Another Cobblemon Moves API [ACMA]

ACMA is a minimalist API for Cobblemon that allows you to add moves to existing Pokémon without overwriting their original data. Unlike standard datapacks that replace entire species files, ACMA merges your additions at server startup, ensuring compatibility with other mods.

Key Features

• Non-Destructive Merging: Add moves without touching original species files.
• Full Move Support: Compatible with Level-up, TM, Tutor, Egg, and Legacy moves.
• Smart Logic: If a move is added at a lower level than its existing entry, ACMA automatically prioritizes the lower level.
• Simple Format: Uses clean, readable json files.

Quick Start Guide

1. File Structure

Create a JSON file in your datapack or mod:

data/[your_namespace]/moves_additions/[filename].json

Example: data/my_cool_mod/moves_additions/pikachu_moves.json

2. JSON Format

Example for Pikachu:

{
  "target": "cobblemon:pikachu",
  "moves": [
    "1:tackle",
    "5:growl",
    "tm:thunderbolt",
    "tutor:iron_tail",
    "egg:volt_tackle",
    "legacy:surf"
  ]
}

3. Prefixes Explained

• Level:Move (e.g., 1:tackle): Learned at the specified level.
• tm:Move: Technical Machine.
• tutor:Move: Move Tutor.
• egg:Move: Breeding/Egg moves.
• legacy:Move: Event or past-generation moves.

4. Practical Example (Arceus)

To give Arceus the move Redemption (A new custom move) at level 100:

File: data/cobblemon/moves_additions/arceus_redemption.json

{
  "target": "cobblemon:arceus",
  "moves": [
    "100:redemption"
  ]
}

Installation

1. Download the .jar file.
2. Drop it into your mods folder.
3. Launch the game!