All Pixelmon Commands

Updated October 7, 2026

• Fully updated for Pixelmon version 9.3.16 on Minecraft Java version 1.21.1.
• Added Trading Card Game (TCG) commands and other new commands.
• Commands are now categorized by function with complete syntax rules and examples.
• Removed outdated plugin commands. Checked every command in the current version of Pixelmon (9.3.16).

Pixelmon is mod that lets you bring Pokémon into Minecraft, but managing your adventure, setting up battles, or even running a server requires knowing the right commands. So, to help you do that, we have compiled a complete list of working commands for Pixelmon version 9.3.16 on Minecraft Java version 1.21.1, adding the exact syntax you need and practical examples so you can become the ultimate Pokémon master.

What Are the Most Useful Commands in Pixelmon?

There are over 30 different commands to use in Pixelmon and memorizing them all can be quite a hassle. So, if you only memorize a handful of commands, make it these. They are the most useful ones for your everyday gameplay.

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/pokeheal	Heals your entire party instantly.	/pokeheal [player] Example: /pokeheal Steve
/pc	Opens your PC storage from anywhere.	/pc [box] Example: /pc 2
/pokespawn	Spawns a specific or random Pokémon.	/pokespawn <Pokémon | random> [arguments] Example: /pokespawn Charizard shiny
/ivs or /evs	Checks the hidden stats of a Pokémon in your party.	/ivs <slot> Example: /ivs 1
/pokebattle	Initiates a battle between players or NPCs.	/pokebattle <player> <participant2> Example: /pokebattle Steve random
/give	Used to give items to players.	/give [player] <item> Example: /give [player] pixelmon:poke_ball[pixelmon:poke_ball=master_ball]
/wiki	In-game encyclopedia for Pokémon info (moves, spawns).	/wiki <Pokémon> <info> Example: /wiki Gengar moves

What are the Player Commands in Pixelmon?

These commands are the most common player commands in Pixelmon which you can use to manage your money, progression, items and other inventory items.

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/battlelog	Exports your battle log (must be in a battle).	/battlelog [player] Example: /battlelog Steve
/dynamaxband	Gives a Dynamax Band to Dynamax Pokémon.	/dynamaxband <player> Example: /dynamaxband Steve
/givemoney	Gives (or removes) PokéDollars to a player.	/givemoney <player> <amount> Example: /givemoney Steve 1000
/givepixelsprite	Gives the player a photo depicting the specified Pokémon.	/givepixelsprite <player> <Pokémon> [arguments] Example: /givepixelsprite Steve Pikachu
/megaring	Gives a Mega Ring to Mega Evolve Pokémon.	/megaring <player> Example: /megaring Steve
/pay	Transfers PokéDollars to another player.	/pay <player> <amount> Example: /pay Steve 500
/pc	Opens your PC storage or a specific box.	/pc [box] Example: /pc 1
/redeemfossil	Redeems a held fossil into a Pokémon.	/redeemfossil [all] Example: /redeemfossil all
/research	Manages player research tasks and progression.	/research get <player> <all/[research]> Example: /research get Steve all
/starter	Opens the starter selection menu.	/starter [player] Example: /starter Steve
/warpplate	Sets a warp plate to specific coordinates.	/warpplate set <x> <y> <z> Example: /warpplate set 100 64 -200
/wiki	Displays in-game info about a Pokémon.	/wiki <Pokémon> <info> Example: /wiki Eevee evolution

What are the Pokémon Commands in Pixelmon?

Apart from your own inventory, you can also use commands to directly manage, edit, and check the status of the Pokémon in your party or PC. Here's all the relevant commands which let you do that:

