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Minecraft Java Item ID

Emerald Ore ID

Emerald Ore is an natural block found in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It generates naturally in the world, can be harvested and placed for building or decoration, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:emerald_ore.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:emerald_ore

Emerald Ore Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID129

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

Give Command for Emerald Ore

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

/give @p minecraft:emerald_ore 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 129 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:emerald_ore 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 129 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 Emerald Ore

Finding Emerald Ore

Mine Emerald Ore blocks with a Silk Touch tool.

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

Build With Emerald Ore

minecraft:emerald_ore 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 →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

About Emerald Ore in Minecraft

Emerald Ore Command Examples

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

Emerald Ore FAQ

What is the item ID for Emerald Ore?

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

What is the numerical ID for Emerald Ore?

Emerald Ore has the historical numerical ID 129, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:emerald_ore instead.

How do I give myself Emerald Ore in Minecraft?

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

How many Emerald Ore can stack in one slot?

Emerald Ore stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.