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Minecraft Java Item ID

Egg ID

Egg is an crafting material available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It is used as an ingredient in crafting or processing other items, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:egg.

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

Egg Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack16
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID344

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Egg

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

/give @p minecraft:egg 1

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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 344 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:egg 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 344 1 0
Numerical ID + data value

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 Egg

Finding Egg

Egg cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Egg instantly.

What Can You Craft With Egg?

Egg is a crafting ingredient in 2 reviewed recipes:

About Egg in Minecraft

Egg is an crafting material available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It is used as an ingredient in crafting or processing other items, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:egg.

Egg Command Examples

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

Egg FAQ

What is the item ID for Egg?

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

What is the numerical ID for Egg?

Egg has the historical numerical ID 344, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:egg instead.

How do I give myself Egg in Minecraft?

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

How many Egg can stack in one slot?

Egg stacks up to 16 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Egg?

Egg is used to craft Cake, Pumpkin Pie.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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