This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a black cat (just like you would find in a Witch’s Hut) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon a black cat whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.

Let’s explore how to do this.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Summon Command

Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [pos] {variant:all_black}

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18, the syntax to summon a black cat is:

/summon cat [pos] {CatType:10}

Definitions

  • pos or x y z is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn.
  • {variant:all_black} and {CatType:10} are optional NBT tags (formerly called data tags) used to specify a black cat, depending on your version of Minecraft. See NBT tags for cat.

Examples

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19 and 1.20

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Java Edition 1.19 and 1.20:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black}

To summon a black cat that is named Ember:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black, CustomName:"\"Ember\""}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Java Edition 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {CatType:10}

To summon a black cat that is named Ember:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {CatType:10, CustomName:"\"Ember\""}

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 black cat in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black}

Type 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 black cat will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message “Summoned new Cat” appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the black cat has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a black cat in Minecraft.

Other Cat Command Examples

Here are some game command examples for a cat in Minecraft:

How to Summon a Cat

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