RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon)
Max Raid Dens are one of the most exciting parts of Pixelmon. They draw players together, spark battles, and turn ordinary terrain into a landmark worth travelling to. The only problem is that every den looks the same. RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon) fixes that by letting you recolor Max Raid Den beams and interfaces however you like, giving your server a look that matches its theme instead of the default palette everyone else uses.
What RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon) Actually Does
This is a lightweight server utility, not a content overhaul. It does one job and does it well: it changes the color of Max Raid Den beams and the interface elements tied to them. That means you can make a Fire-themed den glow orange, tint a Water den deep blue, or build a color-coded raid network across your world so players instantly know what they are walking into.
Because it is a server-side mod, players do not need to install anything on their own clients. If you run a Pixelmon server, you install it once and everyone benefits. That alone makes it one of the easiest visual upgrades you can add to a community world.
Supported Versions and Loaders
RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon) is built for Minecraft with Pixelmon installed, and it is designed around the Forge mod loader, which is what Pixelmon itself requires. As with most Pixelmon add-ons, you should match the mod version to your Pixelmon version and your Minecraft version before installing. If you are running an older Pixelmon pack, check the file listing for a build that matches, since newer releases target newer Minecraft versions. Getting this alignment right prevents the most common startup crashes.
How to Install RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon)
Installation is straightforward and takes only a few minutes.
- Download RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon) from the official project page and pick the file that matches your Minecraft and Pixelmon versions.
- Place the .jar file into the mods folder of your server. You do not need to add it to client mods folders.
- Restart the server so the mod loads and generates its configuration files.
- Join as an operator and use the in-game commands to set your colors, or edit the config files directly.
- Run the update command so dens already loaded into the world pick up the new colors.
If you would rather skip the manual file shuffling, the foxygame.net launcher handles RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon) as a one-click install from its add-on catalog, so the correct build drops straight into your mods folder without you hunting for version matches. That is a real time-saver when you are setting up a fresh Pixelmon server and want everything working on the first launch.
Configuring Colors In-Game
You have two routes: edit the configuration files, or use commands. The command route is faster for testing. Every command uses the permission node raidrecolor.admin, so only trusted staff can change anything.
- /raidrecolor reload – reloads the mod from the configuration files.
- /raidrecolor reset – resets all values back to the defaults.
- /raidrecolor update – updates every den already loaded in the world to use your chosen recolors.
- /raidrecolor set <type> <r> <g> <b> [a] – sets a color using red, green, blue, and an optional alpha value.
The available types are beam, primary, secondary, and tertiary. Beam controls the visible light column shooting into the sky, while the other three handle the interface accents. A practical workflow is to set the beam first, run the update command, and then fine-tune the interface colors once you see how it looks in the world.
Picking Colors That Work
Bright, saturated beams read best from a distance, especially at night or during rain. If you are color-coding dens by raid tier or biome, keep the beams distinct and push the interface colors toward darker tones so the text stays readable. Alpha values are useful here: a slightly transparent beam looks atmospheric without washing out the landscape behind it.
Final Thoughts
RaidRecolor (for Pixelmon) is a small mod with a surprisingly large visual impact. It costs almost nothing in performance, needs no client-side installs, and gives server owners a simple way to make Max Raid Dens feel like part of their world rather than a stock feature. Whether you are running a themed adventure map or just want your dens to stand out, this add-on earns its place in your mods folder.