Pixel art illustration of a black terracotta block with a smooth matte black clay texture
Minecraft Java Item ID

Black Terracotta ID

Black terracotta is a dyed clay block crafted from terracotta and black dye. It smelts into black glazed terracotta.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:black_terracotta

Black Terracotta Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 15 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)159

Shared ID, data value 15 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Black Terracotta

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:black_terracotta 1

Customize this command →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 159 1

Build With Black Terracotta

minecraft:black_terracotta is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Black Terracotta in Minecraft

Black terracotta is a dyed clay block crafted from terracotta and black dye. It smelts into black glazed terracotta.

Black Terracotta Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:black_terracotta 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:black_terracotta 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:black_terracotta 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:black_terracotta

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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