How to Summon a Tadpole – Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a tadpole with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can summon a tadpole whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.
Let’s explore how to do this.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
Summon Command
Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to summon a tadpole using the /summon command is:
/summon tadpole [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the tadpole should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the tadpole will spawn in the current location.
- nbt is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the tadpole such as {CustomName:”\”Baby Kermit\””} or {Health:15.0f}.
Examples
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a tadpole in Minecraft Java Edition:
/summon tadpole
To summon a tadpole that is named Kermit:
/summon tadpole ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Baby Kermit\""}
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button
at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller.
- For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button
on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we are going to summon a tadpole in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
/summon tadpole
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, the tadpole will spawn and appear in your world:
You will see the message “Summoned new Tadpole” appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the tadpole has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.
TIP: The new tadpole will be headed in the direction of the nearest body of water, since it can only survive for a short time outside of water before it will die.
Congratulations, you have summoned a tadpole in Minecraft.