Minecraft List of All Terracotta Blocks and Variants

Minecraft list of all terracotta blocks covers every variant in the game — plain terracotta, all 16 dyed colours, and all 16 glazed terracotta blocks with their unique patterns. There are 33 terracotta blocks in total. Whether you are building desert temples, Mediterranean houses, or colourful mosaic floors, this guide tells you exactly what each block looks like, how to get it, and where to find it naturally.

• There are 33 terracotta blocks in Minecraft — 1 plain, 16 dyed, and 16 glazed.
• Plain terracotta comes from smelting clay blocks in a furnace.
• Dyed terracotta is made by surrounding a dye with 8 plain terracotta in a crafting table.
• Glazed terracotta is made by smelting any dyed terracotta in a furnace.
• The best place to find terracotta naturally is the Badlands biome.
• Glazed terracotta cannot be pulled by sticky pistons and rotates based on placement direction.

What Is Terracotta in Minecraft?

Terracotta is a hardened clay block in Minecraft. It has the same blast resistance as stone, which makes it fairly durable. It is mainly used for decoration and building due to its warm, earthy appearance.

Terracotta comes in three forms. Plain terracotta has a natural orange-brown colour. Dyed terracotta adds 16 muted colour options. Glazed terracotta takes those colours further by adding bold geometric patterns to each block. All three forms are part of the same block family.

Want to see the full picture of blocks available in the game? Check out our Minecraft list of all blocks for a complete breakdown of every block category.

How Many Terracotta Blocks Are in Minecraft?

There are 33 terracotta blocks total in Minecraft. This includes 1 plain (undyed) terracotta, 16 dyed colour variants, and 16 glazed terracotta variants. Each glazed variant has its own completely unique pattern that no other colour shares.

How Do You Get Terracotta in Minecraft?

There are three ways to get terracotta.

Smelt Clay Blocks

The most reliable method. Find clay blocks near rivers, lakes, and shallow water. Mine them and smelt them in a furnace. Each clay block gives you one plain terracotta block. You do not need any fuel more powerful than wood.

Find It Naturally in Biomes and Structures

Terracotta generates naturally in several locations. The biggest source is the Badlands biome, which has massive layered mounds of coloured terracotta in shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, white, and light gray. You can also find specific colours in villages, ruins, and other structures — more on that in each block entry below.

Trade With Villagers

A Mason villager at Expert level will trade glazed terracotta in a random colour for one emerald. It is expensive, but useful if you need a specific colour fast.

Plain Terracotta

This is the base block. It has a warm, uncoloured orange-brown tone. It looks similar to orange terracotta but slightly lighter and more neutral. You get this by smelting clay blocks directly without any dyeing step.

Where it generates naturally: Abundantly in the Badlands biome as the default terrain block. Also found in mason houses in plains villages and some desert village buildings.

Best used for: Earthy, rustic builds. It pairs well with sandstone, red sandstone, and coarse dirt. Good for desert temples, savanna-style homes, and Mediterranean-inspired walls.

All 16 Dyed Terracotta Colours

To dye terracotta, place a dye in the centre of a crafting table and surround it with 8 plain terracotta blocks. You get 8 dyed terracotta of that colour back. The colours are muted and earthy — not as bright as concrete or wool.

White Terracotta

A soft, off-white tone with a warm tint. Much less harsh than white concrete. Generates naturally in the Badlands (above Y=74), plains villages as a housing material, and in trail ruins.

Orange Terracotta

A rich burnt orange. One of the most common colours in the Badlands. Generates naturally in the Badlands below red sand, desert pyramids, savanna villages, and trail ruins.

Magenta Terracotta

A muted pinkish-purple. Not found naturally — it must be crafted with magenta dye. It does not appear in trail ruins either, making it one of the harder colours to get in large quantities without farming clay.

Light Blue Terracotta

A pale, washed-out blue-gray. Generates naturally in warm ocean ruins and trail ruins. Good for coastal or icy themed builds.

Yellow Terracotta

A warm mustard yellow. Generates naturally in the Badlands, savanna villages, and trail ruins. Works well in desert and southwestern builds.