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/breed	Gives an Egg resulting from two specific party Pokémon.	/breed <player> <slot 1> <slot 2> Example: /breed Steve 1 2
/catchingcharm	Gives or removes a Catching Charm.	/catchingcharm <[player] [remove]> Example: /catchingcharm Steve
/compedit	Edits a Pokémon inside a PC using a Pokémon Spec.	/compedit <player> <box> <slot> <Spec> Example: /compedit Steve 1 1 shiny
/compsearch	Searches a PC for a specific Pokémon Spec.	/compsearch <player> <spec> Example: /compsearch Steve lvl:100
/compsee	Shows all of the Pokémon in the specified box in the player's PC.	/compsee <player> <box> Example: /compsee Steve 1
/comptake	Takes the Pokémon in the specified box and slot and gives it to the user.	/comptake <player> <box> <slot> Example: /comptake Steve 1 1
/comptest	Checks whether the Pokémon in the PC matches the given Spec.	/comptest <player> <box> <position> <Spec> Example: /comptest Steve 1 1 shiny
/dexcheck	Checks your total caught Pokémon count.	/dexcheck Example: /dexcheck
/eggsteps	Shows the steps required to hatch an Egg.	/eggsteps <player> <slot> Example: /eggsteps Steve 1
/evs	Checks the Effort Values (EVs) of a Pokémon.	/evs <slot> Example: /evs 1
/expcharm	Gives the player an experience charm.	/expcharm <[player] [remove]> Example: /expcharm Steve
/fillcurrydex	Fills a Curry Dex, completely or by rating.	/fillcurrydex [player] [rating] [page] [flavor] Example: /fillcurrydex Steve 5
/filldex	Fills a Pokédex up to a given percentage.	/filldex [player] [percentage] Example: /filldex Steve 100
/hiddenpower	Displays the type/power of Hidden Power for a Pokémon.	/hiddenpower <position> Example: /hiddenpower 1
/ivs	Checks the Individual Values (IVs) of a Pokémon.	/ivs <slot> Example: /ivs 1
/learnmove	Forces a Pokémon to attempt to learn a specific move.	/learnmove <player> <slot> <move> Example: /learnmove Steve 1 Tackle
/levelling	Toggles whether a Pokémon can gain experience.	/levelling [player] <slot> <on|off> Example: /levelling Steve 1 off
/markcharm	Gives the player a mark charm.	/markcharm <[player] [remove]> Example: /markcharm Steve
/movelist	Lists all the moves that the specified Pokémon can learn.	/movelist <pokemon> Example: /movelist Pikachu
/ovalcharm	Gives the player an oval charm.	/ovalcharm <[player] [remove]> Example: /ovalcharm Steve
/pokeclone	Duplicates a specified Pokémon in the party.	/pokeclone <player> <slot> Example: /pokeclone Steve 1
/pokecolor	Changes a Pokémon's nickname using formatting codes.	/pokecolor <slot> <color code> <text> Example: /pokecolor 1 &c Fire
/pokedel	Removes Pokémon from a party or PC.	/pokedel <player> <party/pc> <slot> Example: /pokedel Steve party 1
/pokeedit	Edits a Pokémon in a party slot using a Spec.	/pokeedit <player> <slot> <spec> Example: /pokeedit Steve 1 shiny
/pokeevolve	Evolves a Pokémon (use -f to force conditions).	/pokeevolve <player> <slot> [-f] Example: /pokeevolve Steve 1 -f
/pokegive	Puts a Pokémon directly into a player's party or PC.	/pokegive <player> <Pokémon> Example: /pokegive Steve Pikachu
/pokeheal	Heals all Pokémon in the specified player's party.	/pokeheal [player] Example: /pokeheal Steve
/pokeretrieve	Returns all party Pokémon to their Poké Balls.	/pokeretrieve <player/all> Example: /pokeretrieve all
/pokesee	Shows the exact contents of a player's party.	/pokesee <player> Example: /pokesee Steve
/pokesell	Gives the specified player a Pokémon from your party for free.	/pokesell <player> <position> [-f] Example: /pokesell Steve 1
/poketake	Takes a Pokémon from another player's party/PC.	/poketake <player> <slot> Example: /poketake Steve 1
/poketest	Checks whether the Pokémon in the party matches the given Spec.	/poketest <player> <[spec/slot]> <[spec]> Example: /poketest Steve 1 shiny
/setparty	Permanently sets the levels of all party Pokémon.	/setparty <level> [moves] Example: /setparty 50
/shinycharm	Gives the player a shiny charm.	/shinycharm <[player] [remove]> Example: /shinycharm Steve
/spectest	Tests if the Pokémon you are looking at matches the Spec.	/spectest [PokéSpec] Example: /spectest islegendary
/teach	Causes the Pokémon to attempt to learn a move (ignoring normal requirements).	/teach <player> [position] <move> Example: /teach Steve 1 Fly
/tms	Displays a list of TMs compatible with a Pokémon.	/tms <Pokémon> Example: /tms Pikachu
/tradesim	Simulates a trade, triggering trade evolutions.	/tradesim <position> Example: /tradesim 1
/unlock	Unlocks Pokémon stuck in a ranch block.	/unlock <player> Example: /unlock Steve

What are the Spawn Commands in Pixelmon?

