# What is Better Caps & why does it exist?
\nWell for one simple reason – I don’t like the flat 2D brims on the original models. I don’t know how but I always manage to look at it head on – making the brim disappear entirely, which gives the model a rater _interesting_ look. Then I remembered that RedRibbon made a better cap for her PokeCostumes addon – which didn’t work with the new 1.7 models. I took that as a challenge, ported the cap to the new Pikachu model and gave it loooots of retexturing to turn one cap into 9!<\/p>\n
## How to install:<\/p>\n As of v1.1 this addon is both a data **and** resource pack so you need to install it as both. It will still work without the datapack installed but you won’t be able to obtain the Partner Pikachu. ### Servers: **Every Player has to have the .zip installed as a `Resource Pack`** ## Supported addons:<\/p>\n ### SpaceworldMons: ## All Pikachu caps and how to obtain them:<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of the protagonists in the Let’s Go! series games, along with the appearance of Starter Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n Obtainable by having your Pikachu use `Volt Tackle` 10x and have 160+ Friendship _”Based on the appearance of the alternative continuity Pok\u00e9mon League Expo hat, Ash Ketchum’s first hat from the alternative movie continuity of I Choose You!, along with the appearance of Partner Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pikachu `Pewter Crunchies` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of the Pok\u00e9mon League Expo hat, Ash Ketchum’s first and original hat from the original Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of Original Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu a `Rage Candy Bar` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of Ash Ketchum’s second hat from the Ruby and Sapphire Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of Hoenn Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu a `Lava Cookie` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of Ash Ketchum’s third hat from the Diamond and Pearl Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of Sinnoh Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu an `Old Gateau` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of Ash Ketchum’s fourth hat from the Black and White Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of Unova Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu a `Casteliacone` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of Ash Ketchum’s fifth hat from the XY Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of Kalos Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu a `Lumiose Galette` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of Ash Ketchum’s sixth hat from the Sun and Moon Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of Alola Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu a `Big Malasada` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n _”Based on the appearance of Ash Ketchum’s seventh and final hat from the Sun and Moon Pok\u00e9mon anime series, along with the appearance of World Cap Pikachu in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.”_ <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtainable by giving Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu `Smoked-Tail Curry` to hold _(in its cosmetic slot)_<\/p>\n<\/details>\n ## Where to get help, leave a suggestion or report a bug?: ## Licensing: Dislike the simplistic two-dimensional & flat caps from Cobblemon 1.7? – Well, I might just have what you need!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":27964,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"better-caps","_minecraft_project_id":"mbndKTrW","_minecraft_author":"Lvnatic","_minecraft_license":"CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0","_minecraft_downloads":1069334,"_minecraft_follows":22,"_minecraft_client_side":"optional","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"better-caps.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":199075,"_minecraft_version_count":3,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-15T17:07:03.396519Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2025-12-05T04:32:26.894265Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2026-04-16T12:44:28.101465Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/better-caps","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":27964,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-01T10:54:35+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"26b3450e3b5d5a4a2dfd7144beaa61ce","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[84,156,88,6,137,92],"mod_loader":[86,9],"minecraft_version":[37],"class_list":["post-27963","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-datapack","mod_category-decoration","mod_category-equipment","mod_category-minecraft","mod_category-mobs","mod_category-utility","mod_loader-datapack","mod_loader-minecraft","minecraft_version-1-21-1"],"yoast_head":"\nClick for instructions!<\/summary>\n
\n### Singleplayer:
\n**Put the .zip in `\/saves\/[WORLDNAME]\/datapacks`**
\n**Put the .zip in `\/resourcepacks`**
\n**Enable in game `ESC – Options – Resource Packs`** <\/p>\n
\n**Put the .zip in `\/world\/datapacks`**
\n_Sometimes it’s called myworld, or something similar, sometimes it has a name instead_
\n_If you’re in doubt about the correct folder, consult your server providers guide on how to add datapacks_ <\/p>\n
\n_Best option if for them to have it installed and enabled in their clients_
\n_It’s possible to add them to server resources, but note that there have been issues with this for some cobblemon addons, so try whatever method suits you better_
\n<\/details>\nClick to expand!<\/summary>\n
\nGives Gorochu access to all the better cap models
\n_Support was added in Better Caps v1.2_
\n### Suggestions:
\nIf you have a public addon that uses the Pikachu caps or know of any & want me to add support for it – lmk and I can make that happen! Just hit me up on discord _(either DMs or preferably my linked support channels)_ and I’ll see what I can do.<\/p>\n<\/details>\nStarter Pikachu<\/summary>\n
\n### What’s different about it?
\n1. Has a 430 Base Stat Total _(45 HP, 80 ATK, 50 DEF, 75 SPA, 60 SPD, 120 SPE)_ and 31 in all IVs
\n2. Gets access to all its exclusive moves _(Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, Pika Papow)_
\n3. It’s a bit smaller than regular Pikachu and can’t evolve nor change its cap
\n4. It changes from the medium fast to the medium slow experience group<\/p>\n
\n_Note that Pikachu only learn Volt Tackle via TMs or Tutors so you need some extra mods!_
\n_Also note that in order for it to work properly you **have** to follow the install instructions, specifically the datapack part, else you will be locked out of getting it!_<\/p>\n<\/details>\nPartner Cap<\/summary>\n
Original Cap<\/summary>\n
Hoenn Cap<\/summary>\n
Sinnoh Cap<\/summary>\n
Unova Cap<\/summary>\n
Kalos Cap<\/summary>\n
Alola Cap<\/summary>\n
World Cap<\/summary>\n
\nYou have two options, depending on which discord server you wanna join. I mean you can join both but please don’t ask the same question in both channels. Like fr – I won’t answer faster if y’all spam me with messages kekw
\n### The Cobblemon Discord
\n1. Join the Cobblemon Discord
\n2. Go to this channel
\n### The Mega Showdown Discord
\n1. Join the Mega Showdown Discord
\n2. Go to this channel<\/p>\n
\nThis Addon is licensed under **CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0**, meaning you are allowed to use it on public servers\/modpacks **only** if you provide **sufficient credit** and **don’t** put anything from this addon behind a paywall! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"