How to spawn a specific cat in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a black cat (just like you would find in a Witch's Hut) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon a black cat whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.

Let's explore how to do this.

Supported Platforms

The command to summon a black cat is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)

Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.14)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.12.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.12.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.12.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.12.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.12.0)

* 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.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Summon Command

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [pos] {variant:all_black}

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18, the syntax to summon a black cat is:

/summon cat [pos] {CatType:10}

Definitions

• pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• {variant:all_black} and {CatType:10} are optional NBT tags (formerly called data tags) used to specify a black cat, depending on your version of Minecraft. See NBT tags for cat.

Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [spawnPos] minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat is the name of a game event that turns a cat into a black cat. See spawn events for cat.

Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [spawnPos] minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat is the name of a game event that turns a cat into a black cat. See spawn events for cat.

Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [spawnPos] minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat is the name of a game event that turns a cat into a black cat. See spawn events for cat.

Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [spawnPos] minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat is the name of a game event that turns a cat into a black cat. See spawn events for cat.

Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [spawnPos] minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat is the name of a game event that turns a cat into a black cat. See spawn events for cat.

Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to summon a black cat using the /summon command is:

/summon cat [spawnPos] minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the black cat should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the black cat will spawn in the current location.
• minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat is the name of a game event that turns a cat into a black cat. See spawn events for cat.

Examples

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Java Edition 1.19:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black}

To summon a black cat that is named Ember:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black, CustomName:"\"Ember\""}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Java Edition 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {CatType:10}

To summon a black cat that is named Ember:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {CatType:10, CustomName:"\"Ember\""}

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE):

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Example in Xbox One Edition

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Example in PS4 Edition

To summon a black cat in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

Example in Education Edition

To summon a black cat in Minecraft Education Edition:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_midnight_cat

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to summon a black cat in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19 with the following command:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black}

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 black cat will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message "Summoned new Cat" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the black cat has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a black cat in Minecraft.

Other Cat Command Examples

Here are some game command examples for a cat in Minecraft:

Command Generators

If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you:

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