The Cherry Blossom update adds a new biome, eight new pets, the Sakura Incubator, two Sakura mutations, and the recurring Great Bloom event to Steal an Egg. Crane is the key progression pet: hatch it from a Cherry Blossom Egg, then use it to unlock the Sakura Incubator and start farming Bloom and Spirit Bloom mutations.
Crane is an Epic Cherry Blossom pet and the unlock requirement for the Sakura Incubator. The Cherry Blossom area has a lower progression threshold around 2.5B Speed, while roughly 3.5B+ Speed is a more comfortable target for reliable Egg stealing runs. Great Bloom begins about every 30 minutes, lasts around 3 minutes, and provides Sakura Crystals used by the Incubator.
What Is the Cherry Blossom Update in Steal an Egg?
The Cherry Blossom biome is part of the game's first major update. It introduces a new progression area with eight new animals, a new mutation machine called the Sakura Incubator, two Sakura-themed mutations, and the recurring Great Bloom event.
The biome is important because it connects several systems together. You farm Cherry Blossom Eggs for pets, use Crane to unlock the Incubator, then farm Great Bloom for Sakura Crystals to mutate Eggs.
Reach Cherry Blossom → steal Cherry Blossom Eggs → hatch Crane → unlock Sakura Incubator → join Great Bloom → collect Sakura Crystals → roll Bloom / Spirit Bloom.
All 8 Cherry Blossom Pets
The Cherry Blossom biome adds eight new animals ranging from Epic to Divine rarity. Crane is the first one you need for progression, while the rarer pets become longer-term farming targets.
| Pet | Rarity | Reported Money per Second | Reported Reward / Progression Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane | Epic | $4K/s | +2.7M Speed and $400K; required to unlock Sakura Incubator |
| Salamander | Legendary | $74K/s | +3M Speed and $7.4M |
| Red Panda | Mythic | $450K/s | +3.4M Speed and $45M |
| Snow Owl | Cosmic | $7.5M/s | +3.7M Speed and $750M |
| Koi | Cosmic | $12M/s | +4.1M Speed and $1.2B |
| Stag | Secret | $145M/s | +4.8M Speed and $14.5B |
| Oni Tiger | Eternal | - | +5.4M Speed and $60B |
| Kitsune | Divine | - | +6.8M Speed and $180B |
What Is Crane in Steal an Egg?
Crane is an Epic pet from Cherry Blossom Eggs. It is more important than a normal Epic because it is also the key required to activate the Sakura Incubator progression.
How to Get Crane in Steal an Egg
Crane is obtained by hatching a Cherry Blossom Egg. You do not get Crane from the Sakura Incubator itself.
1. Reach the Cherry Blossom Biome
Progress until you can enter and safely attempt Egg runs in the new area.
2. Build Enough Speed
About 2.5B Speed is listed as the lower progression threshold in the supplied update notes, while more Speed makes stealing Eggs safer.
3. Steal Cherry Blossom Eggs
Carry Eggs away from the zone and return them so they can be hatched.
4. Hatch Until You Get Crane
Crane is the Epic pet in the new pool. No exact hatch percentage is claimed here.
5. Keep One Crane for the Incubator
If your next goal is Sakura mutations, do not use or trade away your first Crane before unlocking the Incubator.
How Much Speed Do You Need for Cherry Blossom?
The current information supports two useful Speed numbers, and they should not be treated as the same thing.
| Speed Level | How to Read It | Practical Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| About 2.5B Speed | Lower progression threshold | This is the minimum figure listed in the supplied Cherry Blossom update notes. |
| About 3.5B+ Speed | Comfortable practical target | More Speed gives you a better chance of completing an Egg-stealing run cleanly without relying on recovery tricks. |
Low-Speed Trick for Cherry Blossom Eggs
If your Speed is slightly below the comfortable range, the supplied gameplay notes describe a workaround that can still help you move an Egg toward your base.
