You can summon an axolotl whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command. Here are the different types of axolotls that you can summon in the game:
Let's explore how to do this.
The command to summon an axolotl is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
* 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.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- nbt is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the axolotl such as {CustomName:"\"Buddy\""} or {Health:10.0f}. See NBT tags for axolotl.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an axolotl is:
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the axolotl. See spawn events for axolotl.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the axolotl. It will appear as a nametag above the axolotl.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the axolotl will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the axolotl will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an axolotl is:
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the axolotl. See spawn events for axolotl.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the axolotl. It will appear as a nametag above the axolotl.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the axolotl will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the axolotl will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an axolotl is:
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the axolotl. See spawn events for axolotl.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the axolotl. It will appear as a nametag above the axolotl.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the axolotl will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the axolotl will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an axolotl is:
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the axolotl. See spawn events for axolotl.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the axolotl. It will appear as a nametag above the axolotl.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the axolotl will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the axolotl will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an axolotl is:
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the axolotl. See spawn events for axolotl.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the axolotl. It will appear as a nametag above the axolotl.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the axolotl is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the axolotl will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the axolotl will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to summon an axolotl using the /summon command is:
/summon axolotl [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon axolotl <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the axolotl should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the axolotl will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the axolotl. See spawn events for axolotl.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the axolotl. It will appear as a nametag above the axolotl.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft Java Edition:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl that is named Buddy:
/summon axolotl ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Buddy\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft PE:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon axolotl 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon axolotl ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon axolotl 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon axolotl 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon axolotl ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon an axolotl in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon axolotl
To summon an axolotl at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon axolotl -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon an axolotl in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
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 axolotl will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned an axolotl in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: