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	\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Lead}}		\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Lead}}
			{{drop\|Block\|Golden Dandelion}}<small>(baby only)</small>
	{{drop\|Item\|Name Tag}}		{{drop\|Item\|Name Tag}}
	~~{{drop\|block\|Golden Dandelion}}<small>(baby only)</small>~~
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	A '''squid''' is a common aquatic [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that [[Minecraft:Mob spawning\|spawn]]s in [[Minecraft:river]]s and [[Minecraft:ocean]]s, and is the main source of ink sacs, which it drops upon death.		A '''squid''' is a common aquatic [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that [[Minecraft:Mob spawning\|spawn]]s in [[Minecraft:river]]s and [[Minecraft:ocean]]s, and is the main source of ink sacs, which it drops upon death.

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	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn
	TrappedSquid.jpg\|A squid swimming on a waterfall in a [[Minecraft:~~Cave~~]]		TrappedSquid.jpg\|A squid swimming on a waterfall in a [[Minecraft:cave]]
	Traped.png\|A squid "swimming" on the ground in a [[Minecraft:~~Cave~~]]		Traped.png\|A squid "swimming" on the ground in a [[Minecraft:cave]]
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	\|sound4=Squid hurt4.ogg		\|sound4=Squid hurt4.ogg
	\|subtitle=Squid hurts		\|subtitle=Squid hurts{{until\|java 26.4}}
	\|source=neutral		\|source=neutral
	\|description=When a squid is damaged		\|description=When a squid is damaged
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	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn
	TrappedSquid.jpg		TrappedSquid.jpg\|A squid swimming on a waterfall in a [[Minecraft:Cave]]
	Traped.png		Traped.png\|A squid "swimming" on the ground in a [[Minecraft:Cave]]
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	File:Squid Sticker.gif\|Squid art		File:Squid Sticker.gif\|Squid art
	File:AMCM-FBTBC-concept-art-redstone-mountains-bridge-2.jpg\|A squid hidden in the water in concept art for {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM-FBTBC-concept-art-redstone-mountains-bridge-2.jpg\|A squid hidden in the water in concept art for {{AMCM}}
	File:Jolly Mobs Squid.png		File:Jolly Mobs Squid.png\|Another artwork of a squid
	File:MCSM Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode]]		File:MCSM Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode]]
	File:MCD Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]		File:MCD Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
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	{{Navbox ocean}}		{{Navbox ocean}}
	{{Navbox entities\|mobs}}		{{Navbox entities\|mobs}}
	~~{{Navbox squids}}~~

	[[Category:Passive mobs]]		[[Category:Passive mobs]]

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	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn
			TrappedSquid.jpg
			Traped.png
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	A '''squid''' is a common aquatic [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that [[Minecraft:Mob spawning\|spawn]]s in [[Minecraft:river]]s and [[Minecraft:ocean]]s, and ~~are~~ the main ~~sources~~ of ink sacs, which ~~they drop~~ upon death.		A '''squid''' is a common aquatic [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that [[Minecraft:Mob spawning\|spawn]]s in [[Minecraft:river]]s and [[Minecraft:ocean]]s, and is the main source of ink sacs, which it drops upon death.

	== Spawning ==		== Spawning ==

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	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==
			{{Navbox ocean}}
	{{Navbox entities\|mobs}}		{{Navbox entities\|mobs}}
	{{Navbox squids}}		{{Navbox squids}}

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	A squid's hitbox does not include its tentacles, and therefore they cannot be damaged by attacking its tentacles.		A squid's hitbox does not include its tentacles, and therefore they cannot be damaged by attacking its tentacles.

