Grow a Garden Tanuki Guide
Master the Mischief - Your unpredictable shapeshifting garden companion
The Tanuki is a Legendary rarity pet in Roblox's Grow a Garden, introduced during the Zen Update on July 19th, 2025. Based on Japanese folklore, this shapeshifting Yōkai (supernatural creature) resembles a raccoon dog and brings mischievous but beneficial random effects to your garden.
Primary Acquisition Method:
Zen Egg (Only Source)
Drop Rate: 20.82%
Cost: 30 Chi per egg
Availability: During Zen Events
Purchase Zen Eggs from the egg vendor during active Zen events. Each egg contains multiple legendary pet chances, with Tanuki being one of the most likely outcomes.
Step-by-Step Farming Guide:
Wait for Zen Event
Monitor for active Zen Events when Zen Eggs become available for purchase
Collect Chi Currency
Accumulate at least 30 Chi per egg attempt. More Chi = more chances for Tanuki
Purchase Zen Eggs
Buy Zen Eggs from the egg vendor during active events (30 Chi each)
Hatch & Hope
Hatch your Zen Eggs and hope for the 20.82% Tanuki chance. Keep trying!
How Mischief Works:
Every ~10 minutes, Tanuki's mischievous nature kicks in, triggering one random effect from the following options:
Adds Chilled, Choc, or Moonlit mutation to a random fruit in your garden
Gives the Tanuki itself a set amount of experience points for faster leveling
Advances a random pet's cooldown by 60 seconds, helping abilities trigger faster
Grants you 300-1,000 coins directly to your balance
Optimal Usage Strategies:
🎲 RNG Amplification Strategy
Use multiple Tanuki pets to increase random benefit frequency. Each pet has its own 10-minute timer, effectively multiplying your chances for valuable mutations and bonuses.
⚡ Cooldown Synergy Chain
Pair with cooldown-sensitive pets like Kitsune or other legendary pets. Tanuki's cooldown advancement can significantly boost your garden's overall productivity.
🌙 High-Value Crop Strategy
Plant expensive crops like Moon Melon or Candy Blossom to maximize value when Mischief adds random mutations.
Tanuki vs Other Pets Comparison:
| Pet | Ability Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Tanuki | Random beneficial effects | Unpredictable bonuses, variety |
| Kitsune | Steals/duplicates fruits | Consistent fruit multiplication |
| Raccoon | Predictable utility effects | Reliable garden assistance |
🎲 Embrace the RNG
Use multiple Tanuki for more frequent random benefits
🌙 High-Value Targets
Plant expensive crops to maximize mutation value
⚡ Cooldown Synergy
Pair with pets that benefit from cooldown reduction
Ready to Embrace the Mischief?
Start your Tanuki collection journey with our comprehensive calculators and guides to maximize your random benefits.