Run Close to Walls
Walls and terrain can interfere with the boss or guardian's movement and may buy you extra distance.
Keep Moving the Egg Forward
If you are knocked down, the Egg may remain near the defeat point instead of instantly returning to its original location.
Pick the Egg Up Again
Recover it and continue the route. Repeating this can gradually move the Egg farther away from the danger zone.
Repeat Until You Reach Your Base
The more distance you gain on each attempt, the less ground remains on the next pickup.
How to Unlock the Sakura Incubator
The official update information connects Crane directly to the ancient Sakura tree and the Incubator unlock path.
1. Hatch a Crane
Get the Epic Crane from a Cherry Blossom Egg.
2. Bring Crane to the Ancient Sakura Tree
Take the Crane to the Sakura Incubator / ancient tree area inside the Cherry Blossom biome.
3. Restore the Sakura Tree
Use Crane as the required progression item to activate the system.
4. Unlock the Sakura Mutation System
Once restored, the Incubator becomes available for the two new Sakura mutations.
What Does the Sakura Incubator Do?
The Sakura Incubator uses Sakura Crystals as fuel. Charge it to 100%, place an Egg into the system, and the Incubator attempts to apply one of two exclusive Sakura mutations.
| Mutation | Reported Chance | What It Is |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom | About 97.5% | The standard Sakura mutation outcome. |
| Spirit Bloom | About 2.5% | The much rarer Sakura mutation variant. |
How to Get Sakura Crystals
Sakura Crystals are the repeat-use resource for the Incubator. They appear during The Great Bloom event in the Cherry Blossom biome.
Wait for Great Bloom → go to Cherry Blossom → break Sakura Crystal Trees with the starting baseball bat → collect Sakura Crystals → deposit them into the Incubator.
How Often Does The Great Bloom Event Happen?
The supplied update information states that The Great Bloom begins every 30 minutes. During the event, enormous Sakura Crystal Trees appear throughout the Cherry Blossom biome.
The gameplay notes place the event duration at around 3 minutes, so it is worth entering the biome before the event begins and being ready to break as many trees as possible.
Steal an Egg Cherry Blossom, Crane & Sakura Incubator FAQ
What is Crane in Steal an Egg?
Crane is an Epic Cherry Blossom pet and the pet required for the Sakura Incubator progression.
How do you get Crane?
Steal and hatch Cherry Blossom Eggs until you obtain Crane.
How much Speed do you need for Cherry Blossom?
The supplied update notes list about 2.5B Speed as the lower progression threshold. Around 3.5B+ Speed is a more comfortable target for consistent Egg stealing.
What pets are in the Cherry Blossom biome?
The eight new pets are Crane, Salamander, Red Panda, Snow Owl, Koi, Stag, Oni Tiger, and Kitsune.
How do you unlock the Sakura Incubator?
Hatch a Crane from a Cherry Blossom Egg, bring it to the ancient Sakura tree / Incubator area, and use it to unlock the Sakura mutation system.
What does the Sakura Incubator do?
It uses Sakura Crystals as fuel and attempts to apply either the Bloom or rarer Spirit Bloom mutation to an Egg.
What are the Bloom and Spirit Bloom chances?
The current supplied update information lists approximately 97.5% Bloom and 2.5% Spirit Bloom.
How do you get Sakura Crystals?
Break Sakura Crystal Trees during The Great Bloom event in the Cherry Blossom biome.
How often does Great Bloom happen?
The event is currently listed as beginning every 30 minutes, with gameplay notes placing its duration at about 3 minutes.
Can you steal a Cherry Blossom Egg with low Speed?
Possibly. Player observations suggest using walls to slow the guardian and repeatedly recovering a dropped Egg can help move it toward your base. Treat this as a player-tested workaround rather than a guaranteed permanent mechanic.
Useful Steal an Egg Resources
Use the broader LOLGA guides for Eggs, Pets, Trails, Speed and general progression if you are still working toward the Cherry Blossom biome.
