Yes, you can absolutely trade for pearls, specifically Ender Pearls, within the game.
Ender Pearls are a valuable resource, primarily used for teleportation and crafting essential items like Ender Eyes. Fortunately, obtaining them through trade is a viable option once you have established a trading relationship with the right villagers.
Who Sells Ender Pearls?
Villager Clerics are the specific type of villager that offers Ender Pearls for trade. These villagers specialize in magical items and remedies, making Ender Pearls a fitting addition to their inventory. To identify a Cleric, look for their unique profession block, which is the Brewing Stand.
The Trade Details
Ender Pearls become available as a Tier III trade from Clerics. This means you will need to level up a Cleric by performing their lower-tier trades a few times before this specific offer appears.
Here's a breakdown of the trade:
| Item Traded For | Required Currency | Trade Tier | Villager Profession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ender Pearl | 4–7 Emeralds | Tier III | Cleric |
- Emeralds: The standard currency for villager trades. The exact number of emeralds required for one Ender Pearl can vary between 4 and 7, depending on factors like supply, demand, and your reputation with the villager.
- Tier III: You must unlock the Cleric's previous trades (Tier I and Tier II) by trading with them before the Ender Pearl trade becomes available. Consistent trading will level up the villager.
Practical Insights & Usage
Once you acquire Ender Pearls through trading, they offer significant utility:
- Teleportation: Right-clicking with an Ender Pearl will instantly teleport you to where it lands. Be aware that this causes 5 hearts (10 health points) of fall damage, so use them carefully, especially at low health.
- Motion-Based Teleportation: An interesting mechanic is that a thrown Ender Pearl's landing point is now affected by your motion. For instance:
- If you throw an Ender Pearl forward while falling, it will land closer to you.
- If you throw an Ender Pearl forward while ascending, it will land farther away.
- Crafting Ender Eyes: Ender Pearls are a key ingredient, alongside Blaze Powder, for crafting an Eye of Ender. Eyes of Ender are crucial for locating and activating the End Portal.
Trading with Clerics is an efficient way to stock up on Ender Pearls, especially if you have a reliable source of emeralds.
