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How to make a Sculk Catalyst in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. A sculk catalyst is a mysteriously, soul-emitting block found in the Ancient City in the Deep Dark biome. When a mob dies near a sculk catalyst, the mob will not drop its experience and an unknown process will consume blocks beneath the dying mob and turn them into sculk blocks.

A sculk catalyst is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

sculk catalyst

Let's explore how to add a sculk catalyst to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A sculk catalyst 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 Sculk Catalyst in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a sculk catalyst 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

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a sculk catalyst 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 sculk catalyst 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 sculk catalyst 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 sculk catalyst 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 sculk catalyst 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 Sculk Catalyst in Survival Mode

You can add a sculk catalyst to your inventory in Survival mode by mining a sculk catalyst with a tool that has been enchanted with Silk Touch. So let's get started!

1. Find a Sculk Catalyst

First, you need to find a sculk catalyst in your Minecraft world. A sculk catalyst is usually found in an Ancient City in the Deep Dark biome.

ancient city

This is what a sculk catalyst looks like:

sculk catalyst and hoe

2. Hold a Tool with Silk Touch

To mine the sculk catalyst, you will need to use a tool that has been enchanted with Silk Touch such as hoe, pickaxe, shovel, or axe:

Hoe

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Pickaxe

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How to make a Stone Pickaxe

How to make a Wooden Pickaxe

Shovel

How to make a Netherite Shovel

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How to make a Stone Shovel

How to make a Wooden Shovel

Axe

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How to make an Iron Axe

How to make a Stone Axe

How to make a Wooden Axe

The efficient tool for mining a sculk catalyst is the hoe. So in this example, we are going to use a diamond hoe that is enchanted with Silk Touch.

3. Mine the Sculk Catalyst

The game control to mine the sculk catalyst depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the sculk catalyst.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the sculk catalyst.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the sculk catalyst.

sculk catalyst dropped

The sculk catalyst will break and a smaller sculk catalyst will float on the ground.

TIP #1: If you break the sculk catalyst with a Silk Touch tool, the sculk catalyst will be dropped (but no XP).

TIP #2: If you break the sculk catalyst without a Silk Touch tool, XP will be dropped (but no sculk catalyst).

4. Pick up the Sculk Catalyst

Make sure you pick up the sculk catalyst before it disappears.

sculk catalyst gathered

Once you pick up the sculk catalyst, it will appear in your hotbar.

sculk catalyst

The sculk catalyst should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sculk Catalyst (minecraft:sculk_catalyst)		64	Java	1.19 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sculk Catalyst (minecraft:sculk_catalyst)	0	64	PE	1.19.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sculk Catalyst (minecraft:sculk_catalyst)	0	64	Xbox One	1.19.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sculk Catalyst (minecraft:sculk_catalyst)	0	64	PS4	1.19.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sculk Catalyst (minecraft:sculk_catalyst)	0	64	Switch	1.19.1 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a sculk catalyst has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sculk Catalyst (minecraft:sculk_catalyst)	0	64	Windows	1.19.0 - 1.20.50

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Sculk Catalyst

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Sculk Catalyst are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
bloom	false	Yes	No	[bloom:false]	Sculk catalyst is not actively spreading the sculk
bloom	true	No	No	[bloom:true]	Sculk catalyst is actively spreading the sculk

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Sculk Catalyst are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
bloom	0	Yes	No	["bloom"=0]	Sculk catalyst is not actively spreading the sculk
bloom	1	No	No	["bloom"=1]	Sculk catalyst is actively spreading the sculk

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Sculk Catalyst are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
bloom	0	Yes	No	["bloom"=0]	Sculk catalyst is not actively spreading the sculk
bloom	1	No	No	["bloom"=1]	Sculk catalyst is actively spreading the sculk

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Sculk Catalyst are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
bloom	0	Yes	No	["bloom"=0]	Sculk catalyst is not actively spreading the sculk
bloom	1	No	No	["bloom"=1]	Sculk catalyst is actively spreading the sculk

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Sculk Catalyst are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
bloom	0	Yes	No	["bloom"=0]	Sculk catalyst is not actively spreading the sculk
bloom	1	No	No	["bloom"=1]	Sculk catalyst is actively spreading the sculk

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Sculk Catalyst are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
bloom	0	Yes	No	["bloom"=0]	Sculk catalyst is not actively spreading the sculk
bloom	1	No	No	["bloom"=1]	Sculk catalyst is actively spreading the sculk

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Sculk Catalyst

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Sculk Catalyst is:

/give @p sculk_catalyst 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sculk Catalyst is:

/give @p sculk_catalyst 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sculk Catalyst is:

/give @p sculk_catalyst 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sculk Catalyst is:

/give @p sculk_catalyst 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sculk Catalyst is:

/give @p sculk_catalyst 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sculk Catalyst is:

/give @p sculk_catalyst 1 0

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