon and their battles into Minecraft. The current line runs on Minecraft 1.21.1 with NeoForge — Pixelmon moved from Forge to NeoForge with 9.3.0 — and older servers still run 9.2.x on 1.20.2 Forge or 9.1.13 on 1.16.5.

Java matters here more than on most packs. The Pixelmon wiki says Java 8 before 9.2.0, Java 17 for 9.2.0–9.2.10 and Java 21 for 9.3.0 and above, and that earlier or later versions will not work. Installing a server means running the NeoForge installer in server mode, dropping the Pixelmon jar into mods and setting memory in user_jvm_args.txt.

What makes Pixelmon heavy is the world. Pokémon spawn around every player, and players on a public server fly in every direction. The Pixelmon performance guide calls pregeneration extremely important, and notes that worlds wider than about 30,000 blocks become hard to manage and can pass 50 GB after months of play.

We host Pixelmon in Frankfurt on high-clock CPUs and NVMe SSDs, behind multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS — useful for public servers, which attract attacks — with in-house support 24/7.

  • The right Java per Pixelmon version

    Java 21 for Pixelmon 9.3.0 and newer, Java 17 for 9.2.x, Java 8 before that. We match the runtime to the version you run.

  • Pregenerated before launch

    The Pixelmon guide sets max-tick-time to -1, draws a world border 2,000 blocks wider than planned and runs Chunky before players join. NVMe makes that a short job.

  • 6 to 16 GB, sized sensibly

    The guide recommends at least 6 GB, says 8 GB suffices for a small community, and warns that more than 16 GB worsens garbage collection.

  • Spawner settings in reach

    Pixelmon spawning is configured on the server in config/pixelmon.hocon. Edit it from the panel to balance spawns against TPS.

  • Room for a growing world

    A Pixelmon world past 30,000 blocks across can grow beyond 50 GB. A sensible border and fast storage keep backups and saves under control.

  • Protection for public servers

    Public Pixelmon servers draw attacks. Multi-Tbps filtering and our XDP layer keep them online during events.

Built for Pixelmon players, not just servers

Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.

  • Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS

    Every server is filtered through our own 13 Tbps+ Frankfurt network and custom XDP layer — attacks are absorbed before they reach you. Learn more →

  • Instant setup

    Your Pixelmon server is deployed automatically right after checkout — online in minutes, not hours.

  • Low EU latency

    Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.

  • Easy control panel

    Start, stop, restart, edit configs, install mods/plugins and manage files from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.

  • High-clock CPUs + NVMe

    Game servers love fast single-core performance. Our nodes run high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSDs for quick world loads.

  • 24/7 in-house support

    Real people who host games for a living — not a generic call centre. We help you get set up and stay online.

How to make a Pixelmon server

From zero to online in four steps — no technical experience required.

  1. Choose 6 GB or more

    Start at the 6 GB minimum, and move to 8 GB once the server is public.

  2. Install NeoForge and Pixelmon

    Use the one-click installer, or run the NeoForge 1.21.1 installer in server mode and add the Pixelmon jar to mods on Java 21.

  3. Pregenerate inside a border

    Set max-tick-time to -1, set a world border 2,000 blocks larger than planned, run Chunky, then shrink the border back and re-enable the watchdog.

  4. Open to trainers

    Share the address and the exact Pixelmon version; players can use The Pixelmon Modpack on CurseForge.

How much server do you need?

Not sure which plan fits? Here's a quick guide for a Pixelmon server — and you can always upgrade RAM and slots instantly as you grow.

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  • Starter

    6 GBRAM

    2–6 players

    The bare minimum the Pixelmon performance guide gives for a server.

  • Community

    8 GBRAM

    10–20 players

    What the guide says will suffice for an average server with a small player base.

  • Power

    12 GBRAM

    20+ players

    Busy servers with gyms and events — and still under the 16 GB the guide says not to exceed.

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Pixelmon versions and the Java they need

From the Pixelmon wiki server installation page and the Pixelmon Reforged downloads:

  • Pixelmon 9.3.0+ on NeoForge 1.21.1: Java 21
  • Pixelmon 9.2.0–9.2.10 on Forge 1.20.2: Java 17
  • Pixelmon before 9.2.0 (9.1.13 on 1.16.5): Java 8
  • NeoForge 21.1.200 or newer for current builds
  • Memory set in user_jvm_args.txt

Pixelmon is a top DDoS target — you're covered

Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES Pixelmon server sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering and custom in-house XDP mitigation, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep you online during raids, rivalries and events.

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Pixelmon hosting questions, answered

How much RAM does a Pixelmon server need?

The Pixelmon performance guide says most servers need at least 6 GB, that 8 GB will suffice for an average server with a small player base, and not to assign more than 16 GB. So 6 GB for friends, 8 GB for a public server, and around 12 GB for a busy one.

Which Java version does a Pixelmon server need?

Java 21 for Pixelmon 9.3.0 and above, Java 17 for 9.2.0–9.2.10, and Java 8 for versions before 9.2.0. The wiki is explicit that other Java versions will not work.

Is Pixelmon on Forge or NeoForge?

Current Pixelmon runs on Minecraft 1.21.1 with NeoForge, starting with 9.3.0. Older versions are on Forge: 9.2.x on 1.20.2 and 9.1.13 on 1.16.5.

Should I pregenerate a Pixelmon world?

Yes. The Pixelmon guide calls it extremely important: set max-tick-time to -1, set a world border about 2,000 blocks larger than your target, run Chunky, then reduce the border to the real size and turn the watchdog back on.

How many players can a Pixelmon server hold?

Ten to twenty players run well on 8 GB with a fast CPU and a pregenerated world. Spawning scales with players online, so larger servers need more RAM and careful spawner settings in pixelmon.hocon.

Do you install Pixelmon for me?

Yes — Pixelmon is a one-click install from the panel with the correct loader and Java. You can also install NeoForge and the Pixelmon jar yourself.

Do players need Pixelmon installed?

Yes. Each player needs the same Pixelmon version as the server; The Pixelmon Modpack on CurseForge is the easiest way to get it.

How much does Pixelmon server hosting cost?

A Pixelmon server runs on our Minecraft plans, which start from €13.00 per month with one-click modpack install and Anti-DDoS included. Bigger packs and more players need more RAM, so choose the plan to match.

Helpful Pixelmon guides

Prefer to set it up yourself? These step-by-step guides walk you through it.

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Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB / Microsoft. Pixelmon is made by the Pixelmon Reforged team; every included mod belongs to its own author. ESAGAMES is an independent server host and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mojang, Microsoft, CurseForge / Overwolf, or any mod or modpack author. You must own a legitimate copy of Minecraft: Java Edition — ESAGAMES provides the server hardware only and does not distribute Minecraft or any modpack.

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