Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Cobblemon: Perfect Partners

A companion-focused Cobblemon addon that adds headpats, walking friendship, gifts, memories, Contest Conditions, Shiny Leaves, ribbons, auras, follow assist, and in-game configuration for deeper Pokémon bonding.

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Quick answer

Which Cobblemon: Perfect Partners release should I use?

Updated last month

Latest stable file 2.0.2

Game version 1.21.1

Loader NeoForge

Cobblemon: Perfect Partners 2.0.2 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Cobblemon: Perfect Partners required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional

Dedicated server Optional

Loader for this release NeoForge

Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Cobblemon: Perfect Partners 2.0.2 need?

2.0.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Cobblemon, Kotlin for Forge first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods

Cobblemon Needed by Cobblemon: Perfect Partners 2.0.2

required

Matching file found Matched file: 1.7.3

Kotlin for Forge Needed by Cobblemon

pulled in

Matching file found Matched file: 5.12.0

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Cobblemon: Perfect Partners without breaking your instance.

Built for Cobblemon: Perfect Partners 2.0.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

01
Stick to this file

Use 2.0.2. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
02
Bring the mods it needs

Install Cobblemon, Kotlin for Forge first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
03
Put it on the correct side

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
04
Pick the file you checked

Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Cobblemon: Perfect Partners add?

Cobblemon: Perfect Partners 2.0

Perfect Partners is all about making your Pokémon feel a little more like companions. Pet them, travel together, build friendship, earn ribbons, collect Shiny Leaves, and give your favorite partners a bit more personality.

This version brings the main parts of the mod together in a cleaner way, with more ways to bond, train, customize, and show off your Pokémon.

Partner Bonding

Spend time with your Pokémon and build friendship through simple everyday interactions.

Pet your Pokémon.
Travel with your Pokémon.
Spend time near your Pokémon.
Build friendship over time.
Get heart particles and feedback during happy interactions.
Use the dedicated Pet Interaction keybind.
Petting builds friendship and the Cute Contest condition.
Petting supports first-person and third-person animations.

Contest Conditions

Train Contest-style stats by doing different things with your Pokémon.

Cool — battle wins.
Beauty — item use.
Cute — petting.
Smart — using useful blocks and workstations.
Tough — travelling with your Pokémon.

You can view each condition separately, track progress, and unlock cosmetic rewards through Contest training.

Ribbons, Marks, and Titles

Give your Pokémon special accomplishments and a little extra style.

Pokémon can earn special ribbons.
Custom titles are supported.
Titles can be used as prefixes or suffixes.
Custom titles let you personalize favorite Pokémon.

Auras and Visual Flair

Bonded Pokémon can unlock extra visual effects.

Unlock aura effects.
Select auras through commands.
Show visual effects around bonded Pokémon.
Adjust particle intensity through config.

Shiny Leaves

Shiny Leaves are a small collection goal for favorite Pokémon.

Pokémon can discover Shiny Leaves while travelling.
Each Pokémon can collect five leaves:
- Leaf A
- Leaf B
- Leaf C
- Leaf D
- Leaf E
Leaf locations depend on the Pokémon’s nature.
Different nature groups search in different biome types.
Collect all five leaves to earn a Leaf Crown.

Partner Gifts

Pokémon can bring back gifts while travelling with you.

Gift chances can depend on friendship.
Gifts can be accepted by interacting with the Pokémon.
Gift pools can be customized.
Servers can adjust how often gifts appear.
Server configs can control gift chances, requirements, and pickup behavior.

Trainer Cards and Certificates

Show off your partner’s progress with simple visual records.

View partner details.
Display friendship progress.
Show Contest condition progress.
Show Shiny Leaf progress.
View Leaf Crown certificates.
View partner certificates.
Celebrate completed or well-loved Pokémon.

Partner Journal

The Partner Journal is the in-game guide for Perfect Partners.

Players receive a journal when joining a world.
Use it to open the guide.
Sneak-use it to open the partner tracker.
Craft replacement journals if needed.

The journal covers friendship, petting, gifts, Contest stats, ribbons, Shiny Leaves, certificates, and commands.

Contest Music and MIDI Songs

Add your own music for contests using MIDI files.

Add .mid or .midi files to the MIDI folder.
Use MIDI files for contest songs.
Open the MIDI folder from the in-game song editor.
Manage custom songs through the contest song interface.

Friendship Bracelet

The Friendship Bracelet gives players another way to support partner growth.

Bracelet effects can help with bonding.
Bracelet behavior can be configured.
Visual effects can be turned on or off.
Servers can adjust bracelet balance.

Commands

Perfect Partners includes commands for guides, tracking, contests, cards, certificates, and server tools.

Player Commands

/companionbonds guide
/companionbonds commandguide
/companionbonds memories
/contest
/contest <slot>
/contest show <slot>
/contest shout <slot>
/contest aura <slot> <aura>
/contest messages <slot>
/contest marks <slot>
/contest party
/contest guide
/trainercard
/leafcertificate
/partnercertificate

Admin and Config Commands

/companionbonds stats
/companionbonds debug_gift
/contest admin ...
/companionbonds config
/companionbonds reload

Config Menu

Server owners can tune the mod to fit their world.

Config options cover:

Friendship gain
Petting behavior
Follow distance
Gift chances
Contest gain rates
Shiny Leaf discovery
Particle effects
Bracelet behavior
Memory messages
Visual settings

Animation and Visual Support

Perfect Partners includes simple player animation support for petting and bonding.

First-person petting animations.
Third-person petting animations.
Player arm pose support.
Outer layer support for sleeves and jacket layers.
Heart particles during petting.
Optional visual feedback during partner interactions.

Loader Support

Perfect Partners 2.0 supports:

Fabric
NeoForge

For Minecraft 1.21.1.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Cobblemon: Perfect Partners by Minecraft version and loader

Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup

1.21.1NeoForge release

Download on Modrinth

1.1.1

cobblemon-perfect-partners-fabric-1.1.1.jar

8 May 2026

Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing

Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup

1.21.1Fabric release