ExtraMegastonesXL: Add Custom Mega Evolutions to Pixelmon
Pixelmon enriches Minecraft with Pokémon mechanics, yet the default mega evolution roster is limited. ExtraMegastonesXL shatters that ceiling by providing a flexible system to introduce custom mega forms. This addon ships with an example datapack and resource pack that morph Bronzong into Mega Bronzong, giving you a ready-to-use template for your own designs.
What the Example Pack Delivers
The ExtraMegastonesXL-Example bundle splits into two components: a datapack that rewrites game logic and a resource pack that handles aesthetics. The datapack overrides Bronzong's species file, assigning a new trigger item—extramegastonesxl:megastone_1—to initiate the evolution. The resource pack supplies a fresh texture for Mega Bronzong, recolors the mega stone icon, and localizes the item name to "Bronzonite." This modular approach leaves core Pixelmon files intact, ensuring safe updates.
How the System Operates
Pixelmon stores all Pokémon data in JSON files within its jar archives. The datapack replaces the target species file, pointing to a custom evolution item. The resource pack then overrides textures and language strings. These two components work in tandem: the datapack handles the logic, while the resource pack provides the visual and linguistic polish. This method preserves compatibility with future Pixelmon releases. For newcomers, the standard JSON files included with Pixelmon serve as an excellent reference for understanding the data structure.
Installation and Version Compatibility
To begin, download ExtraMegastonesXL: Add Custom Mega Evolutions to Pixelmon and place the datapack in your world's datapacks folder, and the resource pack in resourcepacks. For a hassle-free experience, launchers like