Pixelmon Server Hosting
We recommend 6 GB of RAM (minimum 4 GB) for a Pixelmon server on Forge 1.16.5.
Pokémon pack · Forge · Minecraft 1.16.5
Why host Pixelmon on Prism Nodes
Single-thread speed that drives your TPS
Pixelmon is a CPU-bound, single-thread-heavy workload, so raw per-core speed sets your tick rate far more than core count. Every plan pairs high-clock AMD Ryzen 9 9950X cores (Ryzen 9 7900 on Basic) with DDR5 memory and Gen 4 NVMe storage, so chunk loading, world generation, and mod tick logic stay fast deep into a modded world.
Deploy the pack in seconds
Install Pixelmon straight from CurseForge and Modrinth in a single click from our Pterodactyl-based panel — no manual jar setup.
Aikar's flags, applied for you
The panel matches your loader and version and applies Aikar's GC flags automatically for steady garbage collection under load.
Terabit+ DDoS protection
Multi-layer, terabit-scale filtering keeps your Pixelmon server online through attacks, with no extra configuration.
Live in under 60 seconds
Your server provisions the moment you order, with 10 datacenter locations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and 24/7 support.
How to make a Pixelmon server
- 1Pick a plan with at least 6 GB of RAM so Pixelmon has the headroom it needs from day one.
- 2Install Pixelmon in one click from the modpack list in our Pterodactyl-based panel, or upload the pack's server files directly for a custom build.
- 3Allocate memory with matching
-Xmsand-Xmxvalues plus Aikar's flags — our panel applies them for steady garbage collection under a modded load. - 4Start the server, connect with the matching Pixelmon version on your Forge 1.16.5 client, and invite your players.
How much RAM does a Pixelmon server need?
For most groups we recommend 6 GB of RAM to run Pixelmon on Forge 1.16.5. That headroom keeps the world at a smooth 20 TPS while the pack loads its chunks, entities, and world generation. You can start as low as 4 GB for a small group on an already-explored map, but a pokémon pack like this is memory-hungry, and running short of heap is the most common cause of lag and crashes.
RAM needs climb with your player count, render and simulation distance, the size of freshly generated terrain, and any extra mods or datapacks you add on top of the base pack. If you regularly host a full group, explore new chunks, or raise the view distance, size up a tier rather than sitting at the 4 GB floor.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a Pixelmon server need?
We recommend 6 GB of RAM for a Pixelmon server on Forge 1.16.5, with 4 GB as a workable minimum for a small group. Add more as your player count, view distance, or extra mods grow.
How do I install Pixelmon on my server?
Deploy a plan, then install Pixelmon in one click from the modpack list in our Pterodactyl-based panel, or upload the pack's server files yourself. The panel sets up the Forge loader and Java flags for you.
What Minecraft version and loader does Pixelmon use?
Pixelmon runs on Forge for Minecraft 1.16.5. Make sure your client loads the matching pack version so it connects cleanly to the server.