Minecraft Java Item ID

Emerald ID

Emerald is a gemstone used primarily for villager trading. It is obtained by mining emerald ore or trading with villagers.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:emerald

Emerald Item Facts

CategoryMaterials

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID388

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

Give Command for Emerald

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

/give @p minecraft:emerald 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 388 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:emerald 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 388 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:emerald 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 Emerald

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 block of emerald in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 9 × Emerald.

More Ways to Get It

Obtain Emeralds through villager trading, mining emerald ore in suitable mountain terrain, or other gameplay rewards. They are primarily used as a trading currency with villagers.

Find villagers with useful trade paths or explore for emerald ore.
Trade or mine to collect Emeralds.
Keep emeralds for equipment, resources, and service trades.

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

What Can You Craft With Emerald?

Emerald is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Block of Emerald

Emerald Command Examples

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

What Is Emerald Used For?

Emerald Block

Compress emeralds for storage or decorative use when available.

Villager Trading

Use emeralds as the standard currency for many villager trades.

Diamond

Both are high-value resources used in different progression paths.

Compass

Prepare navigation tools when searching villages and trading routes.

Emerald FAQ

What is the item ID for Emerald?

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

What is the numerical ID for Emerald?

Emerald has the historical numerical ID 388, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:emerald instead.

How do I give myself Emerald in Minecraft?

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

How many Emerald can stack in one slot?

Emerald stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Emerald?

Emerald is crafted on a crafting table with 1 block of emerald, which yields 9 Emerald.

What can you craft with Emerald?

Emerald is used to craft Block of Emerald.