The Lobster Thermidor is a divine Pet introduced in the Kitchen Storm Update of Grow a Garden on August 9th, 2025. This pet is highly sought after due to its unique abilities and rarity. It is a divine pet, meaning it has powerful passive effects and a very low chance of being obtained from chests.
Players can obtain the Lobster Thermidor primarily through the Culinarian Chest, which is rewarded by completing tasks for the Rat Connoisseur. It can also appear in the Exotic Culinarian Chest, a rarer variant of the chest that guarantees a divine pet at 100 rolls, and occasionally in the Rainbow Sack.
The Lobster Thermidor is visually inspired by the famous French seafood dish of the same name. Its body is shaped like a cooked lobster, with vibrant red and orange tones. Butter and seasoning are visible on its shell, while its fan-shaped tail displays reddish-pink shades, giving it a baked, appetizing appearance.
Lobster Thermidor Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Divine |
| Obtaining Method | Culinarian Chest: 1% Exotic Culinarian Chest: 1% Rainbow Sack: 7% |
| Passive Abilities | Molten Boiling Point: Every 300–900s (5–15 min), 20% chance a nearby fruit becomes Molten Meteoric Boiling Point: Every 500–1800s (8.33–30 min), 10% chance a nearby fruit becomes Meteoric |
| Hunger | 50,505 |
| Obtainable | Yes |
| Date Added | August 9th, 2025 |
| How to Obtain a Culinarian Chest | Feed mutated meals to the Rat Connoisseur. One of the three reward options may include a Culinarian Chest. The chest can then be opened for a chance to obtain the Lobster Thermidor. |
| Unique Effects in Game | Molten Boiling Point: Every 15 minutes, nearby fruits have a 20% chance to become Molten. Meteoric Boiling Point: Every 30 minutes, nearby fruits have a 10% chance to become Meteoric. This can significantly boost your harvests if timed well. |
| Rarity Notes | Tied with the King Cabbage seed as the lowest chance item in the Culinarian Chest. First divine pet available via a chest. |
Gameplay Strategy
- Timing the Passives:
The Lobster Thermidor’s abilities activate on timers. Keep it near fruit-producing areas to maximize the chances of Molten or Meteoric fruits. Use a watch or in-game timer to track when the next passive effect might occur. - Culinarian Chest Farming:
Since the chance to obtain the Lobster Thermidor is only 1%, players may need to farm the Rat Connoisseur repeatedly. Focus on creating mutated meals efficiently to speed up chest acquisition. - Combining Pets:
Using the Lobster Thermidor alongside other fruit-boosting pets can dramatically increase overall yield, especially when farming high-value or rare fruits.
Trivia
- The Lobster Thermidor is the second pet in the game to grant an admin mutation already in the game, after the Disco Bee.
- Its name comes from the French seafood dish Lobster Thermidor.
- It is the first pet to have a guaranteed chance at 100 rolls in the Exotic Culinarian Chest.
- It is also the first divine pet that can be rolled from a chest, rather than being event-exclusive or mission-exclusive.
For players looking to enhance their garden and unlock rare pets like the Lobster Thermidor, exploring the Culinarian Chest is a must. By carefully farming mutated meals and strategizing around the pet’s unique abilities, you can maximize your fruit harvests and enjoy all the benefits this divine pet offers. Don’t forget to buy Grow A Garden items to help speed up your progress and increase your chances of obtaining exclusive pets and rewards.