Using commands in Pixelmon also let you change the environment, trigger specific legendary spawns, or check what is spawning around you. Here's all of them:

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/checkspawns	Lists percent-chance of Pokémon spawning in your area.	/checkspawns [specific | type] Example: /checkspawns specific
/legendaryspawn	Attempts to force a legendary Pokémon to spawn nearby.	/legendaryspawn Example: /legendaryspawn
/pokebomb	Changes wild Pokémon nearby to match a specific Spec.	/pokebomb <spec> Example: /pokebomb shiny
/pokespawn	Spawns a chosen Pokémon (or random) at your location.	/pokespawn <Pokémon | random> Example: /pokespawn Pikachu
/spawning	Toggles Pixelmon spawning on/off or runs diagnostics.	/spawning [on | off | dignostic] Example: /spawning off
/statuespawn	Spawns a decorative statue of a Pokémon.	/statuespawn <spec> Example: /statuespawn Pikachu
/struc	Spawns a random or specific Pixelmon structure (e.g., Gym).	/struc <structure> [<level>] Example: /struc pokemon_center

What are the Battle Commands in Pixelmon?

You can also manage ongoing battles or watch other players fight using commands in Pixelmon. Here are all the battle related commands you should know about:

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/disablebattle	Disables battles against other players for a user.	/disablebattle <player> Example: /disablebattle Steve
/endbattle	Immediately ends the battle a player is currently in.	/endbattle [player] Example: /endbattle Steve
/pokebattle	Initiates a battle between Players, NPCs, or Pokémon.	/pokebattle <player> <participant2> Example: /pokebattle Steve random
/pokefaint	Causes the selected player's party to faint instantly.	/pokefaint <player> Example: /pokefaint Steve
/pokestats	Displays a player's PvP win and loss record.	/pokestats <player> Example: /pokestats Steve
/resetpokestats	Resets a player's PvP win/loss record to 0.	/resetpokestats <player> Example: /resetpokestats Steve
/spectate	Starts or stops spectating an ongoing battle.	/spectate [player] Example: /spectate Steve

What are the Admin Commands in Pixelmon?

If you plan on creating a server using Pixelmon, there are various server-side commands for testing and managing the world. Here's all of them:

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/freeze	Freezes all Pokémon in the world in place.	/freeze Example: /freeze
/hatch	Instantly hatches the Egg in a specific party slot.	/hatch <player> <position> Example: /hatch Steve 1
/npckill	Removes all NPCs of a specified type from the world.	/npckill <world> <type> Example: /npckill world trader
/pokekill	Despawns wild Pokémon. Can target specific specs.	/pokekill <[spec]> Example: /pokekill Pidgey
/pokereset	Resets a Pokémon to level 5, wiping its stats.	/pokereset <player> <slot> [level] Example: /pokereset Steve 1 10
/pokerestart	Wipes a player's progress, returning to starter screen.	/pokerestart <player> Example: /pokerestart Steve
/pokesave	Immediately saves player storage data to the server.	/pokesave <all | flush | player> Example: /pokesave all
/printstore	Logs brief descriptions of all currently loaded storage data.	/printstore Example: /printstore
/psnapshot	Copies and pastes structural selections (like custom Gyms).	/psnapshot <save | read | place> Example: /psnapshot save mygym
/setraid	Sets a Raid Den to host a specific Pokémon/star level.	/setraid <den UUID> <stars> <spec> Example: /setraid nearest 5 Charizard
/setstage	Forcibly sets a player to a specific Quest stage.	/setstage <quest> <stage> [player] Example: /setstage main 2 Steve

What other Commands are there in Pixelmon?

There are additional commands which are related to modes like the Trading Card Game (TCG) and other progressions which can be useful from time to time. Here's a list of all of them:

Command	Effect	Syntax & Example
/completeallquests	Completes all active Quests for the selected player.	/completeallquests <player> Example: /completeallquests Steve
/pokereload	Reloads data from external JSON files without restarting.	/pokereload Example: /pokereload
/redeem	Manages hats, sashes, special textures, or opens a GUI.	/redeem <gui | hat | slot | toggle> Example: /redeem gui
/reloadquests	Reloads all the available External JSON files for Quests.	/reloadquests Example: /reloadquests
/tcg help	Displays details on how to play the Pixelmon TCG.	/tcg help <card | deck | battle> Example: /tcg help deck
/tcg give	Gives a player a specific TCG card, deck, or pack.	/tcg give <item> <player> <name> Example: /tcg give deck Steve brushfire
/tcg endbattle	Immediately ends an active TCG battle.	/tcg endbattle Example: /tcg endbattle

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