Neko Atsume rare cats guide - collect those cats!

A cat isn't a cat isn't a cat in Neko Atsume -- some cats are more special (and definitely cuter) than others. 

Neko Atsume's rare cats are not only more difficult to get to visit your home than the standard kitties, but they also generally are much cuter and more interesting than your average cat. Getting pictures of them doesn't just fill up your album: it also fills up your heart.

Most rare cats are easier to lure to your home by using expensive cat food, starting with the high quality crisp cat food (costs 30 sardines for 3 bowls), all the way up to sashimi. Some cats simply expect and require the finer things in life. If you're aiming for the cats listed here (sans Peaches, who is not a rare cat), it's time to start investing in expensive kitty food.

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If you're looking for the new rare cat Whiteshadow (as of Dec. 15, 2016), here's how you get him! He will be added directly here soon.

Each cat's personality trait, liked items, and food are listed.

If you're looking for a memento list, don't worry: I have you covered there too with my Neko Atsume memento guide! But honestly you might be more interested in my all cats guide list which -- you guessed it! -- lists every cat with what they need to visit. And lastly, a quick look at Neko Atsume's remodels.

After collecting all the mementos, I've moved onto other kitty-centric games on my Android phone. Check out some of these other awesome free cat games to play while you wait for more Neko Atsume rare cats to collect.

Good luck getting these kitties to come pay you a visit. Nya!

Joe DiMeowgio

Clearly loves baseball. Will come visit no matter the food that's out if you have a baseball laid out for him. Joe DiMeowgio is a team player and has a power level of 28.

Guy Furry

Can show up when either the stove or the glass flower vase are out. Guy Furry is an artisan and he has a power level of 30. He'll eat anything for the Glass Vase but won't eat Thrifty Bits if the Space Heater is out.

Saint Purrtrick

This cat clearly likes to be comfortable based on its item preference. Saint Purrtrick is awe-inspiring, has a power level of 222, and will eat anything.

Tubbs

He isn't interested in your toys or furniture, only delicious food! Tubbs is a finnicky feaster with a power level of 130.

Frosty

Frosty just needs to get comfortable. This cat seems to like anything but Thrifty Bits, is sensitive, and has a power level of 5.

Ms. Fortune

Ms. Fortune needs a deluxe house set up before she'll come visit. She isn't picky about what she eats, has a charismatic personality, and a 20 power level.

Bob the Cat

This kitty has a need to climb and wants the Cat Metropolis before coming to your house. Bob is outdoorsy, will eat anything, and has a power level of 40.

Mr. Meowgi

Mr. Meowgi likes to do two things: train and sleep. He isn't picky about what he eats, has a mentoring personality and a power level of 250.

Lady Meow-Meow

This cool cat's all about relaxing. She demands a high quality hammock to visit and will eat anything but Thrifty Bits. Has the disposition of a diva and a 100 power level.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is decked out in classical attire and will eat any food but Thrifty Bits (and won't eat Frisky Bits if you have the Laquered Bowl out). He has a refined personality and a power level of 150.

Sassy Fran

Sassy Fran is a sassy cat! She'll visit when you have anything but Thrifty Bits out and a cardboard cafe. She's enthusiastic and has a power level of of 180.

Xerxes IX

A snobby cat! Prince-san's personality is regal, and he requires the high quality cushion to stop by your house. He will eat anything, surprisingly. His power level is 70.

Conductor Whiskers

A clear train enthusiast, Conductor Whiskers will stop by when you pander to his train hobby. He has a vigilant personality with a power level of 50 and will eat anything.

Chairman Meow

Chairman Meow is boorish and seems to be a bit shell-shocked! He'll eat anything and his power level is 111.

Ramses the Great

A Siamese cat, Ramses likes to be reminded of home with the Tent (Pyramid) and will eat anything but Sashimi. Is a total riddler with a power level of 230.

Billy the Kitten

Billy needs a Cowboy Hat and the any food to visit your garden. He has a nihilistic personality. His power level is 250. Whew!

Senor Don Gato

Don Gato looks suspiciously like Puss in Boots -- from his adorable mustache to his rapier hungry for stuffed mouse. Has a scheming personality, will eat anything, and a power level of 30.

Sapphire

  A noble kitty, Sapphire prefers the finer things in life: quality treats and staying out of the sun. She is naive with a power level of 20, and will eat anything other than Thrifty Bits. She always visits with Jeeves.

Jeeves

 Jeeves appears to be Sapphire's butler and he is never seen without her -- both always visit together. Jeeves is a nimble cat with a power level of 210 and eats the same foods as Sapphire.

Peaches

Peaches is not really classified as a rare cat, but is very difficult to actually see. She likes a wide variety of items and has a capricious personality and a power level of 45.