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 → View crafting recipe →

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

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:black_terracotta 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 159 1 15

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:black_terracotta 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Black Terracotta

Crafting Recipe

Terracotta	Terracotta	Terracotta
Terracotta	Black Dye	Terracotta
Terracotta	Terracotta	Terracotta

Crafting table recipe — makes 8 × Black Terracotta.

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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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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

Black Terracotta FAQ

What is the item ID for Black Terracotta?

The item ID for Black Terracotta is minecraft:black_terracotta. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Black Terracotta?

Black Terracotta has the historical numerical ID 159 with data value 15, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:black_terracotta instead.

How do I give myself Black Terracotta in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:black_terracotta 1 to give the nearest player one Black Terracotta. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Black Terracotta can stack in one slot?

Black Terracotta stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Black Terracotta?

Black Terracotta is crafted on a crafting table with 8 terracottas and 1 black dye, which yields 8 Black Terracotta.