How to make a Pearlescent Froglight in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a pearlescent froglight with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a pearlescent froglight is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. A pearlescent froglight is one of 3 types of froglights (ochre, verdant, and pearlescent). It is a light block that emits light level 15 which is the highest light level in the game, so it would be a great block for builds or to take to the Deep Dark.

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Let's explore how to add a pearlescent froglight to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A pearlescent froglight is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.19.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.19.0)
Education Edition	No

* 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.

Where to find a Pearlescent Froglight in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a pearlescent froglight in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a pearlescent froglight in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a pearlescent froglight in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a pearlescent froglight in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a pearlescent froglight in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.19.1 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a pearlescent froglight in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Pearlescent Froglight in Survival Mode

You can add a pearlescent froglight to your inventory in Survival mode by interacting a frog with a magma cube. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Warm Frog

First, you need to find a warm frog. These are the white frogs that spawn naturally in the Mangrove Swamp biome.

TIP: However, a warm frog can also be obtained by spawning a tadpole in a warm biome. As the tadpole ages, it will grow into a warm frog when it becomes an adult. Some of the biomes where tadpoles grow into warm frogs are the Mangrove Swamp, Jungle, Bamboo Jungle, Desert, Badlands, and Savanna biomes.

Here is a picture of what a warm frog looks like:

warm frog

2. Use a Lead on the Frog

Next, you want to place a lead on the frog. The game control to tie the lead to the frog depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the frog.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you move your pointer over the frog and press the Leash button.
For Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the frog.

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3. Take the Frog through the Nether Portal

Now that you have the frog leashed, take the frog through the Nether Portal to the Nether dimension.

how to make pearlescent frogligh

4. Go to the Basalt Deltas

Once in the Nether dimension, you want to find the Basalt Deltas. This is the biome where you can find magma cubes.

how to make pearlescent frogligh

5. Watch as the Frog drops Pearlescent Froglights

Finally, lead the frog near the small magma cubes. When the frog eats the small magma cube, a pearlescent froglight is dropped.

TIP: You may want to temporarily remove the lead, so that the frog has the freedom to move around and eat the small magma cubes faster.

how to make pearlescent frogligh

As each pearlescent froglight is dropped, make sure you pick it up and add it to your inventory.

pearlescent froglight

Congratulations, you've now learned how to add a pearlescent froglight to your inventory.