Where is the best place to catch pufferfish?

Ocean biomes have the highest spawn rate for pufferfish. Tropical oceans work especially well. Warm water is needed for pufferfish to spawn.

What happens if I eat a pufferfish?

Eating raw pufferfish gives you Nausea II, Hunger III, and Poison IV effects. These are all negative and will damage you, so don't eat them unless you're testing.

How do I make a Potion of Water Breathing?

Put a pufferfish in the brewing stand with an Awkward Potion. The result is a Potion of Water Breathing, which lets you breathe underwater.

Do enchanted fishing rods catch more pufferfish?

Yes. Enchants like Luck of the Sea III and Lure III increase your chances of catching rare fish and decrease wait time between bites.

What Minecraft versions have pufferfish?

Pufferfish exist in Java Edition 1.8+, Bedrock Edition, and most other modern versions. The item ID changed in Java Edition 1.13 from 'fish' to 'pufferfish'.

How to Catch Pufferfish in Minecraft

What is Pufferfish in Minecraft?

Pufferfish are a food item you can catch while fishing in Minecraft. Unlike regular fish, eating a raw pufferfish gives you harmful effects: Nausea II, Hunger III, and Poison IV. That said, they’re useful for brewing the Potion of Water Breathing.

Where to Find Pufferfish

Creative Mode

In Creative Mode, you’ll find pufferfish in the Food & Drinks menu (Java Edition 1.19.3+) or Foodstuffs menu (older versions). You can also search for “pufferfish” in the creative inventory.

How to Catch Pufferfish in Survival Mode

The only way to get pufferfish in Survival is by fishing. You need a fishing rod. If you have an enchanted fishing rod with Lure III and Luck of the Sea III, you’ll catch rare fish more often.

Step 1: Find Water

Go to any large body of water. Ocean biomes work best, but rivers and lakes work too.

Step 2: Hold Your Fishing Rod

Select the fishing rod from your inventory or hotbar.

Step 3: Cast Your Line

Cast into the water:

Java Edition (PC/Mac): Right-click
Pocket Edition: Tap the Fish button
Xbox 360 / Xbox One: Press LT
PS3 / PS4: Press L2
Nintendo Switch: Press ZL
Windows 10 Edition: Right-click

Step 4: Watch for Bubbles

Wait until you see bubbles coming toward your bobber. When the bobber dunks underwater, it’s time to reel.

Step 5: Reel In

Use the same button to reel in the fish. You have a short window, so be quick. If you’re fast enough, you’ll catch the pufferfish.

Pufferfish ID and Command

Java Edition 1.13+

The give command is:

/give @p pufferfish 1

Java Edition 1.8-1.12

Use the old ID:

/give @p fish 1 3

What to Use Pufferfish For

The main use is brewing. You’ll need pufferfish to make a Potion of Water Breathing. You can also feed it to a cat to give them the harmful effects, but that’s not really useful.

Similar Items

Other fish you can catch include Raw Cod, Raw Salmon, and Tropical Fish. Each has different uses and effects.