There are plenty of pets to choose from in this Roblox game, but everyone wants Tanuki in Grow a Garden. The Tanuki is one of the most wanted pets in the game, thanks to its special powers and the fun it brings to your garden. Yes, the Tanuki is worth the effort. With a hatch rate of about 20.82%, you’ll probably need around five Zen Eggs to get one. But the rewards are great: you get rare mutations, more money, and better pet management. Plus, the Tanuki is based on a fun creature from Japanese stories, making it a cool addition to your garden.
Here’s our detailed guide to help show you exactly how to get a Tanuki in Grow a Garden, what it does, and why it’s so useful for your farm.
How to Get the Tanuki in Grow a Garden

The Tanuki in Grow a Garden was added with the Zen Update. You can only get this pet from Zen Eggs, which are special eggs tied to the Zen Event. There are two main ways to get Zen Eggs:
Buy Zen Eggs from the Zen Shop
Go to the Zen Shop in the middle of the island. Here, you can buy Zen Eggs for 30 Chi each. You get Chi by giving Tranquil plants to the Zen Shop NPC. If you want, you can also buy Zen Eggs for 149 Robux each.
Trade with the Zen Channeller
You can give Tranquil fruit to the Zen Channeller for a chance to get a Zen Egg. This way is cheaper, but you’re not always guaranteed to get an egg every time.
Once you have a Zen Egg, hatch it and hope for a Tanuki. The Tanuki has a 20.82% chance to hatch from a Zen Egg, which is much better than some other rare pets in the game.
Tanuki’s Abilities in Grow a Garden

The Tanuki Grow a Garden pet is not just for looks. Its special ability is called “Mischief.” Every 10 minutes, the Tanuki will do something helpful in your garden. Here’s what it can do:
- Gives itself experience points
- Gives you Sheckles (the game’s money)
- Adds Choc, Moonlit, or Chilled mutations to random fruits
- Most importantly, it can add the Tranquil mutation to a plant every 25 minutes
- Reduces the cooldown of another pet by 60 seconds
This makes the Tanuki in Grow a Garden a great pet for getting rare plant types and for making your garden work better.
How to Use the Tanuki in Grow a Garden
Once you have a Tanuki, you can use it in many ways:
Mutation Farming
The Tanuki can add rare mutations to your plants, including the hard-to-get Tranquil mutation. This is very helpful for the Zen Event and for getting special rewards.
Pet Management
The Tanuki can lower the cooldown time for your other pets, so you can use their abilities more often.
Passive Income
The Tanuki gives you Sheckles every 10 minutes, so you keep earning money even if you’re just hanging out in your garden.
And that’s all you need to know about the Tanuki in Grow a Garden. For more Roblox content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.