	Squid suffocate when out of water, dying after {{convert\|15\|second\|game tick}}. While on land, they remain stationary until they suffocate.<ref>{{bug\|MC-240990\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|~~Bedrock~~}}~~, they~~ can ~~often~~ suffocate in a single layer of source blocks~~, as they can orient themselves so their~~ hitbox is out of the water.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-44250\|\|Squids/Glow Squids Die in Single Layers of Water}}</ref> They can take fall damage and [[Minecraft:fire\|burn]] like any other land mob, but they cannot drown. When out of the water, squid are extremely resistant to [[Minecraft:knockback]].		Squid suffocate when out of water, dying after {{convert\|15\|second\|game tick}}. While on land, they remain stationary until they suffocate<ref>{{bug\|MC-240990\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> although {{in\|bedrock}} a squid's tentacles swing more slowly as its oxygen meter goes down. A squid can also suffocate in a single layer of water source blocks if it orients itself with its hitbox out of the water.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-44250\|\|Squids/Glow Squids Die in Single Layers of Water}}</ref>

			Upon death, a squid rotates 90 degrees in ''Bedrock Edition''. Squid don't have a death animation {{in\|java}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-237079\|\|Squid do not rotate 90 degrees upon death}}</ref>

			They can take fall damage and [[Minecraft:fire\|burn]] like any other land mob, but they cannot drown. When out of the water, squid are extremely resistant to [[Minecraft:knockback]].

	Squid cannot swim in lava, even if inflicted with {{EffectLink\|Fire Resistance}}. They simply pass through the lava and behave as if on land.		Squid cannot swim in lava, even if inflicted with {{EffectLink\|Fire Resistance}}. They simply pass through the lava and behave as if on land.
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	Squid are affected by the [[Minecraft:Impaling]] enchantment — {{IN\|Java}} because they are aquatic mobs; {{IN\|Bedrock}} as long as they touch water.		Squid are affected by the [[Minecraft:Impaling]] enchantment — {{IN\|Java}} because they are aquatic mobs; {{IN\|Bedrock}} as long as they touch water.

	~~Squid produce~~ a cloud of black ink particles and ~~swim~~ away ~~when attacked. They also produce unique dark blue bubble particles when hit~~. The ink remains visible when the squid has the {{EffectLink\|Invisibility}} status effect.		When attacked underwater, a squid rises {{fraction\|1\|3}}–{{fraction\|1\|2}} block while producing dark blue bubbles and a cloud of black ink particles, and swims away. The ink remains visible when the squid has the {{EffectLink\|Invisibility}} status effect.

