You can summon a turtle 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 turtle 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 turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle 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 turtle such as {CustomName:"\"Donatello\""} or {Health:5.0f}. See NBT tags for turtle.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the turtle. It will appear as a nametag above the turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the turtle 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 turtle 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 turtle will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the turtle will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the turtle. It will appear as a nametag above the turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the turtle 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 turtle 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 turtle will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the turtle will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the turtle. It will appear as a nametag above the turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the turtle 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 turtle 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 turtle will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the turtle will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the turtle. It will appear as a nametag above the turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the turtle 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 turtle 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 turtle will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the turtle will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the turtle. It will appear as a nametag above the turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the turtle 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 turtle 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 turtle will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the turtle 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 turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon turtle <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a turtle is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the turtle will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the turtle. It will appear as a nametag above the turtle.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a turtle in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle that is named Donatello:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Donatello\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a turtle in Minecraft PE:
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon turtle 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a turtle in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon turtle ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a turtle in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon turtle 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a turtle in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon turtle 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a turtle in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon turtle ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a turtle in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon turtle
To summon a turtle at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon turtle -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a turtle 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.
Congratulations, you have summoned a turtle in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: