Sakura Crystals are an important resource in Steal an Egg if you want to use the Sakura Incubator. The problem is that you cannot collect them whenever you want. They are mainly obtained during the short Great Bloom Event, so knowing how to prepare and use the event efficiently can help you build up your crystal supply much faster. Here are the best ways to get Sakura Crystals quickly and make every Great Bloom Event count.
1. Wait for the Great Bloom Event
The most important thing to know is that Sakura Crystals come from the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees, which appear during the Great Bloom Event. The event starts every 30 minutes based on server time and only lasts for 3 minutes. This gives you a very small window to collect as many crystals as possible.
Before the event begins, check the timer above the Sakura Incubator. This lets you know when the next Great Bloom Event is coming. When the timer gets close, stop whatever you are doing and prepare to travel to the Cherry Blossom Zone.
2. Go to the Cherry Blossom Zone Immediately
Once the Great Bloom Event starts, head directly to the Cherry Blossom Zone. Do not waste the three-minute window doing other activities. The Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees only appear during the event, so every second spent traveling or doing something else reduces the amount of time you have to farm crystals.
If you are already close to the Cherry Blossom Zone when the event begins, you can start farming almost immediately.
3. Bring Your Bat
You need your bat to collect Sakura Crystals from the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees.
Make sure you equip it before you start hitting the trees. Doing this before the event begins saves time and prevents you from wasting part of the three-minute window searching through your inventory.
A simple preparation routine is:
- Check the Great Bloom timer.
- Equip your bat.
- Make sure your inventory has room.
- Move toward the Cherry Blossom Zone.
- Wait for the event to start.
- Start hitting the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees immediately.
4. Farm the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees Nonstop
Once you arrive, focus entirely on the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees.
Keep hitting the trees throughout the event instead of switching between different activities. The goal is to get as many Sakura Crystals as possible before the three-minute timer runs out.
If there are several trees available, move between them efficiently rather than standing around waiting for one location.
The more of the event you spend actively farming, the better your crystal collection will be.
5. Use the Sakura Incubator Timer
The Sakura Incubator provides a useful way to keep track of the next Great Bloom Event.
After unlocking the Incubator, look at the timer above it whenever you are planning your farming session. This can help you avoid missing the event.
You can use the time before the event to:
- Organize your inventory.
- Prepare your bat.
- Finish other activities.
- Move closer to the Cherry Blossom Zone.
- Get ready for the next crystal farming session.
When the timer reaches the event, prioritize the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees.
6. Participate in Every Great Bloom Event
If you need a large amount of Sakura Crystals, the fastest long-term method is simply to participate in as many Great Bloom Events as possible.
Because the event returns every 30 minutes, missing one means waiting for the next scheduled event. Missing several events can slow down your Sakura Incubator progression considerably.
Try to make the event part of your normal farming routine. You can do other activities between events and return to the Cherry Blossom Zone whenever the next Great Bloom begins.
7. Save Your Sakura Crystals
Getting crystals quickly is only half of the process. You should also avoid wasting them.
Sakura Crystals are used to power the Sakura Incubator, which can give your eggs the Bloom or Spirit Bloom mutation.
The current chances are:
- Bloom: 97.5%
- Spirit Bloom: 2.5%
Since Spirit Bloom has a much lower chance, you may need multiple attempts if that is the mutation you are trying to obtain.
For this reason, consider saving your crystals instead of spending them immediately after every Great Bloom Event. Building up a larger supply gives you more opportunities when you are ready to hatch or mutate your eggs.
The best way to get Sakura Crystals fast in Steal an Egg is to make the most of every Great Bloom Event. The event happens every 30 minutes but only lasts three minutes, so preparation is the key to getting the most crystals.
Keep an eye on the Sakura Incubator timer, have your bat ready, and travel to the Cherry Blossom Zone as soon as the event starts. Once there, focus entirely on the Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees until the event ends.
If you are trying to use the Sakura Incubator regularly or chase the rare Spirit Bloom mutation, consistently farming each Great Bloom Event will give you the best chance of building a large Sakura Crystal supply.