Crane and the Sakura Incubator are part of the same Cherry Blossom progression path in Steal an Egg. You first need to hatch the Epic Crane from the Cherry Blossom Zone, then use that Crane to permanently unlock the Sakura Incubator. This guide explains the full route without mixing confirmed mechanics with unverified pet stats.
Crane is an Epic pet from eggs in the Cherry Blossom Zone. To unlock the Sakura Incubator, get a Crane, keep it in your inventory, then submit it to the Incubator. The Crane is consumed, but the Incubator stays unlocked. Current guide data places Cherry Blossom egg stealing at about 3.5B Speed.
What Is Crane in Steal an Egg?
Crane is an Epic pet tied to the Cherry Blossom Zone. It matters for two reasons: it is a collectible pet from that zone, and it is the item you need to unlock the Sakura Incubator for the first time.
That second use makes Crane more important than a normal Epic pet. If you are progressing through the Cherry Blossom update, getting one Crane is effectively the bridge between farming Cherry Blossom eggs and accessing Sakura mutations.
How to Get Crane in Steal an Egg
Crane comes from eggs in the Cherry Blossom Zone. You do not get it from the Sakura Incubator itself, and you do not need to find a separate Crane NPC around the map.
1. Reach the Cherry Blossom Zone
Progress through the map until you can access the Cherry Blossom area.
2. Reach About 3.5B Speed
Current update guides report roughly 3.5B Speed as the requirement for stealing eggs from the Cherry Blossom Zone.
3. Steal Cherry Blossom Eggs
Run the Cherry Blossom egg route and return the eggs safely so you can hatch them.
4. Hatch Until You Get Crane
Crane is an Epic pet, so it may take more than one egg. There is no reliable exact hatch percentage used in this guide.
5. Keep the Crane for the Incubator
If your next goal is the Sakura Incubator, keep one Crane available in your inventory.
Crane Information at a Glance
| Detail | Current Information | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic | Crane is obtainable from Cherry Blossom Zone eggs. |
| Location | Cherry Blossom Zone | This is the zone you need to farm for Crane. |
| Speed | About 3.5B Speed | Current guide data places the Cherry Blossom egg-stealing requirement around this level. |
| Main Use | Unlock Sakura Incubator | The first Crane you submit acts as the unlock requirement. |
| After Submission | Crane is consumed | The pet disappears, but the Incubator unlock remains. |
| Exact Hatch Chance | Not reliably confirmed | LOLGA does not publish an unsupported percentage. |
How to Unlock Sakura Incubator in Steal an Egg
The Crane question and the Sakura Incubator question are directly connected. You need Crane to unlock the Sakura Incubator. Once you have one, the unlock process is simple.
1. Get an Epic Crane
Hatch eggs from the Cherry Blossom Zone until Crane appears.
2. Keep Crane in Your Inventory
Make sure the Crane you want to use is available when you interact with the Incubator.
3. Go to the Sakura Incubator
The machine is located in the Cherry Blossom progression area.
4. Submit the Crane
Use the interaction prompt and give the Crane to the machine.
5. Keep the Permanent Unlock
The submitted Crane is removed from your inventory, but you do not need another Crane every time you use the Sakura Incubator.
Yes. The Crane used to unlock the Sakura Incubator is consumed. The important part is that the machine remains permanently unlocked afterward.
What Does the Sakura Incubator Do?
The Sakura Incubator is a mutation machine for eggs. After you unlock it with Crane, you can use Sakura Crystals to run the Incubator and apply one of the Sakura-themed mutation outcomes.
| Mutation | Current Reported Chance | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom | 97.5% | The standard Sakura mutation outcome. |
| Spirit Bloom | 2.5% | The rarer Sakura mutation outcome. |
In other words, Crane unlocks the machine, while Sakura Crystals are the resource you continue farming when you want to use it.
How to Get Sakura Crystals
Sakura Crystals come from Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees during the Great Bloom Event. When the event begins, head to the Cherry Blossom Zone and hit the crystal trees to collect the resource needed for the Sakura Incubator.
Wait for Great Bloom → go to Cherry Blossom Zone → hit Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees → collect Sakura Crystals → use the Sakura Incubator.
How Often Is the Great Bloom Event?
Current Cherry Blossom update coverage reports that the Great Bloom Event appears about every 30 minutes and lasts around three minutes. Because event timing is update-sensitive, treat this as the current schedule rather than a permanent rule.
Crane & Sakura Incubator Tips
The most efficient way to think about this update is as one connected progression chain:
3.5B Speed → Cherry Blossom Eggs → Crane → Unlock Sakura Incubator → Farm Sakura Crystals → Roll Bloom / Spirit Bloom mutations.
Steal an Egg Crane & Sakura Incubator FAQ
What is Crane in Steal an Egg?
Crane is an Epic pet from the Cherry Blossom Zone. It is also required to unlock the Sakura Incubator.
How do you get Crane in Steal an Egg?
Steal and hatch eggs from the Cherry Blossom Zone until you get Crane.
How much Speed do you need for Crane?
Current guide data places the Cherry Blossom egg-stealing requirement at about 3.5B Speed.
How do you unlock Sakura Incubator?
Get a Crane from Cherry Blossom Zone eggs, keep it in your inventory, then submit it to the Sakura Incubator. The Crane is consumed and the machine unlocks permanently.
Do you need Crane every time you use Sakura Incubator?
No. Current guide coverage indicates Crane is needed for the initial unlock only.
Does Crane disappear after unlocking Sakura Incubator?
Yes. The Crane you submit is removed from your inventory, but the Incubator remains unlocked.
What does Sakura Incubator do?
It uses Sakura Crystals to apply Sakura-themed mutations to eggs. Current guide data lists Bloom and the rarer Spirit Bloom outcome.
How do you get Sakura Crystals?
Farm Crystal Cherry Blossom Trees in the Cherry Blossom Zone during the Great Bloom Event.
How often does Great Bloom happen?
Current update coverage reports roughly every 30 minutes, with the event lasting around three minutes. This timing may change in later updates.
What is the Crane hatch chance?
Crane is currently identified as Epic, but this guide does not use an exact hatch percentage because a reliable current percentage has not been consistently verified.
Useful Steal an Egg Resources
If you are still working toward Cherry Blossom, use the broader egg and progression guides first. They explain Biomes, Eggs, Pets, Speed and Trails before you focus on Crane and the Sakura Incubator.
