This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a squid with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
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You can summon a squid whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.
Let”s explore how to do this.
Supported Platforms
The command to summon a squid is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
![]() Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
Yes (1.7.2) |
![]() Pocket Edition (PE) |
Yes (0.16.0) |
![]() Xbox 360 |
No |
![]() Xbox One |
Yes (1.2) |
![]() PS3 |
No |
![]() PS4 |
Yes (1.14.0) |
![]() Wii U |
No |
![]() Nintendo Switch |
Yes (1.5.0) |
![]() Windows 10 Edition |
Yes (0.16.0) |
![]() Education Edition |
Yes (0.14.2) |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
Summon Command
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Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 and 1.16, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon Squid
Definitions
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon squid
/summon squid
DefinitionsnameTag is the custom name to assign to the squid. It will appear as a nametag above the squid.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon squid
/summon squid
DefinitionsnameTag is the custom name to assign to the squid. It will appear as a nametag above the squid.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon squid
DefinitionsnameTag is the custom name to assign to the squid. It will appear as a nametag above the squid.
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Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon squid
/summon squid
DefinitionsnameTag is the custom name to assign to the squid. It will appear as a nametag above the squid.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon squid
/summon squid
DefinitionsnameTag is the custom name to assign to the squid. It will appear as a nametag above the squid.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.14.31, the syntax to summon a squid using the /summon command is:
/summon squid
/summon squid
/summon squid
DefinitionsnameTag is the custom name to assign to the squid. It will appear as a nametag above the squid.
Examples
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Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 and 1.16
To summon a squid in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 and 1.16:
/summon squidTo summon a squid that is named George:
/summon squid ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:””George””}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12
To summon a squid in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:
/summon squidTo summon a squid that is named George:
/summon squid ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:George}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10
To summon a squid in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:
/summon SquidTo summon a squid that is named Inky:
/summon Squid ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Inky}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a squid in Minecraft PE:
/summon squidTo summon a squid at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon squid 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a squid in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon squidTo summon a squid that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon squid ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a squid in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon squidTo summon a squid at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon squid 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a squid in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon squidTo summon a squid at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon squid 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a squid in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon squidTo summon a squid that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon squid ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a squid in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon squidTo summon a squid at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon squid -70 63 12
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button

at the top of the screen.For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button

on the controller.For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we are going to summon a squid in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14 with the following command:
/summon squidType the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the squid will spawn and appear in your world:
You will see the message “Summoned new Squid” appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the squid has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.
TIP: If you summon a squid on land, the squid will begin to take damage and eventually die. The ink sacs will be left behind to gather.
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Congratulations, you have summoned a squid in Minecraft.
Command Generators
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: