Maneki-neko is an Uncommon Tier Pet that was added to Grow a Garden during the Corrupted Event update on July 26, 2025.
It has a blocky white body with red ears, black eyes, a gold coin on its forehead, a red collar with a green bib, and a raised paw, giving it the appearance of a pixelated lucky cat.
What makes this pet special is its unique ability, which acts as a refund mechanism, making it valuable for players.
It’s especially useful for collecting shekels and fruit at the same time, which is ideal for efficient grinding.
In this guide, we’ve explained how to get the Maneki-neko Pet in Grow a Garden, including its appearance, abilities, and the chances of unlocking it.
Grow a Garden Maneki-neko Pet Wiki (What it Does)
Maneki-neko
Tier
Uncommon
Passive
Every 2 mins, waves to give 10s of 8% refund chance on sold fruits.
Drop Chance
34.5%
Hunger
1,777
Release Date
July 26, 2025
You can obtain the Maneki-neko pet from the Normal or Exotic Kitsune Chest.
To unlock these chests, you need to submit 5 Tranquil and 5 Corrupt mutation fruits to the Kitsune NPC.
Afterward, the pet will be given through the Normal Kitsune Chest.
Once you open the chest, there is a 34.5% chance for the pet to drop.
For the Exotic Version, you can purchase the chest from the Limited Time Shop for 199 Robux.
The drop chance for the pet from the Exotic Version Chest is 34%.
This pet has a unique ability called Fortune Cat. Every 2 minutes, it waves its paw, activating the ability. For the next 10-11 seconds, while the waving animation is active, any fruit you sell has an 8-9% chance of being refunded directly back to your inventory.
Additionally, the pet’s hunger is 1,777, which is considered normal to complete.
