Neko Atsume rare cats guide - How to get them all
Updated: 17/07/2025, modernised and replaced links.
Want to learn more about the adorable cats in Neko Atsume? Then look no further, because we've created the ultimate guide for Neko Atsume rare cats to help you attract these furry friends. We've also detailed all the little aspects you need to know to care for each one.
Neko Atsume is probably one of the cutest kitty gacha games of all time - you can collect a myriad of cats and learn more about each of their personalities, preferences and quirks by offering them some of their favourite food. If relaxing gachas are your cup of tea, then Neko Atsume is one of the finest in the genre.
What are Rare Cats in Neko Atsume?
Cats come in different rarities - Regular Cats can be encountered a lot more often than the Rare ones, which will only appear under specific conditions (if their preferred food and toys are present). These cats are the "higher rarity" of the two, and befriending them will give you lots of joy (understandably so, since they're extremely adorable).
How many Rare Cats are there in Neko Atsume?
At the moment, there are over 20 Rare Cats in Neko Atsume.We've listed most of them below, along with their preferences, so if you're eager to learn more about every single one, make sure to check out the dedicated page for each cat! There you will find not only their favourite foods, but also what toys to use to attract them, plus a little bit of useful information about each one.
Joe DiMeowgio | Senor Don Gato | Xerxes IX | Chairman Meow | Saint Purrtrick Ms. Fortune | Bob the Cat | Conductor Whiskers | Tubbs | Mr. Meowgi Lady Meow-Meow | Guy Furry | Kathmandu | Ramses the Great | Sassy Fran | Billy the Kitten | Frosty | Sapphire | Jeeves | Bengal Jack Whiteshadow | Hermeowne | Kitty Kawks (JP only)
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Joe DiMeowgio
How to get Joe DiMeowgio
Item: BaseballFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: Team PlayerPower level: 28
Memento: Signed Baseball
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Senor Don Gato
How to get Senor Don Gato
Item: Mister MouseFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: SchemingPower level: 30
Memento: Feathered Hat
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Xerxes IX
How to get Xerxes IX
Item: Zanzibar Cushion, Royal BedFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: RegalPower level: 70
Memento: Pretty Stones
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Chairman Meow
How to get Chairman Meow
Item: Earthenware Pot, Sunken FireplaceFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: BoorishPower level: 111
Memento: Dog Tag
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Saint Purrtrick
How to get Saint Purrtrick
Item: Silk Crepe Pillow, KotatsuFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: Awe-inspiringPower level: 222
Memento: Mysterious Stone
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Ms. Fortune
How to get Ms. Fortune
Item: Cardboard HouseFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: CharismaticPower level: 20
Memento: Oval Coin
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Bob the Cat
How to get Bob the Cat
Item: Cat MetropolisFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: OutdoorsyPower level: 40
Memento: Antique Compass
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Conductor Whiskers
How to get Conductor Whiskers
Item: Twisty Rail, Cardboard Choo-ChooFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: VigilantPower level: 60
Memento: Hand-written Ticket
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Tubbs
How to get Tubbs
Item: Food BowlFavourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat Item: Giant Cushion
Favourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
Item: Giant Cushion (White)
Favourite Food:Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: Finicky FeasterPower level: 130
Memento: Fish Jerky
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Mr. Meowgi
How to get Mr. Meowgi
Item: Scratching Log, Sakura PillowFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: MentoringPower level: 250
Memento: Odd Wooden Charm
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Lady Meow-Meow
How to get Lady Meow-Meow
Item: Luxurious HammockFavourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: DivaPower level: 100
Memento: Novelty Sunglasses
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Guy Furry
How to get Guy Furry
Item: Heating StoveFavourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
Item: Glass Vase
Favourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: ArtisanPower level: 30
Memento: Custom Rolling Pin
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Kathmandu
How to get Kathmandu
Item: Temari BallFavourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
Item: Lacquered Ball
Favourite Food: Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: RefinedPower level: 150
Memento: Fine Quality Writing Brush
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Ramses the Great
How to get Ramses the Great
Item: Tent (Pyramid)Favourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: RiddlerPower level: 230
Memento: Elegant Staff
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Sassy Fran
How to get Sassy Fran
Item: Cardboard CafeFavourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: EnthusiasticPower level: 180
Memento: Coffee Cup
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Billy the Kitten
How to get Billy the Kitten
Item: Cowboy HatFavourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: NihilisticPower level: 250
Memento: Lucky Coin
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Frosty
Note: Frosty is extremely common for a Rare Cat, and will appear for most toys. He will only come on snowy days, but you can sometimes meet him in non-snowy days on the Snowy Pillow.
How to get Frosty
Item: Pillow (Purple), Pillow (Yellow), Pillow (Green), Silk Crepe Pillow, Sakura Pillow, Maple Pillow, Snowy Pillow, Thick Cooling Pad, Marble Pad, Cool Aluminum Pad, Large Cooling Mat, Tent (Blizzard), Bureau With Pot, Paper Umbrella, Snow Sled, Grass Cushion (Red), Grass Cushion (Navy)Favourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
Item: Basket Case
Favourite Food: Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: SensitivePower level: 5
Memento: Thaw-Proof Snowman
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Sapphire
How to get Sapphire
Item: Fairy-Tale Parasol, Tower of TreatsFavourite Food:Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: NaivePower level: 20
Memento: Poetry Book
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Jeeves
How to get Jeeves
Item: Fairy-Tale Parasol, Tower of TreatsFavourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: NimblePower level: 210
Memento: Silver Pocket Watch
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Bengal Jack
How to get Bengal Jack
Item: Luxury Treasure BoxFavourite Food: Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: RecklessPower level: 66
Memento: Old Map
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Whiteshadow
Note: Whiteshadow is an extremely difficult-to-get cat, since he doesn't appear for a very long time and usually appears randomly. Instead of laying out various goods to attract him, you can give Sashimi a try - some players report that it's particularly effective to lure him out.
How to get Whiteshadow
Item: ??Favourite Food: Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: ElusivePower level: 195
Memento: Paper Shuriken
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Hermeowne
How to get Hermeowne
Item: Egg Bed (Nightview)Favourite Food: Thrifty Bitz, Frisky Bitz, Ritzy Bitz, Bonito Bitz, Deluxe Tuna Bitz, Sashimi, Sashimi Boat
About the cat
Personality: GentlePower level: 200
Memento: Small Glass Bottle
And that concludes our Neko Atsume rare cats guide! I suppose it's pretty safe to assume that you're a huge cat fan, so if you're looking for something similar, why not take a little peek at Battle Cats? We happen to have a handy Battle Cats tier list to help you out with that too!