	If the player is in [[Minecraft:Spectator]] mode or is far away from a squid (often when it is in an unloaded [[Minecraft:chunk]]), it remains stationary. When attacked in this state, squid cannot flee.<ref>{{bug\|MC-212687\|\|Squid and glow squid stop moving if player is a little far from them}}</ref>		If the player is in [[Minecraft:Spectator]] mode or is far away from a squid (often when it is in an unloaded [[Minecraft:chunk]]), it remains stationary. When attacked in this state, squid cannot flee.<ref>{{bug\|MC-212687\|\|Squid and glow squid stop moving if player is a little far from them}}</ref>
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*When [[Minecraft:Jeb]] first added squid to ''Minecraft'', he used the code for [[Minecraft:cow]]s as a basis for squid. He accidentally forgot to remove the milking feature, which led to squid being able to be milked.<ref>{{ytl\|MNOWp8wLNro\|Why Is That Squid Flying? Minecraft Bugs Explained!\|t=108s}}</ref>		*When [[Minecraft:Jeb]] first added squid to ''Minecraft'', he used the code for [[Minecraft:cow]]s as a basis for squid. He accidentally forgot to remove the milking feature, which led to squid being able to be milked.<ref>{{ytl\|MNOWp8wLNro\|Why Is That Squid Flying? Minecraft Bugs Explained!\|t=108s}}</ref> He also made a mistake in the squid's movement code, causing a server-client desync over the squid's position, which led to the "flying squid" bug.
	** He also made a mistake in the squid's movement code, causing a server-client desync over the squid's position, which led to the "flying squid" bug.
	*Jeb also did not realize baby squid were added to the game until seeing one while filming [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – March 2026]].<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0yqFN-2q9E&t=2327s\|title=My Experience on Minecraft Live\|author=camman18 LIVE\|website=YouTube\|date=2026-03-29\|section=38:47\|quote=Jeb, before the soccer games, I– he saw like a baby dolphin. He's like, 'I didn't even know there was baby dolphins.' And I was like, 'oh yeah, there's uh, there's actually four mobs that can spawn naturally.' I'm like "oh yeah, it can spawn naturally as a baby, but you just can't breed it. There's actually four–' oh no, I think he said baby squids. He didn't know there were baby squids.}}</ref>
	*Hitting a squid underwater causes it to rise approximately {{fraction\|1\|3}}–{{fraction\|1\|2}} block.
	*Squid don't have a death animation {{in\|java}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-237079\|\|Squid do not rotate 90 degrees upon death}}</ref>
	*The squid's idle sound is barely audible.
	*{{IN\|bedrock}}, if a squid is out of the water, its tentacles swing more slowly as its oxygen meter goes down. When 15 seconds have passed, its tentacles stop swinging and the squid begins to suffocate.
	*In-game squid have eight arms, but in real life they also have two additional long tentacles. The in-game squid is more like an octopus.		*In-game squid have eight arms, but in real life they also have two additional long tentacles. The in-game squid is more like an octopus.
	*In-game squid have a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, but as passive mobs they are completely harmless. Real-life squid, like all cephalopods, have a beak instead of teeth.		*In-game squid have a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, but as passive mobs they are completely harmless. Real-life squid, like all cephalopods, have a beak instead of teeth.
	*{{IN\|java}}, squid are not affected by the "Dinnerbone" and "Grumm" [[Minecraft:name tag]] easter egg.<ref>{{bug\|MC-115092\|\|Squid/glow squid named "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" is not upside-down}}</ref>		*{{IN\|java}}, squid are not affected by the "Dinnerbone" and "Grumm" [[Minecraft:name tag]] easter egg.<ref>{{bug\|MC-115092\|\|Squid/glow squid named "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" is not upside-down}}</ref>
	*According to ''Minecraft Education'', squid ink is actually {{w\|ferrous sulfate}}. This is in contrast to real squid ink, which is mostly mucus and melanin.<ref>[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4052311/ Cephalopod Ink: Production, Chemistry, Functions and Applications \| National Library of Medicine]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	=== ''Java Edition'' ===		=== ''Java Edition'' ===
	~~{{more images\|Initial appearence of baby squid}}~~
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.11.0\|dev=build 1\|[[File:Squid JE1 BE1.png\|32px]][[File:Squid JE1 BE1.png\|20px]] Added squid and baby squid. ~~Baby~~ squid ~~are~~ a version exclusive.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.11.0\|dev=build 1\|[[File:Squid JE1 BE1.png\|32px]][[File:Squid JE1 BE1.png\|20px]] Added squid and baby squid. At this point, the existence of baby squid is a [[Minecraft:version exclusive]].
	\|Squid produce a cloud of floating black ink [[Minecraft:particle]]s when attacked.}}		\|Squid produce a cloud of floating black ink [[Minecraft:particle]]s when attacked.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.14.0\|dev=build 5\|Squid now have bubbling particles.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.14.0\|dev=build 5\|Squid now have bubbling particles.}}
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	*In-game squid have a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, but as passive mobs they are completely harmless. Real-life squid, like all cephalopods, have a beak instead of teeth.		*In-game squid have a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, but as passive mobs they are completely harmless. Real-life squid, like all cephalopods, have a beak instead of teeth.