Lime Terracotta

A muted green tone. Generates naturally in mason houses in desert villages and trail ruins. One of the more versatile greens for organic-looking builds.

Pink Terracotta

A dusty, desaturated pink. Not found naturally — craft it with pink dye. Does not appear in trail ruins. Works well for soft, vintage-style builds.

Gray Terracotta

A medium dark gray with a slight warm undertone. Must be crafted. Found in trail ruins. Useful as a subtle accent block in stone or industrial builds.

Light Gray Terracotta

A pale warm gray. Generates naturally in the Badlands, giving layered cliff walls a streaky look. Also in trail ruins. A versatile neutral for many build styles.

Cyan Terracotta

This one looks more gray than blue in practice. The cyan tone is very muted. Must be crafted. Found in trail ruins. Good for understated, cold-climate builds.

Purple Terracotta

A deep muted purple. Must be crafted. Not in trail ruins. One of the harder colours to produce in large amounts since purple dye requires both red and blue dye.

Blue Terracotta

A deep, dark dusty blue. Generates naturally in desert pyramids (a small amount) and trail ruins. Pairs well with orange and brown for complementary colour builds.

Brown Terracotta

A dark, earthy brown. Generates naturally in the Badlands and trail ruins. One of the most useful colours for rustic, wooden, or stone-adjacent builds. Cocoa beans are needed to craft brown dye.

Green Terracotta

A very dark, olive green. Generates naturally in trail ruins. Made with green dye from smelting cactus. Works well for jungle and army-themed builds.

Red Terracotta

A deep brick red. Generates naturally in the Badlands and savanna villages, and in trail ruins. A popular choice for rustic brick-like walls without using actual brick blocks.

Black Terracotta

A dark charcoal brown-black. Must be crafted with black dye (from ink sacs or wither roses). Found in trail ruins. Excellent as an accent block or for gothic and dark fantasy builds.

All 16 Glazed Terracotta Blocks

Glazed terracotta is made by smelting any dyed terracotta in a furnace. One dyed block in gives you one glazed block out. Each colour has a completely unique pattern that no other colour shares. The pattern rotates based on the direction you are facing when you place the block, so you can create large mosaic designs by placing blocks in a 2×2 grid in different orientations.

Important: Glazed terracotta cannot be pulled by sticky pistons. It can be pushed, but not pulled. Keep that in mind if you use it in any redstone builds. It also cannot be moved by slime blocks or honey blocks.

White Glazed Terracotta

White, yellow, and blue floral pattern. Found naturally in some desert village buildings. Forms a large symmetrical flower design in a 2×2 arrangement. Good for Mediterranean or Islamic-inspired floors.

Orange Glazed Terracotta

Orange and aqua pattern with bold curves. Found naturally in armorer houses in savanna villages. Works well as a standalone accent tile.

Magenta Glazed Terracotta

The only glazed terracotta with a directional arrow built into its pattern. The arrow points in the direction you face when placing it. Not found naturally — craft only. Useful for marking paths or directions in adventure maps and bases.

Light Blue Glazed Terracotta

Light blue, blue, and white pattern with a geometric wave design. Found in toolsmith houses in desert villages. Excellent for aquatic builds, bathrooms, and underwater structures.

Yellow Glazed Terracotta

Bright yellow and orange gradient pattern. Forms a four-petal flower in a 2×2 grid. Found in mason houses in savanna villages. Works well in tropical or desert-themed builds.

Lime Glazed Terracotta

One of the most popular glazed variants. Crisp leafy design with green and yellow tones. Found in some desert village temple buildings. Great for garden builds, nature themes, and modern interiors.

Pink Glazed Terracotta

Pink and dark pink pattern. Not found naturally — smelt pink terracotta only. Soft and decorative. Works well in cherry blossom or fairy-tale themed builds.

Gray Glazed Terracotta

Gray and dark gray geometric pattern. Not found naturally. Good for industrial, brutalist, or modern concrete-style builds where you need subtle texture variety.

Light Gray Glazed Terracotta

Light gray and aqua pattern. Not found naturally. One of the more versatile glazed variants because the colours are subdued enough to complement many other block palettes.

