When Were Name Tags Added to Minecraft?

Name tags were added to Minecraft in version 1.6.

How rare is a name tag in Minecraft?

There's a five percent chance of catching treasure, and only a 0.8 percent chance of getting a Name Tag. One way to improve your odds: Use an Enchanted Book on your fishing pole with an anvil to give the tool the "Luck of the Sea" fishing enchantment, which ups your chances at catching treasure.

What are name tags for in Minecraft?

Name Tags, also known as Nametags, are items found only in Dungeon Chests or by Fishing (the Luck of the Sea enchantment helps in getting treasure instead of junk). They can be used to name an existing mob and make it never despawn, keeping it in the world forever unless killed.