	*{{IN\|java}}, squid are not affected by the "Dinnerbone" and "Grumm" [[Minecraft:name tag]] easter egg.<ref>{{bug\|MC-115092\|\|Squid/glow squid named "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" is not upside-down}}</ref>		*{{IN\|java}}, squid are not affected by the "Dinnerbone" and "Grumm" [[Minecraft:name tag]] easter egg.<ref>{{bug\|MC-115092\|\|Squid/glow squid named "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" is not upside-down}}</ref>
	*According to ''Minecraft Education'', squid ink is actually {{w\|ferrous sulfate}}~~, unlike~~ real squid ink which is mostly mucus and melanin.		*According to ''Minecraft Education'', squid ink is actually {{w\|ferrous sulfate}}. This is in contrast to real squid ink, which is mostly mucus and melanin.<ref>[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4052311/ Cephalopod Ink: Production, Chemistry, Functions and Applications \| National Library of Medicine]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Squid swim1.png\|A squid swimming		File:Squid swim1.png\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid swimming in a large ocean.\|A squid swimming
	File:Squid Death.png\|A squid suffocating		File:Squid Death.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid on land, taking damage and dying due to suffocation.\|A squid suffocating
	File:SquidIceSpawn.png\|A squid under [[Minecraft:ice]]		File:SquidIceSpawn.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid taken from on top of an ice lake, prominently displaying a squid below said ice.\|A squid under [[Minecraft:ice]]
	File:Squid Teeth.png\|The underside of a squid		File:Squid Teeth.png\|alt=An underwater in-game screenshot of a squid, which prominently displays the parts of a squid usually hidden by tentacles.\|The underside of a squid
	File:Squidridingminecart.png\|A squid riding a [[Minecraft:minecart]]		File:Squidridingminecart.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid "riding" a minecart. The squid is placed inside the minecart, while the minecart moves along some rails.\|A squid riding a [[Minecraft:minecart]]
	File:Flyingsquidbug.png\|Flying squid		File:Flyingsquidbug.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid placed high in the sky, where it doesn't belong.\|Flying squid
	File:Squid ~~Waterfall~~.png\|~~Squid that have spawned from the side~~ of a ~~hill.~~		File:Squid on land.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid beached on land. The squid is not taking damage in the screenshot, but nonetheless, it is not long for this world.\|A squid beached on the land. After a few seconds, it dies.
	~~File:Squid~~ on land.~~png~~\|A squid beached on the land. After a few seconds, it dies.		File:PESquid&BabySquid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid compared to a baby squid. The baby and adult squids are placed right next to each other in the frame.\|A squid compared to a baby squid.
	File:~~Squid Village~~.png\|A squid ~~that has spawned in~~ a ~~[[Minecraft:village]] farm~~.		File:Squid inking.jpg\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid squirting ink to blind the attacking player.\|A squid squirting ink to blind the attacking [[Minecraft:player]].
	~~File:PESquid&BabySquid~~.~~png~~\|A squid compared to a baby squid ~~{{in\|be}}~~.		File:Squid Ink.jpg\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid and baby squid in Bedrock Edition, along with an 'ink cloud'.\|Squid and baby squid in ''Bedrock Edition'', along with an 'ink cloud'.
	File:Squid inking.jpg\|A squid squirting ink to blind the attacking [[Minecraft:player]].		File:Red Squid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid taking suffocation damage from being out of the water.\|A squid taking suffocation [[Minecraft:damage]] from being out of the water.
	File:Squid Ink.jpg\|Squid and baby squid in ''Bedrock Edition'', along with an 'ink cloud'.		File:Ocean life.png\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid, along with some fish and a turtle.\|A squid (far right), along with some [[Minecraft:fish]] and a [[Minecraft:turtle]].
	File:Red Squid.png\|A squid taking suffocation [[Minecraft:damage]] from being out of the water.
	File:Ocean life.png\|A squid, along with some [[Minecraft:fish]] and a [[Minecraft:turtle]].
	File:Guardians Attack.png\|A [[Minecraft:guardian]] attacking a squid		File:Guardians Attack.png\|A [[Minecraft:guardian]] attacking a squid
	File:Squidmouth.png\|The mouth of a squid		File:Squidmouth.png\|The mouth of a squid
	~~File:TrappedSquid.jpg\|A squid stranded out of water~~
	~~File:SquidInCave.jpg\|A squid inside a cave~~
	~~File:Squid in Nether.png\|Squid in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]~~
	~~File:Squidpair.jpg\|The squid in a cave~~
	File:FlyingSquid.png\|A former bug that allowed squid to appear flying.		File:FlyingSquid.png\|A former bug that allowed squid to appear flying.
	~~File:Traped.png\|A squid stranded inside a cave~~
	File:TreeSquid.png\|A [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Pacific Northwest tree octopus\|squid atop a tree]].		File:TreeSquid.png\|A [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Pacific Northwest tree octopus\|squid atop a tree]].
	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early game ~~versions~~, it was possible to ~~get~~ water to the Nether, in which squid ~~could~~ spawn.		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn.
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	File:AMCM-FBTBC-concept-art-redstone-mountains-bridge-2.jpg\|A squid hidden in the water in concept art for {{AMCM}}.		File:AMCM-FBTBC-concept-art-redstone-mountains-bridge-2.jpg\|A squid hidden in the water in concept art for {{AMCM}}.
	File:Jolly Mobs Squid.png		File:Jolly Mobs Squid.png
	~~File:MCD Baby Squid.png\|A baby squid in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.~~
	File:MCSM Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode\|Minecraft: Story Mode.]]		File:MCSM Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode\|Minecraft: Story Mode.]]
	File:MCD Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].		File:MCD Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].

