Summon Dolphin Command
Copy the /summon command for Dolphin in Minecraft Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Grab the default command below, or use the builder to set position and options.
Default command
Java
/summon minecraft:dolphin ~ ~ ~Bedrock
/summon dolphin ~ ~ ~With custom name
Java
/summon minecraft:dolphin ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:'"Dolphin"'}Custom names via NBT are Java-only. On Bedrock, use a name tag after summoning.
Customize in the builder
JavaSwitch edition using the selector in the header.
dolphin
/summon minecraft:dolphin ~ ~ ~Frequently asked questions
- How do I summon a Dolphin in Minecraft?
- Enable cheats or use OP, open chat with T or /, paste /summon minecraft:dolphin ~ ~ ~ (Java) or /summon dolphin ~ ~ ~ (Bedrock), and press Enter. The Dolphin spawns at your feet.
- Does the summon Dolphin command work on Bedrock Edition?
- Yes — use /summon dolphin ~ ~ ~. Bedrock uses the same entity IDs without the "minecraft:" prefix and does not support NBT arguments like custom names in the summon command.
- Why does my summoned Dolphin despawn?
- Mobs despawn when no players are nearby. On Java Edition, add {PersistenceRequired:1b} to the summon command to prevent it. On Bedrock, use a name tag on the mob after summoning.