Sotdae Flock Overview
Sotdae Flock (Korean: 솟대 가족) arrived in January 2026 with the Plum Blossom Palace of the Underworld episode — Devsisters' largest folklore update since the 2024 Kakao revival. The Pet name references sotdae, traditional Korean village guardian poles that ward off evil spirits.
Global Classic players access Sotdae Flock through the same ported episode content as Korean veterans. The combination with Garaetteok Cookie defines obstacle-break builds for the nine themed folklore stages.
Spirit Pole Ability
Sotdae Flock drops spirit poles at intervals that generate Almond Slice Jellies and assist obstacle passage. Each pole creates scoring opportunities in dense track segments where Garaetteok Cookie's double-jump landings destroy floor hazards.
The Pet's utility focus complements Garaetteok's vertical timing gameplay — players who chain pole jellies with dash pass-through bonuses multiply episode milestone rewards faster than raw magnetic collection.
Garaetteok Combination
Equip Garaetteok Cookie and Sotdae Flock together to activate the documented combination bonus. Garaetteok jelly output increases while spirit poles extend pass-through chains through obstacle fields.
Read the full Garaetteok Cookie guide and the Plum Blossom Palace episode guide. Verify with our Combination Checker.
Plum Blossom Palace Strategy
Prioritize Sotdae Flock hatches during the Plum Blossom Palace event window when rate-ups apply. Level to 8 before investing in Blooming Dancheong Cookie upgrades — Pet Treasures often matter more than a second L-grade Cookie at equal coin spend.
Compare with Legendary Blooming Dancheong Cookie for score-focused episode builds and browse all episode Pets in our Pet Guides hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sotdae Flock do?
Sotdae Flock drops traditional spirit poles (sotdae) that create Almond Slice Jellies and help pass through obstacles — mirroring Korean village guardian posts from folklore.
Which Cookie pairs with Sotdae Flock?
Garaetteok Cookie is the official combination partner. The bonus amplifies garaetteok jelly output and obstacle passage beyond either character alone.
When was Sotdae Flock released?
January 2026 alongside the Plum Blossom Palace of the Underworld episode, Blooming Dancheong Cookie (L-grade), and Garaetteok Cookie (S-grade).
How do I get Sotdae Flock?
Plum Blossom Palace event eggs, episode milestone rewards, or Extra Rare hatches during the January 2026 folklore banner window.
Sotdae Flock vs Lotus Sitter?
Lotus Sitter dominates launch League meta with Lotus Root Phantom. Sotdae Flock excels in Plum Blossom Palace obstacle-heavy stages with Garaetteok's double-jump destruction.
Video Guide
Watch: CookieRun Classic Plum Blossom Palace Overview