If you've been grinding the Cooking Event in Grow A Garden and wondering whether the Lobster Thermidor is worth your time, let me save you the trouble: it's absolutely one of the best divine pets from the update. Below, I'll walk you through its value, price, drop rates, and how to actually get it without losing your mind to RNG.

TL;DR: Skip the endless grind — buy the Lobster Thermidor for $0.99 and enjoy the molten + meteoric fruit procs right away.
The Lobster Thermidor isn't just a pretty pet — it's a utility powerhouse. Here's what makes it special:
Think of an actual baked lobster dish: red and orange roasted shell, buttery toppings, and a fan-shaped reddish-pink tail. It's literally seafood on legs. Whenever I equip it, I feel like I'm flexing a five-star dinner on the battlefield.
This pet has two fruit-altering powers:
Molten Boiling Point
Meteoric Boiling Point
Translation: while you play, Lobster Thermidor quietly boosts your farming by spawning rare fruits you'd otherwise grind hours for.
Here's where most players get stuck. The drop rates are harsh, so patience (or your wallet) is key.
| Source | Drop Rate | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Culinarian Chest | 1% | From the Rat Connoisseur boss during the Cooking Event |
| Exotic Culinarian Chest | 1% | Rare chest unlocked through advanced Cooking Event challenges |
| Rainbow Sack | 7% | Found in high-tier event loot bags |
My advice? If you're farming, focus on the Rat Connoisseur and stack chests — but don't expect quick results. The Rainbow Sack technically has the best chance, but it's still a grind.
Let's be real: waiting hours for a 1% roll feels painful. That's why a lot of us just grab it directly.
I did this after my 10th empty Culinarian Chest — and honestly, no regrets. Saved me days of farming.
The Lobster Thermidor is one of those divine pets that pays for itself in farming efficiency. It looks flashy, boosts fruit rarity, and carries a 15Sx value in trades. Whether you grind for it or buy it straight from U4GM, it's a pet worth adding to your lineup.