The Tanuki is a unique Legendary pet in Grow a Garden with one of the most unpredictable abilities in the game: Mischief. I’ve broken down how to get it and all the possible random effects its skill can have on your garden.
| Characteristic | Detail |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| How to Get | Zen Egg (from Zen Event) |
| Ability | Every ~10.5 mins, performs one of six random “Mischief” actions. |
How to Get the Tanuki Pet in Grow a Garden
You can get the Tanuki pet by hatching a Zen Egg, which is an item from the Zen Event. As a Legendary-tier pet, it’s one of the mid-tier rewards you can get from the egg.
Tanuki’s “Mischief” Ability Explained
The Tanuki’s ability is called Mischief. Every 10 minutes and 33 seconds, it will perform one of the following six actions completely at random:
Good Effects:
- Gives a random fruit the Chilled mutation.
- Gives a random fruit the Chocolate mutation.
- Gives a random fruit the Moonlit mutation.
Mediocre Effects:
- Gives itself a small amount of bonus XP.
- Reduces a random pet’s cooldown by 60 seconds.
- Gives you a tiny payout of 300 to 1,000 Sheckles.
So, is it any good? It’s a gamble. Getting one of the three exclusive mutations is a great outcome, but the other three effects are very weak. Many players feel the pet is too unreliable to be a top-tier choice, as you’re more likely to get a small Sheckle payout than a valuable mutation.
What is the Tanuki Pet in Grow a Garden?
The Tanuki is a Legendary pet from the Zen Event, based on the mischievous animal from Japanese folklore. Its identity in the game is built around randomness, offering a mix of potentially great and underwhelming rewards. It’s more of a fun, unpredictable pet than a consistent farming tool.