CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Buddycards
Trading cards you can find and collect
Quick answer
Which Buddycards release should I use?
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Buddycards required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar need?
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Curios API, Curios API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Buddycards without breaking your instance.
Built for Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Curios API, Curios API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Buddycards add?
A fun mod adding collectible Buddycards you can find throughout your world!
You can find Buddycard Packs in various vanilla loot chests, as well from other sources such as Piglin bartering, beating bosses, or a small chance when killing specific mobs. Once you get three duplicate cards, you can combine them with a piece of leather to make a storage binder, or an ender eye for an ender binder. There are three sets in the core Buddycards mod, one based on each dimension. If you have enough spare cards you can use a mixture of cards, iron, and lapis to create Buddysteel. Buddysteel can be used to make Buddysteel Medals, Grading sleeves, as well as a Buddysteel power meter. Medals can be empowered by the card of a set you have completed, and then worn as a curio for permanent potion effects depending on the set. For an extra challenge if you are a madlad, use grading sleeves and golden grading sleeves to judge the quality of a card, from lackluster F grade cards to the rarest of the rare S grade cards.
Expansions (1.18): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/buddycards-expansions Create Expansion (1.20/1.21): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/create-buddycards
Farmer's Delight Expansion (1.20/1.21): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/delightful-buddycards
AE2 Expansion (1.20/1.21): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ae2-buddycards
FAQ
Will you add a backport to (insert version here)/Update for an older version? - No, but I will usually support the second newest released version of the mod for neccessary bug fixes. Content will always just be for the newest version.
Can I add this mod into my modpack - Yes, unless I say otherwise, though I likely won't.
Will you add a way that we can make our own sets and cards? - Not through datapacks, but the resources are there for modders to add sets into their own mods. I'd prefer if only the devs of specific mods added support for their mods though.
Will you add integration for (Insert mod) - I probably won't. More mods makes expansions harder to maintain as mods and minecraft updates. I don't see myself adding many more, and the future of sets other than the core 3 most likely will depend on other mod devs if they are interested, although I plan to maintain most of the expansions mod.
What's the point of grades? - There's no point to anything in the game other than fun, it's just a fun mechanic made for people who like collecting.
When will you update to (insert new version) - When I am content with what is in the current version, I will move on to the newest popular version when I think it's a good time. Typically I wait for most of the big mods to make the jump first.
I would like to port an old feature or set into newer versions, am I allowed to use the card, art, or code you made? - Yes, with one big caveat: I do not support using AI for mod creation. If you just need to ask it questions about modding its fine, but please don't feed my art or code into an AI.
For more FAQ check the discord below
A SMALL NOTE:
Please do not leave comments that are just asking for a particular version. They will be deleted. I will update to newer versions when I can. Updates are planned.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Buddycards by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.18.1
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Buddycards versions and loaders
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.1.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.2.1.jar
8 Oct 2026
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.2.0.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.2.0.jar
1 Oct 2026
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.1.1.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.1.1.jar
5 Sept 2026
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.1.0.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.1.0.jar
28 Aug 2026
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.0.4.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.4.jar
21 Aug 2026
Buddycards 1.21.1-5.0.3.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.3.jar
20 Aug 2026
Buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.2.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.2.jar
17 Aug 2026
Buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.1.jar
buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.1.jar
16 Aug 2026
Buddycards-1.21.1-5.0.0.jar
buddycards-5.0.0.jar
14 Aug 2026
Buddycards-1.20.1-4.3.2.jar
26 Jul 2026
Buddycards-1.20.1-4.3.1.jar
6 May 2026
Buddycards-1.20.1-4.3.0.jar
3 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.