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Minecraft Purple Terracotta item

Purple Terracotta

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A stackable decorative block made from hardened clay, dyed purple. Use it for building and terraforming on any Minecraft server.

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About

Purple Terracotta is a solid block with a matte purple finish, part of Minecraft's colored terracotta family. It does not connect to adjacent blocks visually and is useful for construction, pixel art, and terrain work where you need a durable decorative material.

The block is diggable and drops itself when broken with any tool or by hand. Its moderate hardness (1.25) means it breaks quickly compared to stone. Purple Terracotta stacks to 64 items per slot, making it convenient to carry in bulk for large builds. Spawn it with /give @p minecraft:purple_terracotta 1 and adjust the count as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the Purple Terracotta from?
The Purple Terracotta is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What does the Purple Terracotta do in Minecraft?
A stackable decorative block made from hardened clay, dyed purple. Use it for building and terraforming on any Minecraft server.
How current is the Purple Terracotta spawn info?
The Purple Terracotta entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What items are related to the Purple Terracotta?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Purple Terracotta, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Can I get the Purple Terracotta without spawning it?
Yes. The Purple Terracotta can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Purple Terracotta used for?
Purple Terracotta is a solid block with a matte purple finish, part of Minecraft's colored terracotta family. It does not connect to adjacent blocks visually and is useful for construction, pixel art, and terrain work where you need a durable decorative material.
What is the item id of the Purple Terracotta?
The item id of the Purple Terracotta is minecraft:purple_terracotta.
What is the legacy item id of the Purple Terracotta?
The legacy item id of the Purple Terracotta is minecraft:stained_hardened_clay.
What is the give command of the Purple Terracotta?
The give command of the Purple Terracotta is /give @p minecraft:purple_terracotta 1.
What is the stackable of the Purple Terracotta?
The stackable of the Purple Terracotta is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Purple Terracotta?
The max stack size of the Purple Terracotta is 64.
What is the material of the Purple Terracotta?
The material of the Purple Terracotta is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Purple Terracotta?
The hardness of the Purple Terracotta is 1.25.
What is the diggable of the Purple Terracotta?
The diggable of the Purple Terracotta is Yes.

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