You can summon a 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.
The command to summon a creeper 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) 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 creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [pos] [nbt]
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon Creeper [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]
Definitions
- pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- nbt or dataTag is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the creeper such as {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for creeper.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the creeper. It will appear as a nametag above the creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the 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 creeper 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 creeper will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the creeper will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the creeper. It will appear as a nametag above the creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the 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 creeper 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 creeper will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the creeper will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the creeper. It will appear as a nametag above the creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the 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 creeper 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 creeper will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the creeper will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the creeper. It will appear as a nametag above the creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the 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 creeper 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 creeper will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the creeper will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the creeper. It will appear as a nametag above the creeper.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the 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 creeper 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 creeper will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the creeper will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the syntax to summon a creeper using the /summon command is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon creeper <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a creeper is:
/summon creeper [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the creeper. See spawn events for creeper.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the creeper. It will appear as a nametag above the creeper.
- 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 creeper in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper that is named Larry:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Larry\""}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12
To summon a creeper in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper that is named Larry:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Larry}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10
To summon a creeper in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:
/summon Creeper
To summon a creeper that is named Duke:
/summon Creeper ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Duke}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a creeper in Minecraft PE:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon creeper 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a creeper in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon creeper ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a creeper in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon creeper 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a creeper in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon creeper 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a creeper in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon creeper ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a creeper in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon creeper
To summon a creeper at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon creeper -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a creeper 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 creeper will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned a creeper in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: