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 |description=A list of frequently-asked questions related to Pixelmon's spawning system.
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This is a list of frequently asked questions in regards to the spawning mechanics of Pixelmon. Any questions in regards to setting up Better Spawner or Spawning JSONs will be linked to the appropriate page.

== Questions ==

'''How is a Pokémon's rarity determined?'''

Within the [[External JSON files]] for <code>spawning</code> each Pokémon is assigned a rarity value of <code>0.1</code> to <code>300</code>. Then these values are compared against any other Pokémon within the same [[Biome]], [[Times]], Y-axis, and Weather to determine the overall rarity for each Pokémon at that moment. The command <code>/checkspawns</code> will help determine that for you and present an easy to see percentage guide for what can spawn in your location at that moment. Options to be used with said commands can be found [[Config|here]]. Certain Pokémon will be rarer than others due to method of [[evolution]], stage of [[evolution]], or viability of acquisition. Others will be excluded due to the method of obtaining said Pokémon (i.e [[Fossil]] Pokémon or Baby Pokémon).

'''Why does the Wiki not use % for rarity anymore?'''

We have moved from using percentages to a rarity scale. Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, and Ultra Rare depending on the rarity value set in the [[External JSON files]]. This will provide a baseline guide as to what is meant to be easy to find compared to what is not. Percentages can differ depending on too many factors to create an accurate guide. Especially if you are on a border between [[biomes]], you will pick up spawn checks for both which will skew the results greatly.

'''How does Legendary spawning work?'''

[[Legendary Pokémon]] have their own spawning process that is separate from regular Pokémon and [[Ultra Beasts]]. They also have several options in the <code>pixelmon.hocon</code> that you can edit to change up their interval for spawn attempts as well as chance that a spawn attempt will succeed. These options in the <code>pixelmon.hocon</code> are <code>legendarySpawnTicks</code> and <code>legendarySpawnChance</code> respectively. There are also [[Legendaries]] who spawn outside of this normal convention, and subsequently there are alternative options for those, i.e. shrine spawning.

'''How does Ultra Beast spawning work?'''

[[Ultra Beasts]] use the same spawning mechanics and system that regular Pokémon use for the overworld. The only difference is these Pokémon can only be found in [[Ultra Space]] and will be found within their respective [[biomes]] as they are added in. They will be treated as a Ultra Rare Pokémon.

'''How do I edit the spawn files?'''

You can enable [[External JSON files]] via the <code>pixelmon.hocon</code> and changing the selection on <code>useExternalJSONFiles</code> from false to true. Upon reload you will have a <code>pixelmon</code> folder. Enter this folder and find <code>spawning</code>. From there you will see a <code>default</code> selection. Select this and then you will see a series of choices that you can select and edit depending on your choices. These choices include <code>caverock</code>, <code>fishing</code>, <code>grass</code>, <code>headbutt</code>, <code>legendaries</code>, <code>megas</code>, <code>npcs</code>, <code>rocksmash</code>, <code>standard</code>, and <code>sweetscent</code>. The most commonly edited section will be <code>standard</code> as these are the spawns within the overworld.

'''How do I stop all spawning?'''

There is a variety of methods that can be used to stop spawning in various capacities. If you are trying to stop spawning via generations then you can go into the <code>pixelmon.hocon</code> and find the section <code>Generations of Pokémon to Spawn</code> and then turning each one to <code>false</code>. You can also enter the [[Better Spawner/Config]] and edit the <code>dimension</code> section. You can remove any valid dimension IDs and replace them with a random numerical ID that will not be used.

'''How can I stop spawns in this one area or dimension?'''

You can enter the [[Better Spawner/Config]] and edit the <code>dimension</code> section. You can remove the dimension ID for wherever you do not want the Pokémon to spawn. Conversely, you can also use this method to add new dimensions for Pokémon to spawn in. To stop spawns within a certain area you can dictate this by editing the <code>"globalCompositeCondition"</code> and set an <code>anticondition</code> with <code>minX</code>, <code>maxX</code>, <code>minZ</code>, and <code>maxZ</code>. This will create a boxed area where Pokémon will not spawn naturally. If you are on a server you can also use plugins such as GriefDefender and set specific flags to stop spawning within a claim.

'''How does [[Ditto]] Spawn?'''

[[Ditto]] spawns disguised as another Pokémon. Upon successful capture there is a 0.00005% chance of the captured Pokémon turning into a [[Ditto]]. List of Pokémon that [[Ditto]] can be disguised as can be found on it's wiki page.

'''How does [[Meltan]] spawn?'''

[[Meltan]] has a 1/3072 chance of spawning upon taking smelted metal ore product out of a furnace. These ores are Iron, Gold, [[Bauxite]] and [[Silicon]]. Smelting more than one item will increase the chance linearly, where a stack (64) of smelted items will yield a 64/3072 chance to spawn [[Meltan]] when taken out of the furnace. Upon catching, there is a 25% chance that the [[Meltan]] will become a [[Ditto]].

'''Why how can I stop Pokémon from spawning in my base?'''

Pokémon have certain blocks that can be spawned on that are listed on the [[Better Spawner/Config]]. Check to ensure that you are not using anything that would be considered Land or Tree Top. There are many players who like to make tree houses or have nice foliage decorations, but this is prime spawning habitat.

'''Why am I only seeing low level/low amounts of Pokémon spawning around me?'''

Check your <code>pixelmon.hocon</code> and ensure the option <code>spawnLevelsCloserToPlayerLevels</code> is set to <code>false</code>. It naturally is set to <code>true</code> to allow for an easier start for single player games. Other options to help with low amounts of Pokémon can be also found in the [[Config]]. These options include <code>entitiesPerPlayer</code>, <code>maximumDistanceFromCentre</code>, <code>maximumSpawnedPokemon</code>, <code>minimumDistanceBetweenSpawns</code>, <code>minimumDistanceFromCentre</code>, <code>spawnFrequency</code>, and <code>spawnsPerPass</code>. There are a couple other options that have to deal with horizontal and vertical tracking (Guessing where you are going to be and trying to prep the area) and you can find those in the [[Config]] as well.

'''Why are Pokémon spawning and then disappearing right away?'''

Please ensure that you are not in vanish or /v as this will immediately despawn any Pokémon around you. Also please ensure that the option <code>spawn-animals</code> is set to <code>true</code> in the <code>server.properties</code> as this is still needed to allow spawns.

'''Why does this [[biome]] not have as many Pokémon spawning in it compared to the rest?'''

Pixelmon supports a couple different [[biome]] mods. Sometimes these [[biomes]] do not fall under the standard description of one of our [[Better Spawner/Categories]]. In this case manual additions are made and sometimes the disparity between [[Night]] and [[Day]] are extremely visible. In these cases you can always make suggestions for additions [https://pixelmonmod.com/viewforum.php?f=146 here] or you can edit the spawn files yourselves as outlined in a prior FAQ.

'''There are too many flying Pokémon. How can I lower the amount of them?'''

You can set a custom interval through [[Better Spawner]]. By setting how often it will allow something with the interval tag, you can reduce the amount of flying Pokémon to a certain number within a specific timeframe. An example of how to set one up can be found [[Better_Spawner/Config|here]]. We have now re-added a [[Config]] option to set the amount of fliers.

'''Why are things being changed?'''

For the overall balance and depth of the mod changes are made to provide a better experience for all players. With the addition of new biomes, mechanics, and Pokémon; changes have to be made to adjust existing spawns to allow these new things to fit seamlessly into your world.

== Version History ==
[[Version history/Spawning]]