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	\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Lead}}		\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Lead}}
			{{drop\|Block\|Golden Dandelion}}<small>(baby only)</small>
	{{drop\|Item\|Name Tag}}		{{drop\|Item\|Name Tag}}
	~~{{drop\|block\|Golden Dandelion}}<small>(baby only)</small>~~
	}}		}}

	A '''squid''' is a common aquatic [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that [[Minecraft:Mob spawning\|spawn]]s in [[Minecraft:river]]s and [[Minecraft:ocean]]s, and is the main source of ink sacs, which it drops upon death.		A '''squid''' is a common aquatic [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that [[Minecraft:Mob spawning\|spawn]]s in [[Minecraft:river]]s and [[Minecraft:ocean]]s, and is the main source of ink sacs, which it drops upon death.

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	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn
	TrappedSquid.jpg\|A squid swimming on a waterfall in a [[Minecraft:~~Cave~~]]		TrappedSquid.jpg\|A squid swimming on a waterfall in a [[Minecraft:cave]]
	Traped.png\|A squid "swimming" on the ground in a [[Minecraft:~~Cave~~]]		Traped.png\|A squid "swimming" on the ground in a [[Minecraft:cave]]
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	A squid's hitbox does not include its tentacles, and therefore they cannot be damaged by attacking its tentacles.		A squid's hitbox does not include its tentacles, and therefore they cannot be damaged by attacking its tentacles.

	Squid suffocate when out of water, dying after {{convert\|15\|second\|game tick}}. While on land, they remain stationary until they suffocate.<ref>{{bug\|MC-240990\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|~~Bedrock~~}}~~, they~~ can ~~often~~ suffocate in a single layer of source blocks~~, as they can orient themselves so their~~ hitbox is out of the water.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-44250\|\|Squids/Glow Squids Die in Single Layers of Water}}</ref> They can take fall damage and [[Minecraft:fire\|burn]] like any other land mob, but they cannot drown. When out of the water, squid are extremely resistant to [[Minecraft:knockback]].		Squid suffocate when out of water, dying after {{convert\|15\|second\|game tick}}. While on land, they remain stationary until they suffocate<ref>{{bug\|MC-240990\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> although {{in\|bedrock}} a squid's tentacles swing more slowly as its oxygen meter goes down. A squid can also suffocate in a single layer of water source blocks if it orients itself with its hitbox out of the water.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-44250\|\|Squids/Glow Squids Die in Single Layers of Water}}</ref>

			Upon death, a squid rotates 90 degrees in ''Bedrock Edition''. Squid don't have a death animation {{in\|java}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-237079\|\|Squid do not rotate 90 degrees upon death}}</ref>

			They can take fall damage and [[Minecraft:fire\|burn]] like any other land mob, but they cannot drown. When out of the water, squid are extremely resistant to [[Minecraft:knockback]].

