The Cat is an Uncommon pet introduced in the Animal Update on May 3, 2025. This update expanded the variety of pets players can hatch, each offering unique passive abilities that affect gameplay. The Cat stands out because of its plant-boosting effect, making it a useful choice for gardeners who want to maximize their fruit yields.
The Cat has a 25% chance of hatching from an Uncommon Egg, making it one of four possible pets from this egg.
The Cat has a simple but charming look:
- Gray body with darker gray markings and whiskers.
- Pink inner ears and nose.
- Black eyes and mouth.
It uses the same base model as the Orange Tabby and the Moon Cat, but its unique gray coloring helps it stand apart.
Traits and Abilities
The Cat is more than just cute—it offers a useful passive ability:
- Napping Mechanic: Every ~80 seconds, the Cat will nap for ~10 seconds.
- Growth Boost: While napping, new fruit within 10 studs grows ~1.25x larger.
This means the Cat’s presence increases the efficiency of your harvests, especially when farming in dense gardens where multiple plants are within its range. Although the boost doesn’t affect already-grown fruit, it speeds up your progression over time.
Quick Reference Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Uncommon |
| Obtaining Method | Hatch from an Uncommon Egg |
| Hatch Chance | 25% |
| Passive Ability | Every ~80s, Cat naps for ~10s; new fruit within ~10 studs grows ~1.25x larger |
| Hunger | 1,400 |
| Obtainable? | Yes |
| Date Added | May 3, 2025 |
How to Get an Uncommon Egg
Since the Cat can only be obtained from the Uncommon Egg, you’ll need to purchase one first. There are two main methods:
- Purchase with in-game currency: Buy an Uncommon Egg for 150,000 Sheckles.
- Purchase with Robux: Buy an Uncommon Egg for 39 Robux in the Pet Eggs shop.
Each Uncommon Egg has a 25% chance to hatch into a Cat. However, since there are four different pets available from this egg, the outcome is random.
Other Pets in the Uncommon Egg
The Uncommon Egg does not only contain the Cat. Here are all four pets you can hatch, each with an equal chance:
| Pet | Rarity | Hatch Chance | Unique Feature (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Uncommon | 25% | Boosts fruit growth while napping |
| Orange Tabby | Uncommon | 25% | Similar model, may have different perk |
| Moon Cat | Uncommon | 25% | Shares Cat model, distinct design |
| ??? (Other Pet) | Uncommon | 25% | Varies by Animal Update details |
(Note: The exact fourth pet can be confirmed by in-game updates or official notes.)
Why Choose the Cat?
The Cat is especially useful if your goal is crop optimization. Unlike pets that may boost speed or combat features, the Cat focuses purely on fruit size and yield. This makes it a strategic choice for:
- Garden-focused players who want to maximize profits from selling larger fruit.
- Players building farms with tightly packed plants, ensuring more crops fall within the Cat’s range.
- Casual collectors, since its nap animation is also one of the most charming pet behaviors in the game.
Tips for Using the Cat Effectively
- Place plants close together: The Cat’s 10-stud range is limited, so planting crops tightly ensures maximum benefit.
- Combine with other pets: Pair the Cat with pets that improve growth speed to get both faster and larger fruit.
- Feed regularly: With a hunger value of 1,400, you’ll need to make sure the Cat stays well-fed to keep its ability active.
- Stack benefits: If you have multiple Cats, their nap cycles can overlap, leading to stacked fruit growth boosts in larger gardens.
The Cat in Grow a Garden is more than just a cute companion—it’s a functional farming assistant. With its ability to boost fruit size during naps, it provides long-term benefits for gardeners looking to improve their harvests. While it shares its egg with three other pets, its 25% hatch chance means it’s not too rare, making it an attainable and worthwhile pet for both new and experienced players.
If you’re looking to boost your harvests and enjoy the company of adorable companions, the Cat is a perfect choice—so don’t wait to buy Grow A Garden pets and see how they transform your farming experience!