How to Make Money in Cobblemon
Every way to earn Coins and Gems on Complex Cobblemon and Pixelmon
Short answer: The easiest way to make money in Cobblemon on Complex is to stack the daily activities: pick a Job (
/jobs), run Contracts (
/contracts), Hunts (
/hunts) and Bingo (
/bingo), sell to the PokeMart and vote every day. Once your team is strong, the Battle Tower, gyms and the Battle Cafe pay more. These methods work on Complex Cobblemon (cobblemon.mc-complex.com), and most also work on Complex Pixelmon (pixel.mc-complex.com).
⚡ Quick facts
Starting balance: 5,000 coins
Best early methods: /jobs, /contracts, /hunts, /bingo and /vote
Jobs: up to 25,000 coins per job, paid every hour (Cobblemon)
Battle Tower: 360 to 600 coins per floor (Cobblemon)
Tournaments: automated, every 4 hours
Gems: leaderboards, Ranked, Research, tournaments, giveaways and trading
How to make money in Cobblemon as a new player
You start with some coins. When they run out, these are the quickest ways to earn more:
| Method | Command | How it pays |
|---|
| Bingo | /bingo | Catch the Pokemon on your board. The faster you finish, the better the rewards |
| Contracts | /contracts | Finish tasks for rewards. Higher tiers pay more but are harder |
| Hunts | /hunts | Finish hunts of different difficulties. Higher tiers pay more |
| Jobs | /jobs | Pick a job that fits how you play and get paid every hour |
| Playtime rewards | /playtime rewards | Rewards just for playing |
| PokeMart | /shops | Sell unwanted items at the spawn PokeMart |
| PokeStops | /warps | Visit PokeStops at spawn, gyms and more for useful items to use or sell |
| Present Hunts | /presenthunt | Find hidden presents for coins, with bonus rewards for finding every present in an area |
| Races | /races | Parkour and Elytra races |
| Tournaments | /tournament | Automated draft tournaments every 4 hours. You draft a team from a standard set, so no training is needed |
| Voting | /vote | Vote every day for a Vote Key, coins and your Vote Streak |
| Clans | /clans | Join a clan, including beginner-friendly ones, and complete missions together |
Jobs
- Type /jobs and pick the job that fits your playstyle.
- On Cobblemon, each job pays up to 25,000 coins every hour.
- You get 1 job slot. The PokeMaster Dex Rank gives you a second one.
- Example, the Trainer job on Cobblemon: +5,500 coins for a Hidden Ability catch, +10,000 for a shiny, +20,000 for a legendary or Ultra Beast, and +1,000 for each IV% above 80%.
Contracts
Type
/contracts to pick a contract. Higher tiers have better rewards but harder tasks. On Cobblemon:
| Tier | Time limit | Cooldown after |
|---|
| Easy | 4 hours | None |
| Medium | 4 hours | None |
| Hard | 6 hours | 3 hours |
| Insane | 8 hours | 5 hours |
Insane contracts can reward crate keys, Mints, 50,000 to 60,000 coins and more.
Races and Present Hunts
- Races (/races): Parkour and Elytra races pay Coins on Pixelmon and unique Tags on Cobblemon. On Cobblemon, Flash Races also pay Coins: 5,000 for 1st, 4,000 for 2nd, 3,000 for 3rd, 2,000 for 4th and 5th, and 500 for taking part.
- Present Hunts (/presenthunt): each present you find pays coins (200 on Cobblemon). Find every present in an area for extra rewards.
Higher-paying methods for strong teams
Once you have some money and a good team, these pay more but take more time or game knowledge:
| Method | Server | How it works |
|---|
| Battle Tower (/warp battletower) | Both | Bring your three strongest Pokemon and climb for rewards. On Cobblemon, each floor pays 360 to 600 coins |
| Battle Cafe (/warps) | Cobblemon only | A new challenge every 24 hours |
| Gyms (/gyms) | Both | Beat the Gym Leaders for rewards. On Pixelmon, Tier 2 Gym Leaders open after the Gym Gauntlet |
| Breeding (/breeding) | Pixelmon only | Breed battle-ready or rare Pokemon and sell them on the /gts or /ah |
| Player shops and warps (/playerwarps) | Both | Run a shop and a player warp so players can visit to buy and sell |
See
Chest Shops and Player Warps and the
Cobblemon Battle Tower Guide.
How to earn Gems
Gems are the premium currency, so they are harder to get. You can buy them on the
Complex Store, or earn them in game:
- Giveaways: join our Discord for a chance to win Gems and other rewards.
- Leaderboards (/leaderboard): climb the weekly leaderboards. On Cobblemon, the top 18 each week win Gems, from 50 for 1st down to 1.
- Ranked (/ranked, Cobblemon only): battle other players and earn rewards when the season ends.
- Research (/research, Cobblemon only): the top three in the weekly Research win 10, 8 and 5 Gems.
- Tournaments (/tournament): daily automated tournaments, plus the bigger monthly Server-Wide Tournament.
- Trading: trade items or Pokemon for Gems, or sell on the /gts and /ah.
Full details:
Cobblemon Gems Guide.
Cobblemon Money FAQ
How do you make money fast in Cobblemon?
On Complex, run Jobs, Contracts, Hunts and Bingo at the same time, sell spare items at the PokeMart and vote every day. With a strong team, add the Battle Tower and gyms.
How much do Jobs pay in Cobblemon?
On Complex Cobblemon, each job pays up to 25,000 coins every hour. You get one job slot, and the PokeMaster Dex Rank adds a second.
Does the Battle Tower give money?
Yes. On Complex Cobblemon, each Battle Tower floor pays 360 to 600 coins. On Pixelmon, it pays Battle Points for the Battle Tower Shop.
How do I get Gems in Cobblemon?
Climb the weekly leaderboards, place in Ranked and Research, play tournaments, enter Discord giveaways or trade with other players. You can also buy Gems on the store.
How often are tournaments?
An automated draft tournament runs every 4 hours. You draft from a standard set, so you need no training.
Can I sell items to the server?
Yes. Sell unwanted items at the PokeMart with /shops. It is the only shop with fixed prices.
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