How to make a Goat Horn (Ponder) in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a Goat Horn (Ponder) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a Goat Horn (Ponder) is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. The Goat Horn (Ponder) is one of the 8 different types of Goat Horn. Each type of Goat Horn plays a unique, loud sound that can be heard from far away. The Goat Horn (Ponder) can be obtained from goats ramming or a Pillager Outpost.

Goat Horn (ponder)

Let's explore how to add a Goat Horn (Ponder) to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A Goat Horn (Ponder) is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.19.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.19.0)
Education Edition Education EditionNo

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Goat Horn (Ponder) in Creative Mode

How to get a Goat Horn (Ponder) in Survival Mode

You can add the Goat Horn (Ponder) to your inventory in Survival mode from a Pillager Outpost. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Pillager Outpost

First, you need to find a Pillager Outpost in Minecraft. A Pillager Outpost is a structure that spawns naturally in the game near a village. Because the Pillager Outpost generates near a village, it can appear in any biome that a village can.

Here is a picture of what a Pillager Outpost in the Taiga biome looks like:

pillager outpost

TIP: Try using the /locate command to quickly find a Pillager Outpost!

2. Go to the Watchtower

Next, go to the top level of the Watchtower in the center of the Pillager Outpost.

pillager outpost watchtower

Here you will find a chest filled with goodies.

pillager outpost top level

3. Open the Chest

Open the chest and look for a Goat Horn (Ponder). There is about a 50% chance that there will be a goat horn inside. (There are 8 possible goat horn types in the game and the Pillager Outpost chest can contain 4 of these types - Ponder, Sing, Seek, or Feel.)

goat horn (ponder)

If you don't find a Goat Horn (Ponder) in the chest, look for another Pillager Outpost and try again.

Congratulations, you've now learned how to add a Goat Horn (Ponder) to your inventory.

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Goat Horn (Ponder)