Summon Glow Squid

Spawn a glowing squid

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

Summons a glow squid, the softly glowing underwater mob that drops glow ink sacs used to make glowing item frames and text signs. It flashes and dims when hit. Great for lighting up aquariums and dark ocean builds.

/summon glow_squid ~ ~ ~

24 characters

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

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
A glowing squid appears and drifts through the water.

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