How to Summon a Charged Creeper in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a charged creeper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can summon a charged creeper 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 charged creeper is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.7.2) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.12.0) |
Xbox 360 | No |
Xbox One | Yes (1.12.0) |
PS3 | No |
PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
Wii U | No |
Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.12.0) |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.12.0) |
Education Edition | Yes (1.12.0) |
* 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
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [pos] {powered:1}
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon a charged creeper is:
/summon Creeper [x] [y] [z] {powered:1}
Definitions
- pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- {powered:1} is an optional NBT tag (formerly called data tag) used to specify a charged creeper. See NBT tags for creeper.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:become_charged
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:become_charged is the name of a game event that turns a creeper into a charged creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the charged creeper 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 charged creeper is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:become_charged
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:become_charged is the name of a game event that turns a creeper into a charged creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the charged creeper 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 charged creeper is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:become_charged
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:become_charged is the name of a game event that turns a creeper into a charged creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the charged creeper 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 charged creeper is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:become_charged
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:become_charged is the name of a game event that turns a creeper into a charged creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the charged creeper 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 charged creeper is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:become_charged
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:become_charged is the name of a game event that turns a creeper into a charged creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the charged creeper 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 charged creeper is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to summon a charged creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] minecraft:become_charged
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the charged creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the charged creeper will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:become_charged is the name of a game event that turns a creeper into a charged creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
Examples
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1}
To summon a charged creeper that is named Fred:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1, CustomName:"\"Fred\""}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1}
To summon a charged creeper that is named Fred:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1, CustomName:Fred}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:
/summon Creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1}
To summon a charged creeper that is named Duke:
/summon Creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1, CustomName:Duke}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE):
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:become_charged
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:become_charged
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:become_charged
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:become_charged
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:become_charged
Example in Education Edition
To summon a charged creeper in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ minecraft:become_charged
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 charged creeper in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1}
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 charged creeper will spawn and appear in your world:
You will see the message "Summoned new Creeper" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the charged creeper has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.
Congratulations, you have summoned a charged creeper in Minecraft.
Other Creeper Command Examples
Here are some game command examples for a creeper in Minecraft:
Command Generators
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: