Summon a Blue Axolotl

Spawn the rarest axolotl variant. Run: `/summon minecraft:axolotl ~ ~ ~ {Variant:4}`. Spawns a blue axolotl, the rarest variant (1-in-1200 naturally). On Java, Variant:4 is blue. Other variants: 0 = lucy (pink), 1 = wild (brown), 2 = gold, 3 = cyan. Place it in water immediately so it does not dry out and take damage. 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:axolotl ~ ~ ~ {Variant:4}

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 blue axolotl spawns — place it in water so it does not dry out.

Frequently asked questions

Does Summon a Blue Axolotl 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 Blue Axolotl?

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 Blue Axolotl 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 Blue Axolotl?

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 Blue Axolotl?

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