The Black Cat has officially replaced the Moon Cat as the most overpowered pet in Grow a Garden. With its incredible farming ability and unique interaction with the new Witch’s Cauldron, this pet can make your crops grow huge — and your profits skyrocket.
If you missed out on the Moon Cat, don’t worry, the Black Cat is even better. This guide will explain how it works, how to use it, and why it’s the new best method to get rich fast. Also check out our Grow a Garden Codes and Animals Tier List!
What Makes the Black Cat So Powerful
The Black Cat comes from the Spooky Egg, introduced in the latest Halloween update. It has about an 8.5% chance of appearing from the egg or its premium version. At first glance, it may look cute and harmless, but this pet hides a seriously strong ability that changes how you grow crops.
Just like the Moon Cat, it increases your plant size by roughly 1.3x, and this bonus scales higher as the cat levels up. However, the real power comes from its exclusive cauldron ability:
- Every 4 minutes, the Black Cat moves to a Witch’s Cauldron and naps near it for 15 seconds.
- During this nap, your plants near the cauldron receive an enormous boost in size and value.
- This process repeats automatically, replacing the need for the Moon Cat’s pancake stack method.
In short, the Black Cat combines the Moon Cat’s power and the pancake stack mechanic, making it one of the most valuable farming pets in the game.
How to Get the Witch’s Cauldron
To unlock the Black Cat’s full potential, you’ll need a Witch’s Cauldron. This rare item can be obtained from the Pumpkin Crate, which has roughly a 5% drop chance. Luckily, you only need one cauldron to activate the Black Cat’s ability, though having more pets nearby increases your results. For the best outcome:
- Use up to 8 Black Cats (maximum allowed).
- Place them all at the same time to synchronize their effects.
- Level them up using Lollipops to boost growth power.
Step-by-Step Method to Use the Black Cat
- Place your Witch’s Cauldron near your crops (preferably large or high-value plants like Great Pumpkins).
- Deploy all your Black Cats at once so their effects activate together.
- Wait for the cats to nap at the cauldron (every 4 minutes).
- During their nap, your nearby plants will grow faster and larger.
- Combine the method with sprinklers or the Grow All feature for maximum gains.
Players have tested this method with and without sprinklers, and the results are massive — pumpkins can grow up to 51 kg and sell for 15 to 50 million shekels even without extra boosts.
Why the Black Cat Method Is Better Than Moon Cat
- No Pancake Stack Needed: The cat automatically moves to the cauldron.
- Faster Activation: Occurs every 4 minutes.
- Stackable Effect: Multiple cats amplify growth even further.
- High Profit Potential: Crops can sell for tens of millions with no special mutations.
In simple terms, the Moon Cat era is over. The Black Cat doesn’t just replace it — it outperforms it in every way.
The Black Cat Grow a Garden method is currently the best way to earn money in the game. While it takes some setup — getting the pet and the Witch’s Cauldron — the results are worth it. You can easily create massive crops and sell them for huge profits without relying on complex setups or expensive items. If you can, collect multiple Black Cats and time your farming cycles carefully. When done right, this strategy will make you one of the richest players in Grow a Garden.