Summon a Black Cat (Tamed)

Spawn a tamed all-black cat. Run: `/summon minecraft:cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:"minecraft:all_black",Owner:"0-0-0-0-1",Tame:1b}`. Spawns a tamed all-black cat on Java Edition. The variant string was introduced in 1.21.5 — values include minecraft:all_black, minecraft:tabby, minecraft:siamese, minecraft:british_shorthair, minecraft:calico, minecraft:persian, minecraft:ragdoll, minecraft:white, minecraft:jellie, minecraft:black, minecraft:red. Replace the Owner UUID with your own player UUID for the cat to follow you. Works on Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/summon minecraft:cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:"minecraft:all_black",Owner:"0-0-0-0-1",Tame:1b}

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T) on Java Edition.
Paste the command and press Enter.
A tamed black cat spawns — replace the Owner UUID with yours for it to follow you.

Frequently asked questions

Does Summon a Black Cat (Tamed) work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes -- the same command works on both Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Summon a Black Cat (Tamed)?

Yes -- you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Summon a Black Cat (Tamed) be used in a command block?

Yes -- paste the command into a command block and activate it with a button or redstone signal. Remove the leading slash when using a command block.

Where does the entity appear when you run Summon a Black Cat (Tamed)?

By default it spawns at your current position (`~ ~ ~`). You can replace those coordinates with specific X Y Z values to spawn it elsewhere.

How do I remove or kill the entity spawned by Summon a Black Cat (Tamed)?

Run `/kill @e[type=<entity_type>,limit=1]` to remove the nearest entity of that type, or use a sword in creative mode.