Ender Dragon Spawn Egg in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains all about spawn eggs that can be used to instantly spawn an ender dragon with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

Supported Platforms

An Ender Dragon Spawn Egg is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.19.3)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.19.60)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.19.60)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.19.60)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.19.60)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.19.60)
Education Edition Education EditionNo

* 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.

Background

In Minecraft, there is a spawn egg called Ender Dragon Spawn Egg that is black with purple spots.

spawn ender dragon

This spawn egg is an item that can not be crafted in the game and it is not available in the Creative Inventory menu. You can only add an Ender Dragon Spawn Egg to your inventory using a game command such as the /give command.

When you use this spawn egg, it will instantly spawn an ender dragon.

ender dragon

Where to find an Ender Dragon Spawn Egg in Creative Mode

An Ender Dragon Spawn Egg is not available in the Creative Inventory menu. You must use a game command such as the /give command to add this item to your inventory.

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Ender Dragon Spawn Egg