Pixel art illustration of a golden shovel with a wooden stick handle
Minecraft Java Item ID

Golden Shovel ID

The gold shovel is a gold-tier shovel. It mines fastest but breaks quickly because of very low durability.

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

Golden Shovel Item Facts

CategoryTools
Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID284

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

Give Command for Golden Shovel

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

/give @p minecraft:golden_shovel 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → 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 284 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:golden_shovel 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 284 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:golden_shovel 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 Golden Shovel

Crafting Recipe

Gold Ingot
Stick
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Golden Shovel.

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

Golden Shovel Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Golden Shovel

Golden Shovel can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.

Golden Shovel FAQ

What is the item ID for Golden Shovel?

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

What is the numerical ID for Golden Shovel?

Golden Shovel has the historical numerical ID 284, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:golden_shovel instead.

How do I give myself Golden Shovel in Minecraft?

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

How many Golden Shovel can stack in one slot?

Golden Shovel stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Golden Shovel?

Golden Shovel is crafted on a crafting table with 1 gold ingot and 2 sticks, which yields 1 Golden Shovel.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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