Pixel art illustration of a terracotta in chunky voxel game style
Minecraft Java Item ID

Terracotta ID

Terracotta is a smooth, warm earthen block smelted from clay, found in abundance in badlands biomes. It dyes into sixteen colors and glazes into patterned blocks for detailed builds.

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

Terracotta Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID172

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

Give Command for Terracotta

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

/give @p minecraft:terracotta 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 172 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:terracotta 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 172 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 Terracotta

Finding Terracotta

  • Mine Terracotta blocks.

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

What Can You Craft With Terracotta?

Terracotta is a crafting ingredient in 20 reviewed recipes:

Build With Terracotta

minecraft:terracotta 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 Terracotta in Minecraft

Terracotta is a smooth, warm earthen block smelted from clay, found in abundance in badlands biomes. It dyes into sixteen colors and glazes into patterned blocks for detailed builds.

Terracotta Command Examples

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

Terracotta FAQ

What is the item ID for Terracotta?

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

What is the numerical ID for Terracotta?

Terracotta has the historical numerical ID 172, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:terracotta instead.

How do I give myself Terracotta in Minecraft?

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

How many Terracotta can stack in one slot?

Terracotta stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Terracotta?

Terracotta is used to craft White Terracotta, Orange Terracotta, Magenta Terracotta, Light Blue Terracotta, and 16 more recipes.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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