Yule Cat Raise Animals Guide, How to Get!

The Christmas Update in Raise Animals introduces several new animals, and one of the most interesting additions is the Yule Cat. This animal stands out because of its unique ability that changes depending on the biome you are playing in.

Many players are unlocking it through the Christmas event and testing how strong it really is compared to other popular animals. This guide explains how to unlock the Yule Cat, how its ability works, and when it is worth using. Also check out our Raise Animals Codes for more rewards!

What Is the Yule Cat in Raise Animals?

The Yule Cat is a new shiny animal added during the Christmas event. It is not obtained through normal gameplay or random spawns. Instead, it is tied directly to the hourly Christmas event and requires event currency to unlock. Basic Yule Cat stats:

• Speed: around 30–33
• Base HP: 2 hearts
• Special ability: Christmas Is Coming

What makes this animal special is how its power changes depending on whether you are in a snow biome or not.

How to Unlock the Yule Cat

To get the Yule Cat, you need to participate in the Christmas event that appears every hour. Steps to unlock it:

1. Wait for the hourly Christmas event timer
2. A Christmas tree will spawn when the event starts
3. Interact with the NPC near the tree
4. Purchase the Yule Cat using Presents

The cost is around 4,000–5,000 Presents, so you will need to save up by completing events and quests consistently.

Yule Cat Ability Explained

The Yule Cat’s ability behaves very differently depending on the map.

In Snow Biomes (Christmas Biome and Tundra)

• The Yule Cat becomes smaller
• HP stays at 2 hearts
• Cannot eat other animals
• Can take damage from everything

In these biomes, the Yule Cat loses most of its power and must be played very carefully.

Outside Snow Biomes

• The Yule Cat grows larger
• Gains up to 4 hearts
• Can eat any animal
• Becomes almost immune to animal threats

This makes the Yule Cat very strong in non-snow maps, where it can freely hunt without worrying about other animals.

Important HP Mechanics to Know

One important detail is how the extra hearts work:

• The extra hearts act like a shield
• Once you lose them, they do not fully return
• Taking damage while small can permanently reduce your survivability

Because of this, entering snow biomes while using the Yule Cat is risky.

Best Biomes to Use with Yule Cat

To get the most value from the Yule Cat:

• Avoid the Tundra biome
• Avoid staying too long in the Christmas Biome
• Use jungle, savannah, and other non-snow maps

Even if you unequip snow biomes, the Christmas Biome can still appear during the event, so always stay alert.

Yule Cat vs Other Strong Animals

Compared to other popular animals:

• Capybara: Always immune to animals, but only has 2 hearts
• Yule Cat: Stronger outside snow biomes with up to 4 hearts
• Golden Lion: Still stronger overall due to slowing aura and stacking speed bonus

The Yule Cat sits in a solid middle position. It is easy to obtain and strong in the right conditions, but weaker in snow areas.

Is the Yule Cat Worth Unlocking?

Yes, especially for players who want a powerful and easy-to-get event animal. While it is not the strongest in every situation, it performs very well outside snow biomes and is much easier to unlock than animals like the Golden Lion.

The Yule Cat is a fun and unique addition to Raise Animals that rewards players who understand its strengths and weaknesses. By avoiding snow biomes and protecting your HP, this animal can dominate most maps with ease. If you have enough Presents during the Christmas event, unlocking the Yule Cat is definitely worth the effort before the event ends.