	Squid cannot swim in lava, even if inflicted with {{EffectLink\|Fire Resistance}}. They simply pass through the lava and behave as if on land.		Squid cannot swim in lava, even if inflicted with {{EffectLink\|Fire Resistance}}. They simply pass through the lava and behave as if on land.
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	Squid are affected by the [[Minecraft:Impaling]] enchantment — {{IN\|Java}} because they are aquatic mobs; {{IN\|Bedrock}} as long as they touch water.		Squid are affected by the [[Minecraft:Impaling]] enchantment — {{IN\|Java}} because they are aquatic mobs; {{IN\|Bedrock}} as long as they touch water.

	~~Squid produce~~ a cloud of black ink particles and ~~swim~~ away ~~when attacked. They also produce unique dark blue bubble particles when hit~~. The ink remains visible when the squid has the {{EffectLink\|Invisibility}} status effect.		When attacked underwater, a squid rises {{fraction\|1\|3}}–{{fraction\|1\|2}} block while producing dark blue bubbles and a cloud of black ink particles, and swims away. The ink remains visible when the squid has the {{EffectLink\|Invisibility}} status effect.

	If the player is in [[Minecraft:Spectator]] mode or is far away from a squid (often when it is in an unloaded [[Minecraft:chunk]]), it remains stationary. When attacked in this state, squid cannot flee.<ref>{{bug\|MC-212687\|\|Squid and glow squid stop moving if player is a little far from them}}</ref>		If the player is in [[Minecraft:Spectator]] mode or is far away from a squid (often when it is in an unloaded [[Minecraft:chunk]]), it remains stationary. When attacked in this state, squid cannot flee.<ref>{{bug\|MC-212687\|\|Squid and glow squid stop moving if player is a little far from them}}</ref>
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*When [[Minecraft:Jeb]] first added squid to ''Minecraft'', he used the code for [[Minecraft:cow]]s as a basis for squid. He accidentally forgot to remove the milking feature, which led to squid being able to be milked.<ref>{{ytl\|MNOWp8wLNro\|Why Is That Squid Flying? Minecraft Bugs Explained!\|t=108s}}</ref>		*When [[Minecraft:Jeb]] first added squid to ''Minecraft'', he used the code for [[Minecraft:cow]]s as a basis for squid. He accidentally forgot to remove the milking feature, which led to squid being able to be milked.<ref>{{ytl\|MNOWp8wLNro\|Why Is That Squid Flying? Minecraft Bugs Explained!\|t=108s}}</ref> He also made a mistake in the squid's movement code, causing a server-client desync over the squid's position, which led to the "flying squid" bug.
	** He also made a mistake in the squid's movement code, causing a server-client desync over the squid's position, which led to the "flying squid" bug.
	*Jeb also did not realize baby squid were added to the game until seeing one while filming [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – March 2026]].<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0yqFN-2q9E&t=2327s\|title=My Experience on Minecraft Live\|author=camman18 LIVE\|website=YouTube\|date=2026-03-29\|section=38:47\|quote=Jeb, before the soccer games, I– he saw like a baby dolphin. He's like, 'I didn't even know there was baby dolphins.' And I was like, 'oh yeah, there's uh, there's actually four mobs that can spawn naturally.' I'm like "oh yeah, it can spawn naturally as a baby, but you just can't breed it. There's actually four–' oh no, I think he said baby squids. He didn't know there were baby squids.}}</ref>
	*Hitting a squid underwater causes it to rise approximately {{fraction\|1\|3}}–{{fraction\|1\|2}} block.
	*Squid don't have a death animation {{in\|java}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-237079\|\|Squid do not rotate 90 degrees upon death}}</ref>
	*The squid's idle sound is barely audible.
	*{{IN\|bedrock}}, if a squid is out of the water, its tentacles swing more slowly as its oxygen meter goes down. When 15 seconds have passed, its tentacles stop swinging and the squid begins to suffocate.
	*In-game squid have eight arms, but in real life they also have two additional long tentacles. The in-game squid is more like an octopus.		*In-game squid have eight arms, but in real life they also have two additional long tentacles. The in-game squid is more like an octopus.
	*In-game squid have a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, but as passive mobs they are completely harmless. Real-life squid, like all cephalopods, have a beak instead of teeth.		*In-game squid have a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, but as passive mobs they are completely harmless. Real-life squid, like all cephalopods, have a beak instead of teeth.
