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Cobblemon Gems Guide: How to Earn and Use Gems (2026)
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Cobblemon Gems Guide
How to earn Gems, what they are for, and how to turn them into gift cards
Short answer: Gems in Cobblemon on Complex are the premium currency, on both Complex Cobblemon (cobblemon.mc-complex.com) and Complex Pixelmon (pixel.mc-complex.com). You earn them in game from weekly leaderboards, Ranked, Professor's Research, tournaments, giveaways and trading, or buy them on the store. Spend them on big trades, auctions and the GTS, or turn them into store gift cards with /gemstogc at $1 per Gem.How to earn Gems, what they are for, and how to turn them into gift cards
⚡ Quick facts
Type: premium currency on Cobblemon and PixelmonEarn in game: leaderboards, Ranked, Research, tournaments, giveaways and trading
Convert: /gemstogc, $1 gift card per Gem
Convert amounts: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 or 1,000 Gems
Sending Gems: through /trade, the GTS or the Auction House (not /pay)
Buy: the Complex Store
📖 In this guide
What are Gems in Cobblemon
Gems are a premium currency on both Pixelmon and Cobblemon. They are much rarer and worth more than Coins. You can turn Gems into gift cards for the Donor Store, or use them to buy items and Pokemon on the Global Trade Station (/gts) and Auction House (/ah).How to get Gems in Cobblemon
| Source | Server | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly leaderboards (/leaderboard) | Both | Climb the weekly leaderboards. On Cobblemon, the top 18 win Gems each week, from 50 for 1st down to 1 for 18th |
| Ranked (/ranked) | Cobblemon only | Battle other players and climb the ladder. Rewards are paid when the season ends |
| Professor's Research (/research) | Cobblemon only | Complete the weekly Research objective. The top three win 10, 8 and 5 Gems |
| Tournaments (/tournament) | Both | Daily automated tournaments, plus the bigger monthly Server-Wide Tournament |
| Giveaways | Both | Join our Discord and enter giveaways for Gems and other rewards |
| Trading | Both | Trade items, Pokemon or other valuables for Gems, or sell on the /gts and /ah |
| Complex Store | Both | Buy Gems on the Complex Store |
What Gems are used for
- Trading: high-value trades like Legend Spins, legendaries and Custom Gear (Pixelmon).
- Gift cards: turn Gems into store gift cards, and back.
- Auctions: bid Gems on high-value items in /ah.
- GTS: buy and sell Pokemon and items for Gems on /gts.
How to turn Gems into a gift card
- Type /gemstogc in game.
- Pick an amount: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 or 1,000 Gems. Each Gem is worth $1 of gift card.
- Get your gift card code and use it on the Donor Store.
💡 Tip: Can't find your gift card code? Check your /mail in game and your Discord DMs for a message from our Complexity Bot.
How to buy Gems
- Pixelmon: Pixelmon Gems on the store
- Cobblemon: Cobblemon Gems on the store
How to trade Gems safely
- /pay only sends Coins, so you can't send Gems with it.
- To trade Gems with another player, use /trade.
- You can also buy and sell for Gems on the /gts and /ah.
Cobblemon Gems FAQ
How do you get Gems in Cobblemon?
On Complex Cobblemon, earn Gems from the weekly leaderboards, Ranked, Professor's Research, tournaments, Discord giveaways and trading. You can also buy them on the Complex Store.
What are Gems used for?
Gems are used for high-value trades, Auction House and GTS deals, and store gift cards.
How do I turn Gems into a gift card?
Type /gemstogc in game and pick an amount from 5 to 1,000 Gems. You get a gift card code to use on the Donor Store.
How much is one Gem worth?
One Gem converts into $1 of Complex gift card with /gemstogc.
Can I send Gems with /pay?
No. /pay only sends Coins. Trade Gems with /trade, the GTS or the Auction House.
Where is my gift card code?
Check your /mail in game and your Discord DMs for a message from the Complexity Bot.
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