You’ve been wandering around your Minecraft world for hours. You finally found a "Megaroid" at Y-level 5, spent ages mining that single Keystone, and maybe even snagged a raw mega stone from a hollow "Megasite" deeper down. But now you’re staring at your screen wondering why your Charizard won't change shape. It’s frustrating. Honestly, the Cobblemon Mega Showdown Mega Ring (or bracelet, if you prefer the look) is one of those things that seems simple until you're actually trying to craft the darn thing.
The Mega Showdown addon is basically the gold standard for adding high-tier battle mechanics to Cobblemon. It’s not just about the stats. It’s about that flashy animation and the absolute raw power of a Mega Rayquaza or a Mega Lucario. But if you don't have the right gear equipped in the right slots, you're just carrying around expensive rocks.
The Gear You Actually Need
First off, let’s clear up the confusion. To Mega Evolve, you need three specific things. You need a Pokémon that is actually capable of evolving. You need that Pokémon’s specific Mega Stone (like a Charizardite X). And most importantly, you need the player-side trigger: the Mega Ring or Mega Bracelet.
Without the ring, your Pokémon is just holding a pretty marble.
Finding the Keystone
You can't just craft a Keystone out of thin air. You have to hunt for it. Look for "Megaroids." These are solid spheres that generate underground, usually around Y-level 5. They look a bit like geodes but are way more valuable. You’ll need a diamond pickaxe or better to mine it. Don’t use Silk Touch. If you do, you won't get the drop you need.
The Crafting Recipe
Once you have that Keystone, head to a crafting table. The recipe for a standard Mega Bracelet (which functions the same as the ring) usually looks like this:
- 5 Iron Ingots
- 2 Apricorns (any color usually works, but check your specific pack version)
- 1 Diamond
- 1 Keystone
Basically, you’re making a high-tech piece of jewelry to channel all that energy.
Equipping the Mega Ring
This is where most people get stuck. They have the bracelet in their inventory and think they’re good to go. Nope.
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If you are using the Mega Showdown addon, you likely have a dedicated "Gimmick" slot in your inventory UI. If you look at your character screen, you’ll see four small icons. One is for Z-Moves, one for Terastallization, one for Dynamax, and the one that looks like a little DNA strand? That’s your Mega slot.
Put the Mega Ring there. If you don't see those slots, you might need to check if you have an accessory mod like Curios or Trinkets installed. Most modpacks like Freedom Frontiers or AllTheMons include these by default. If you're building your own pack, make sure those dependencies are met or the ring won't have a place to sit.
Why Your Mega Evolution Isn't Working
You have the ring. Your Blaziken is holding Blazikenite. You press the button... and nothing happens. It happens to the best of us. Usually, it’s one of three things:
- The Hidden Limit: Mega Showdown sometimes has a "one Mega per party" rule that gets buggy. If you have a Mega-evolved Pokémon sitting in your PC, the game might think you've already used your "one per battle" limit. Check your boxes. If you see a Mega form in there, pull it out and revert it.
- Keybind Conflicts: Check your settings. The default key to Mega Evolve is often "K" or a button in the battle menu. If "K" is bound to your map or a different mod, the command never reaches the Pokémon.
- Friendship Levels: Some versions of the addon require a certain friendship level. If you just caught that Lucario and he hates you, he’s not going to Mega Evolve for you. Go win some battles or feed him some berries first.
Crafting Specific Mega Stones
Getting the Cobblemon Mega Showdown Mega Ring is only half the battle. You also need the stones. You find "Raw Mega Stones" in hollow spheres called Megasites (usually around Y-level -20).
To turn a Raw Mega Stone into a specific one, you usually use a Stonecutter or a crafting table. For example, a Raw Mega Stone plus a Flame Orb might give you Charizardite Y. A Mystic Water might give you Blastoisite. It’s kinda trial and error if you don't have JEI (Just Enough Items) installed, so honestly, just install JEI. It’ll save you a massive headache.
Actionable Next Steps
- Check your Y-levels: If you’re low on Keystones, strip mine at Y=5. If you need stones, go down to the deepslate layers around Y=-20.
- Fix your UI: Open your inventory and make sure the ring is in the DNA icon slot, not just sitting in your hotbar.
- Revert Boxed Megas: If you can't evolve, check your PC for "stuck" Mega forms and bring them back to normal.
- Update the Mod: If you’re on Cobblemon 1.5 or 1.6, the 1.7 update changed how some items interact. Ensure your Mega Showdown version matches your Cobblemon version exactly.
Once that ring is on your finger and the stone is in your Pokémon's hand, you're ready to dominate the next gym or player duel. Just remember: one Mega per battle. Use it when it counts.