	*{{IN\|java}}, squid are not affected by the "Dinnerbone" and "Grumm" [[Minecraft:name tag]] easter egg.<ref>{{bug\|MC-115092\|\|Squid/glow squid named "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" is not upside-down}}</ref>		*{{IN\|java}}, squid are not affected by the "Dinnerbone" and "Grumm" [[Minecraft:name tag]] easter egg.<ref>{{bug\|MC-115092\|\|Squid/glow squid named "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" is not upside-down}}</ref>
	*According to ''Minecraft Education'', squid ink is actually {{w\|ferrous sulfate}}. This is in contrast to real squid ink, which is mostly mucus and melanin.<ref>[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4052311/ Cephalopod Ink: Production, Chemistry, Functions and Applications \| National Library of Medicine]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	File:Squidridingminecart.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid "riding" a minecart. The squid is placed inside the minecart, while the minecart moves along some rails.\|A squid riding a [[Minecraft:minecart]]		File:Squidridingminecart.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid "riding" a minecart. The squid is placed inside the minecart, while the minecart moves along some rails.\|A squid riding a [[Minecraft:minecart]]
	File:Flyingsquidbug.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid placed high in the sky, where it doesn't belong.\|Flying squid		File:Flyingsquidbug.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid placed high in the sky, where it doesn't belong.\|Flying squid
	File:Squid on land.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid beached on land. The squid is not taking damage in the screenshot, but nonetheless, it is not long for this world.\|A squid beached on the land~~. After~~ a few seconds, it ~~dies.~~		File:Squid on land.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid beached on land. The squid is not taking damage in the screenshot, but nonetheless, it is not long for this world.\|A squid beached on the land; after a few seconds, it will die
	File:PESquid&BabySquid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid compared to a baby squid. The baby and adult squids are placed right next to each other in the frame.\|A squid compared to a baby squid		File:PESquid&BabySquid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid compared to a baby squid. The baby and adult squids are placed right next to each other in the frame.\|A squid compared to a baby squid
	File:Squid inking.jpg\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid squirting ink to blind the attacking player.\|A squid squirting ink to blind the attacking [[Minecraft:player]]		File:Squid inking.jpg\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid squirting ink to blind the attacking player.\|A squid squirting ink to blind the attacking [[Minecraft:player]]
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	File:TreeSquid.png\|A squid atop a tree		File:TreeSquid.png\|A squid atop a tree
	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn.		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:Squid Minecraft Instagram.jpg\|Artwork of a squid		File:Squid Minecraft Instagram.jpg\|Artwork of a squid
	File:Squid annoys Camel.png\|A squid gnawing on a [[Minecraft:camel]]		File:Squid annoys Camel.png\|A squid gnawing on a [[Minecraft:camel]]
	File:Squid Uprising.png\|[[Minecraft:The Squid Uprising]], as depicted in [[Minecraft:The Last Ten Years]].		File:Squid Uprising.png\|[[Minecraft:The Squid Uprising]], as depicted in [[Minecraft:The Last Ten Years]]
	File:Squid Story Mode.png\|A squid in ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]''		File:Squid Story Mode.png\|A squid in ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]''
	File:LEGO Squid.png\|[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]] Squid		File:LEGO Squid.png\|[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]] Squid
	File:Squid MP.gif\|Squid from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Plus]]		File:Squid MP.gif\|Squid from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Plus]]
	File:Rumor Has It JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Rumor Has It" made by JINX		File:Rumor Has It JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Rumor Has It" made by JINX
	File:Squid Pro Quo JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Squid Pro Quo" made by JINX~~. The~~ name of the art is a reference to the noun: {{Wikipedia\|quid pro quo}}.		File:Squid Pro Quo JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Squid Pro Quo" made by JINX; the name of the art is a reference to the noun: {{Wikipedia\|quid pro quo}}
