PokeHud: The Client-Side Pokemon Radar for Minecraft
Hunting for a shiny or a legendary in a Cobblemon or Pixelmon world usually means wandering for hours and hoping luck is on your side. PokeHud changes that entirely. This lightweight client-side mod adds an on-screen compass overlay that points you toward the Pokemon you actually care about, showing both direction and distance in real time. Because it runs entirely on your client, you can use it on any server without asking admins for permission or worrying about server-side installation.
What PokeHud Actually Does
At its core, PokeHud is a tracking tool. Once you open the search menu and pick a target, a compass appears on your HUD with an arrow aimed at the nearest matching entity. The overlay also displays how far away that entity is, so you can decide whether it is worth the trek. The mod only detects Pokemon within your current render distance, which keeps things fair and prevents the overlay from pointing at things you could never actually see.
Which Pokemon Can You Track?
The filter list is generous, and it covers most of what players genuinely hunt for:
- Pokemon you have already found and registered in the search tab
- Pokemon you already own, plus specific others depending on your settings
- Shiny Pokemon
- Legendary Pokemon
- Boss Pokemon
- Pokemon with alternate color palettes
- NPCs
- PokeStops
- Poke Balls lying in the world
That last group is quietly one of the most useful. Spotting a dropped Poke Ball or a distant PokeStop through the overlay saves a lot of pointless circling, especially on large multiplayer maps where resources are spread thin.
Custom Forms and Server Palettes
Many servers run custom forms, regional variants, or entirely bespoke color palettes. PokeHud handles these too. Custom forms and custom palettes show up in the tracking list the same way vanilla ones do, so you are not locked out of the feature just because you play on a heavily modded server.
Supported Versions and Loaders
PokeHud is built for modern Minecraft, with releases targeting the 1.16 through 1.20 era on both Forge and Fabric. If you are running a Cobblemon setup, the Fabric builds are usually the ones you want, while Pixelmon players on Forge will find matching versions in the same file list. Always check that your loader and Minecraft version line up before you download PokeHud, since mixing them is the most common cause of a crash on startup.
If you would rather skip manual file juggling, the foxygame.net launcher bundles PokeHud directly into its add-on catalog, so you can add it to a compatible profile in a single click and let the launcher handle updates from there.
How to Install PokeHud
Step 1: Get the Right Build
Head to the mod's project page and download PokeHud for your exact Minecraft version and mod loader. Grab the file that matches your setup rather than the newest one available.
Step 2: Drop It in the Mods Folder
Place the downloaded .jar file into your Minecraft mods folder. On Windows this is typically found under %appdata%/.minecraft/mods. Do not unzip the file.
Step 3: Launch and Configure
Start the game with your modded profile. Once you are in a world, press F4 to open the search and filter menu. If F4 conflicts with something else in your setup, you can rebind it under Options, then Controls, in the Minecraft keyboard configuration screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I include PokeHud in a modpack? Yes. The author allows it, as long as the mod is credited and linked in the related projects section of your pack.
Does it work on servers? Yes. PokeHud is client-side, so it functions on multiplayer servers without any server-side installation. Just remember that detection is limited to your render distance.
Will it show Pokemon I have not discovered yet? Only the categories you have enabled. Shiny, legendary, boss, and palette variants are tracked by default, while owned and found Pokemon depend on your filter choices.
Final Thoughts
PokeHud fills a gap that most Pokemon mods leave wide open. Instead of blind exploration, you get a clear, configurable radar that respects server rules and stays out of your way when you do not need it. Whether you are chasing a shiny across a sprawling Cobblemon server or just trying to find the nearest PokeStop before nightfall, the overlay turns a tedious search into a straightforward trip. Download PokeHud, bind your search key, and start hunting with purpose.