diff --git a/docs/guide_cog_creation.rst b/docs/guide_cog_creation.rst
index f70e4e414..b902a5c59 100644
--- a/docs/guide_cog_creation.rst
+++ b/docs/guide_cog_creation.rst
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ In that file, place the following code:
 
     from redbot.core import commands
 
-    class Mycog:
+    class Mycog(commands.Cog):
         """My custom cog"""
 
         @commands.command()