	File:Flying Squid JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Flying Squid" made by JINX		File:Flying Squid JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Flying Squid" made by JINX
	File:Squid Plush JINX.jpg\|Squid plush made by JINX		File:Squid Plush JINX.jpg\|Squid plush made by JINX
	File:Squid in Natural Habitat.jpg\|Squid plush on the ground		File:Squid in Natural Habitat.jpg\|Squid plush on the ground
	File:Squid Sticker.gif\|Squid art		File:Squid Sticker.gif\|Squid art
	File:AMCM-FBTBC-concept-art-redstone-mountains-bridge-2.jpg\|A squid hidden in the water in concept art for {{AMCM}}.		File:AMCM-FBTBC-concept-art-redstone-mountains-bridge-2.jpg\|A squid hidden in the water in concept art for {{AMCM}}
	File:Jolly Mobs Squid.png		File:Jolly Mobs Squid.png
	File:MCSM Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode~~\|Minecraft: Story Mode.~~]]		File:MCSM Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft: Story Mode]]
	File:MCD Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].		File:MCD Squid.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Squid\|squid]] as seen in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:Flyingsquidbug.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid placed high in the sky, where it doesn't belong.\|Flying squid		File:Flyingsquidbug.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid placed high in the sky, where it doesn't belong.\|Flying squid
	File:Squid on land.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid beached on land. The squid is not taking damage in the screenshot, but nonetheless, it is not long for this world.\|A squid beached on the land. After a few seconds, it dies.		File:Squid on land.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid beached on land. The squid is not taking damage in the screenshot, but nonetheless, it is not long for this world.\|A squid beached on the land. After a few seconds, it dies.
	File:PESquid&BabySquid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid compared to a baby squid. The baby and adult squids are placed right next to each other in the frame.\|A squid compared to a baby squid.		File:PESquid&BabySquid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid compared to a baby squid. The baby and adult squids are placed right next to each other in the frame.\|A squid compared to a baby squid
	File:Squid inking.jpg\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid squirting ink to blind the attacking player.\|A squid squirting ink to blind the attacking [[Minecraft:player]].		File:Squid inking.jpg\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid squirting ink to blind the attacking player.\|A squid squirting ink to blind the attacking [[Minecraft:player]]
	File:Squid Ink.jpg\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid and baby squid in Bedrock Edition, along with an 'ink cloud'.\|Squid and baby squid in ''Bedrock Edition'', along with an 'ink cloud'.		File:Squid Ink.jpg\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid and baby squid in Bedrock Edition, along with an 'ink cloud'.\|Squid and baby squid in ''Bedrock Edition'', along with an 'ink cloud'
	File:Red Squid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid taking suffocation damage from being out of the water.\|A squid taking suffocation [[Minecraft:damage]] from being out of the water.		File:Red Squid.png\|alt=An in-game screenshot of a squid taking suffocation damage from being out of the water.\|A squid taking suffocation [[Minecraft:damage]] from being out of the water
	File:Ocean life.png\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid, along with some fish and a turtle.\|A squid (far right), along with some [[Minecraft:fish]] and a [[Minecraft:turtle]].		File:Ocean life.png\|alt=An in-game, underwater screenshot of a squid, along with some fish and a turtle.\|A squid (far right), along with some [[Minecraft:fish]] and a [[Minecraft:turtle]]
	File:Guardians Attack.png\|A [[Minecraft:guardian]] attacking a squid		File:Guardians Attack.png\|A [[Minecraft:guardian]] attacking a squid
	File:Squidmouth.png\|The mouth of a squid		File:Squidmouth.png\|The mouth of a squid
	File:FlyingSquid.png\|A former bug that allowed squid to appear flying.		File:FlyingSquid.png\|A former bug that allowed squid to appear flying
	File:TreeSquid.png\|A ~~[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Pacific Northwest tree octopus\|~~squid atop a tree~~]].~~		File:TreeSquid.png\|A squid atop a tree
	File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater		File:Bunchasquid.png\|Several squid underwater
	File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn.		File:Squidsandwaterinnether.png\|In early versions of the game, it was possible to obtain water in the Nether, which allowed squid to spawn.