Cyan Glazed Terracotta

Cyan and dark cyan pattern. According to the Minecraft Wiki, this pattern actually contains a hidden creeper face design. Not found naturally. Works well in ocean monument style builds.

Purple Glazed Terracotta

Purple and dark purple pattern. The Minecraft Wiki notes the pattern contains a hidden sword hilt and handguard design. Found naturally in cold underwater ruins. Great for End-themed or magic builds.

Blue Glazed Terracotta

Blue and dark blue geometric pattern. Not found naturally — smelt only. A bold, rich block. Good for Nether fortress or dark ocean builds.

Brown Glazed Terracotta

Subtle brown pattern. Not found naturally. Works well as a floor design in earthy, wooden, or tavern-style builds. Brown glazed is often used as a subtle guide to direct a viewer’s eye in a larger mosaic.

Green Glazed Terracotta

Dark green pattern. Not found naturally. Works in jungle temples, reptile or swamp themed builds, and military bunkers.

Red Glazed Terracotta

Radial pattern with red and orange tones. Forms a sun or flower motif in a 2×2 grid. Not found naturally. Popular for warm, autumn, or Japanese-style builds.

Black Glazed Terracotta

Bold black background with purple, magenta, and cyan accents. The pattern is asymmetrical. Not found naturally — smelt only. Best used sparingly as an accent rather than a full wall or floor covering, as the chaotic pattern can overwhelm a build quickly.

Where Does Terracotta Naturally Spawn in Minecraft?

Here is a full summary of where you can find terracotta without crafting or dyeing it yourself.

• Badlands biome — red, orange, yellow, brown, white, light gray, and plain terracotta generate in massive layered bands. This is the best source by far.
• Plains villages — uncoloured and white terracotta in mason and housing buildings.
• Savanna villages — yellow, orange, and red terracotta in houses; yellow and orange glazed terracotta also appear here.
• Desert villages — uncoloured and lime terracotta in mason houses; white, lime, and light blue glazed terracotta in some buildings.
• Desert pyramids — orange and blue terracotta blocks.
• Warm ocean ruins — light blue terracotta and purple glazed terracotta.
• Trail ruins — all terracotta colours except purple, magenta, and pink.
• Cold underwater ruins — purple glazed terracotta.

Terracotta vs Concrete vs Wool: Which Should You Use?

All three block families offer 16 colours, but they look and behave very differently.

• Terracotta has muted, earthy tones. It is more durable than wool and does not require water like concrete powder. Best for warm, natural, or vintage builds.
• Concrete has much brighter, cleaner colours. Best for modern or pixel-art builds where you want vivid colour.
• Wool is the most saturated option and is flammable. Best for soft textures and carpet, but risky near fire.

If you want vibrant colour, use concrete. If you want earthy, worn texture, use terracotta. If you want bold patterns with rotation effects, glazed terracotta is the only option in the game.

Tips for Building With Glazed Terracotta

Glazed terracotta is one of the hardest block types to use well. Here are some practical tips.

• Use it sparingly. A full room of glazed terracotta looks messy and overwhelming. Use it as a focal point — a floor centrepiece, a border strip, or an accent wall.
• Place in a 2×2 grid. Most patterns are designed to align when four blocks are placed in a 2×2 square. Rotate each block by facing a different direction when placing it.
• Use magenta for directions. The arrow pattern on magenta glazed terracotta is the only directional indicator block in vanilla Minecraft. Great for dungeons and maps.
• Mix with complementary neutrals. Glazed terracotta stands out most when surrounded by plain stone, cobblestone, or smooth sandstone rather than other patterned blocks.
• Wide curves pair with wide curves. Lime and light gray terracotta both have wide curve patterns and look great next to each other in the same mosaic.

How to Make a Blast Furnace to Smelt Terracotta Faster

If you have a lot of terracotta to smelt, a regular furnace is slow. A Blast Furnace smelts at double speed. However, note that a Blast Furnace only works on ores and metal items — it will not smelt clay blocks or dyed terracotta. For terracotta, you need a regular furnace or smoker alternative is not applicable here. Stick with a standard furnace and use efficient fuel like coal blocks or dried kelp blocks to speed the process up.

Frequently Asked Questions About Minecraft Terracotta