How to Get Raccoon Pet in Grow a Garden? (July 2025 Guide)

I've been obsessed with Grow a Garden lately, and let me tell you - the Raccoon pet has completely changed how I play. This sneaky little critter doesn't just sit pretty in your garden; it literally steals fruits from other players and brings them to you! After grinding for weeks (and yes, spending some Robux), I finally got mine, and I'm here to share everything I learned about getting this ultra-rare pet.
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What is the Raccoon Pet?
The Raccoon is a Divine-tier pet in Grow a Garden, making it one of the rarest companions you can get. Introduced during the Lunar Glow event, this blocky bandit comes with some seriously impressive stats:
- Rarity: Divine (highest tier!)
- Hunger: 45,000
- Drop Rate: Only 1% from Night Eggs
- Special Ability: Duplicates fruits from other players' gardens
What makes the Raccoon stand out from other pets is its unique design - it looks just like a real raccoon with its signature mask, but in that classic blocky Roblox style we all love. When idle, it'll perform cute animations that honestly make the grind worth it just for the aesthetics alone.
The Raccoon's Game-Changing Ability
Here's where things get interesting. Every 79.17 seconds (yes, I timed it), your Raccoon will:
- Sneak into a random player's garden nearby
- Find a fruit (doesn't steal it - just duplicates it)
- Bring the copy back to you
- Drop it right into your inventory
This ability is absolutely insane for several reasons:
- Early Game: You can get high-tier fruits you haven't unlocked yet
- Mid Game: Passive income while you focus on other tasks
- Late Game: Access to rare mutations and event-exclusive fruits
- Trading: Build a collection of fruits other players want
Important Note: If your Raccoon duplicates the same fruit repeatedly, its value decreases by 0.5-1% each time. But honestly? Still worth it for those rare finds!
How to Get Raccoon in Grow a Garden?
Method 1: Free Lunar Event Path
This is the grind-heavy but free way I initially tried:
- Find the Owl NPC in the center of the map
- Collect Moonlit Fruits during night cycles (they glow, so they're easy to spot)
- Turn in Moonlit Fruits to the Owl for Lunar Points
- Unlock Night Eggs from the reward track at these milestones:
- First egg at 500 points
- Additional eggs at 1,000, 2,500, 5,000, and 10,000 points
- Plant and hatch each Night Egg (more on this below)
Pro Tip: Use the Night Staff tool if you have it - it boosts Moonlit Fruit spawns significantly!
Method 2: Premium Robux Path
If you're impatient like I was after my 20th failed hatch, here are the Robux options:
- 1 Night Egg: 199 Robux
- 3 Night Eggs: 575 Robux (saves 22 Robux)
- 10 Night Eggs: 1,699 Robux (best value - saves 291 Robux)
Premium eggs have the same 1% drop rate but hatch in just 30 seconds instead of 4+ hours!
Hatching Your Night Egg
Once you've got a Night Egg, here's what to do:
- Equip the egg from your inventory
- Find an open spot in your garden
- Plant it like you would any seed
- Wait for the timer:
- Free eggs: 4 hours and 10 minutes
- Premium eggs: 30 seconds
- Speed up hatching (optional): Place Chickens, Roosters, or Kiwis nearby
- Press and hold E when the timer ends to hatch
Remember - there's only a 1% chance for the Raccoon. I went through 47 eggs before getting mine, so patience is key!
All Night Egg Pets and Drop Rates
Here's what else you might get while hunting for your Raccoon:
Pet | Drop Rate | Ability |
---|---|---|
Hedgehog | 49% | Speeds up nearby plant growth |
Owl | 25% | Increases fruit quality at night |
Bat | 15% | Produces guano fertilizer |
Moth | 9% | Pollinates plants for mutations |
Firefly | 1% | Illuminates garden, attracts bugs |
Raccoon | 1% | Duplicates fruits from other gardens |
Pro Tips for Raccoon Hunting
After my extensive (and expensive) experience, here are my best tips:
- Batch Your Eggs Don't hatch one at a time. Save up 5-10 eggs and hatch them together. It feels less disappointing when you get multiple pets at once.
- The Alt Account Strategy Once you get your Raccoon, create an alt account with only high-value fruits planted. Your Raccoon will always duplicate from that garden if they're nearby!
- Play During Events Sometimes special events increase pet drop rates. I've seen 2x pet chance events - that's when you want to use your saved eggs!
- Join Trading Communities Some players trade Raccoons for massive amounts of in-game currency or rare seeds. Check Discord servers and Reddit communities.
- Maximize the Ability Position yourself near players with rare gardens. Public servers are hit-or-miss, but private servers with friends work great.
Is the Raccoon Worth It?
Let me break this down honestly:
Pros:
- Completely unique ability no other pet has
- Passive income/fruit generation
- Access to fruits you can't get otherwise
- High trade value
- Adorable animations and design
- Serious bragging rights
Cons:
- Extremely low 1% drop rate
- Expensive if going the Robux route
- Fruit value decreases with duplicates
- Limited by nearby players' gardens
- Can't duplicate seeds, only fruits
My verdict? Absolutely worth it if you're serious about the game. The Raccoon has helped me complete my fruit collection faster than any other method, and the passive income is fantastic. Plus, showing it off in your garden never gets old!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get the Raccoon outside of the Lunar Glow event?
No, Night Eggs are exclusive to the Lunar Glow event. You'll have to wait for the event to return if you miss it.
Is there a difference between free and premium Night Eggs?
The only difference is hatching time - both have the same 1% chance for Raccoon. Premium eggs just save you hours of waiting.
Can I store Night Eggs for later?
Yes! Unplanted eggs stay in your inventory indefinitely. I recommend saving them for 2x pet chance events.
How often does the Raccoon duplicate fruits?
Every 79.17 seconds (roughly every minute and 20 seconds). It's consistent and automatic.
What's the best strategy for using my Raccoon?
Join a private server with friends who have rare fruits, or use the alt account method I mentioned. Public servers are too random for consistent high-value duplicates.
Can the Raccoon duplicate mutated fruits?
Yes! This is one of the best features - it copies mutations too, not just base fruits.
Is the Raccoon better than the Red Fox?
While the Red Fox duplicates seeds from the shop, the Raccoon can get you exclusive event fruits and mutations. I'd say Raccoon is superior for late-game players.
There you have it - everything I've learned about getting the elusive Raccoon pet in Grow a Garden! It took me way too many attempts (and Robux) to get mine, but seeing that little bandit bring me rare fruits every minute makes it all worthwhile.
Have you managed to get your Raccoon yet? What's the rarest fruit it's brought you? Drop a comment below - I'd love to hear your success (or horror) stories from the Night Egg grind!