Capybara vs Rooster
Side-by-side comparison: trade tokens, weight scaling, ability impact and verdict. Updated April 2026 with verified data from growagardencalculator + game.guide.
Verdict (mid-weight)
Capybara wins
At mid-weight, Capybara delivers 137 tokens vs 56 for Rooster ( +145%). But ability fit, demand and current market trends matter — run the full WFL Calculator with your actual weight + mutation before deciding.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Capybara | Rooster | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary | Rare | — |
| Tier | A | B | — |
| Source | Uncommon Egg | Uncommon Egg | — |
| Hatch weight | 3.5 kg | 1.5 kg | — |
| Max weight | 35 kg | 18 kg | A |
| Tokens @ hatch | 25 | 8 | A |
| Tokens @ mid weight | 137 | 56 | A |
| Tokens @ max weight | 9,500 | 1,800 | A |
| Data source | verified | verified | — |
Ability head-to-head
Capybara
Zen Helper
Best XP helper. +3 + 0.3×weight XP/sec to all pets.
Rooster
Hatch Speed
Reduces egg hatch time by 12%.
Capybara vs Rooster — full breakdown
Capybara (Legendary, tier A) and Rooster (Rare, tier B) are both popular trades in Grow a Garden. Capybara is sourced from Uncommon Egg, while Rooster comes from Uncommon Egg. At typical trade weight (mid-weight), Capybara commands roughly 145% more tokens than Rooster.
When to pick Capybara
- Ability fit: Zen Helper — Best XP helper. +3 + 0.3×weight XP/sec to all pets.
- Source rarity: Uncommon Egg (5% drop)
- Token range: 25 → 9.5K
When to pick Rooster
- Ability fit: Hatch Speed — Reduces egg hatch time by 12%.
- Source rarity: Uncommon Egg (40% drop)
- Token range: 8 → 1.8K
FAQs
Is Capybara better than Rooster?
Mid-weight: Capybara wins with 137 tokens vs 56. At max weight: Capybara. Best pick depends on your trade context.
What is Capybara's trade value?
Capybara (Legendary, tier A): 25 tokens at hatch (3.5 kg), 137 at mid-weight, 9,500 at max (35 kg). Ability: Best XP helper. +3 + 0.3×weight XP/sec to all pets.
What is Rooster's trade value?
Rooster (Rare, tier B): 8 tokens at hatch (1.5 kg), 56 at mid-weight, 1,800 at max (18 kg). Ability: Reduces egg hatch time by 12%.
Should I trade Capybara for Rooster?
Run the WFL Calculator with both pets at their actual weights and any mutations. Base verdict: Capybara has the edge at typical trade weight. Demand and mutation availability also matter — see the Trade Strategy guide.
Are these values updated?
Yes — datapoints from growagardencalculator.com Supabase backend, cross-verified against game.guide. Updated within 24h of any patch. See the Methodology page for the verification pipeline.