Looking for a pet that’s both charming and incredibly useful for your garden? The Black Cat in Grow a Garden is a highly sought-after mythical pet, famous for its unique ability to supercharge your fruit growth. Originally introduced during the Halloween Ghoul Garden Event, this pet remains a valuable asset for any serious gardener.
If you’re wondering what makes this pet so special and how you can get one, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will explain the Black Cat’s unique ability, how to obtain it, and how it interacts with the exclusive Witch’s Cauldron item.
What is the Black Cat Pet?
The Black Cat is a mythical-tier pet that was added to Grow a Garden as part of the seasonal Ghoul Garden Event. Its value isn’t just in its spooky appearance; it possesses a powerful passive ability that directly boosts your garden’s output, making it one of the most productive pets in the game.
Black Cat Ability: Witch’s Nap
The core of the Black Cat’s functionality is its unique skill, Witch’s Nap.
The Ritual: Periodically, every 3 to 4 minutes, the Black Cat will fall asleep next to a Witch’s Cauldron cosmetic item placed in your garden.
The Slumber: The nap itself lasts between 14.5 and 28 seconds.
The Magic Effect: While the cat is asleep, any fruits growing within a 20-stud radius of its napping spot will have their size increased, potentially up to twice their normal size.
This ability does not speed up growth time but directly makes the harvested fruits larger, which is crucial for maximizing your garden’s efficiency and value.
How to Get the Black Cat Pet
Obtaining the Black Cat is tied exclusively to the Halloween event and a specific type of egg.
The Black Cat can only be obtained by hatching a Spooky Egg. The chance of receiving the Black Cat from a Spooky Egg is 8.5%.
Since the Spooky Egg is an event-limited item, the Black Cat is only available during the Ghoul Garden Event period.
How to Get the Spooky Egg
There are three primary ways to acquire a Spooky Egg during the event:
Purchase from the Event Shop: You can buy a Spooky Egg from the Creepy Critters Ghoul Garden Event Shop for:
30 Candy Corn (the event currency)
149 Robux
Participate in Witch’s Brew: There is a 10% chance to receive a Spooky Egg as a reward for participating in the Witch’s Brew event activity.
Reward from Jack-O-Lantern NPC: The Jack-O-Lantern NPC that appears during the event can also give Spooky Eggs as a reward for completing its tasks.
The Witch’s Cauldron: A Key Combo
The Black Cat’s ability is entirely dependent on the Witch’s Cauldron cosmetic item. Without it, the Witch’s Nap ability cannot trigger.
What it is: The Witch’s Cauldron is a Mythical-tier cosmetic item.
How to get it: It can be obtained by opening a Pumpkin Crate, with a reported drop chance of 5%.
Strategic Use: Because the Cauldron is a placeable item, you can move it to any location in your garden. This allows you to strategically target specific high-value crops you want to enlarge by placing the Cauldron near them and letting your Black Cat do the rest.
How to Maximize the Black Cat’s Potential
To get the most out of your Black Cat, follow these tips:
Strategic Cauldron Placement: Place your Witch’s Cauldron in the center of a dense patch of your most profitable or frequently harvested plants to ensure the 20-stud radius covers as many as possible.
Farm Event Currency: Actively participate in the Ghoul Garden Event to collect Candy Corn and purchase Spooky Eggs from the shop, increasing your chances of hatching the Black Cat.
Participate in Activities: Don’t ignore the Witch’s Brew event or the Jack-O-Lantern NPC, as they provide additional free chances to get Spooky Eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I get the Black Cat after the Halloween event?
A: No. The Spooky Egg is an event-limited item, so the Black Cat is only obtainable while the Ghoul Garden Event is active.
Q: What is the exact Black Cat hatch chance?
A: The chance to get a Black Cat from a Spooky Egg is 8.5%.
Q: Do I need the Witch’s Cauldron for the Black Cat to work?
A: Yes. The Witch’s Nap ability will only trigger if you have placed the Witch’s Cauldron cosmetic item in your garden.
Q: How do I get the Witch’s Cauldron?
A: You can get it by opening Pumpkin Crates. It has a 5% drop chance.
Q: Does the Witch’s Nap ability make fruits grow faster?
A: No. It increases the final size of the fruit, not the growth speed.
Conclusion
The Black Cat in Grow a Garden is more than just a seasonal novelty; it’s a powerful mythical pet that can significantly boost your garden’s output by doubling the size of your fruits. While obtaining it requires participation in the Ghoul Garden Event and a bit of luck with the 8.5% hatch rate from a Spooky Egg, the investment is well worth it. By combining it with the Witch’s Cauldron, you can create a highly efficient, targeted boosting station in your garden, making the Black Cat a top-tier companion for any dedicated gardener.