Pixel art illustration of an undyed shulker box with a raised clam-shell lid
Minecraft Java Item ID

Shulker Box ID

The shulker box is a portable container that keeps its contents when broken, dropped by shulkers in End cities. It can be dyed into sixteen colors and placed by dispensers.

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

Shulker Box Item Facts

Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Shulker Box

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

/give @p minecraft:shulker_box 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:shulker_box 1
Namespaced ID (current format)

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 Shulker Box

Crafting Recipe

Shulker Shell
Chest
Shulker Shell

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Shulker Box.

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Build With Shulker Box

minecraft:shulker_box is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

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About Shulker Box in Minecraft

The shulker box is a portable container that keeps its contents when broken, dropped by shulkers in End cities. It can be dyed into sixteen colors and placed by dispensers.

Shulker Box Command Examples

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

Shulker Box FAQ

What is the item ID for Shulker Box?

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

How do I give myself Shulker Box in Minecraft?

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

How many Shulker Box can stack in one slot?

Shulker Box stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Shulker Box?

Shulker Box is crafted on a crafting table with 2 shulker shells and 1 chest, which yields 1 Shulker Box.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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