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Minecraft Java Item ID

Shulker Shell ID

Shulker shells are dropped by shulkers in End cities. Two shells combined with a chest craft a shulker box.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:shulker_shell

Shulker Shell Item Facts

CategoryMaterials

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID450

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

Give Command for Shulker Shell

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

/give @p minecraft:shulker_shell 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 450 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:shulker_shell 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 450 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:shulker_shell 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 Shulker Shell

Finding Shulker Shell

Dropped when a Shulker is killed.

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

What Can You Craft With Shulker Shell?

Shulker Shell is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Shulker Box

Shulker Shell Command Examples

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

Shulker Shell FAQ

What is the item ID for Shulker Shell?

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

What is the numerical ID for Shulker Shell?

Shulker Shell has the historical numerical ID 450, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:shulker_shell instead.

How do I give myself Shulker Shell in Minecraft?

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

How many Shulker Shell can stack in one slot?

Shulker Shell stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Shulker Shell?

Shulker Shell is used to craft Shulker Box.