Summon a Dolphin

Spawn a playful dolphin

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

Spawns a dolphin at your position — best done over water, since they flop helplessly on land. Swim alongside one for the Dolphin's Grace speed boost, or feed it raw cod and it will lead you to the nearest shipwreck or ruin treasure.

/summon dolphin ~ ~ ~

21 characters

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

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Stand over (or in) water.
Paste the command and press Enter.
Feed it raw cod and follow — it guides you to nearby treasure.

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