Pixel art illustration of a bright yellow sponge block with a porous hole texture
Minecraft Java Item ID

Sponge ID

Sponge is a block that can absorb water. Wet sponges can be dried in a furnace. Sponges are found in Ocean Monuments.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:sponge

Sponge Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID19

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

Give Command for Sponge

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

/give @p minecraft:sponge 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 19 1

Build With Sponge

minecraft:sponge 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 →

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About Sponge in Minecraft

Sponge is a block that can absorb water. Wet sponges can be dried in a furnace. Sponges are found in Ocean Monuments.

Sponge Command Examples

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

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