Let's explore how to do this.
The command to summon a magma cube 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 magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube [pos] [nbt]
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon LavaSlime [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]
Definitions
- pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube 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 magma cube such as {NoAI:1} or {Size:3}. See NBT tags for magma cube.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the magma cube. See spawn events for magma cube.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the magma cube. It will appear as a nametag above the magma cube.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the magma cube 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 magma cube 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 magma cube will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the magma cube will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the magma cube. See spawn events for magma cube.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the magma cube. It will appear as a nametag above the magma cube.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the magma cube 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 magma cube 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 magma cube will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the magma cube will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the magma cube. See spawn events for magma cube.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the magma cube. It will appear as a nametag above the magma cube.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the magma cube 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 magma cube 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 magma cube will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the magma cube will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the magma cube. See spawn events for magma cube.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the magma cube. It will appear as a nametag above the magma cube.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the magma cube 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 magma cube 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 magma cube will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the magma cube will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the magma cube. See spawn events for magma cube.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the magma cube. It will appear as a nametag above the magma cube.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the magma cube 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 magma cube 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 magma cube will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the magma cube 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 magma cube using the /summon command is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon magma_cube <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.4, 1.7 and 1.9, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magma_cube [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.0, the syntax to summon a magma cube is:
/summon magmacube [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the magma cube should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the magma cube will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the magma cube. See spawn events for magma cube.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the magma cube. It will appear as a nametag above the magma cube.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in 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
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a medium magma cube:
/summon magma_cube ~ ~ ~ {Size:1}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:
/summon LavaSlime
To summon a large magma cube:
/summon LavaSlime ~ ~ ~ {Size:3}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft PE 1.1 and higher:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a magma cube at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon magma_cube 12 65 -8
Example in Pocket Edition (PE) 1.0
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft PE 1.0:
/summon magmacube
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a magma cube that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon magma_cube ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a magma cube at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon magma_cube 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a magma cube at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon magma_cube 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.1 and higher:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a magma cube that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon magma_cube ~ ~1 ~
Example in Windows 10 Edition 1.0
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.0:
/summon magmacube
Example in Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher:
/summon magma_cube
To summon a magma cube at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon magma_cube -70 63 12
Example in Education Edition 1.0
To summon a magma cube in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0:
/summon magmacube
In this example, we are going to summon a magma cube 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, a magma cube will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned a magma cube in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: