You can summon a phantom 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 phantom 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 a phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom 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 phantom such as {CustomName:"\"Spooky\""} or {Health:15.0f}. See NBT tags for phantom.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the phantom.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the phantom. It will appear as a nametag above the phantom.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the phantom 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 phantom 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 phantom will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the phantom will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the phantom.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the phantom. It will appear as a nametag above the phantom.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the phantom 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 phantom 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 phantom will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the phantom will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the phantom.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the phantom. It will appear as a nametag above the phantom.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the phantom 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 phantom 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 phantom will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the phantom will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the phantom.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the phantom. It will appear as a nametag above the phantom.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the phantom 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 phantom 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 phantom will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the phantom will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the phantom.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the phantom. It will appear as a nametag above the phantom.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the phantom 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 phantom 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 phantom will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the phantom 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 phantom using the /summon command is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon phantom <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a phantom is:
/summon phantom [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the phantom should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the phantom will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the phantom.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the phantom. It will appear as a nametag above the phantom.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a phantom in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom that is named Spooky:
/summon phantom ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Spooky\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a phantom in Minecraft PE:
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon phantom 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a phantom in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon phantom ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a phantom in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon phantom 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a phantom in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon phantom 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a phantom in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon phantom ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a phantom in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon phantom
To summon a phantom at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon phantom -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a phantom 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 phantom will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned a phantom in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: