If you’ve been playing Grow A Garden for a while, you’ve probably heard about the Squirrel pet. In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about it from a practical player’s perspective, including how to get it, what it does, and how most players use it in the game.
What Is the Squirrel Pet?
The Squirrel is a Mythical pet in Grow A Garden. It was added during the Blood Moon Event Update on May 17th, 2025. As a Mythical pet, it’s relatively rare, but many players find it worth the effort because of its unique abilities.
In general, the Squirrel is known for helping players save resources when using the Reclaimer tool and for gaining additional XP over time. Unlike some other pets, it doesn’t have flashy stats for speed or movement—it’s more about utility.
How Do You Get the Squirrel?
The Squirrel can only be obtained from the Mythical Egg. The hatch chance is 26.79%, so it’s not guaranteed, but fairly reasonable compared to some other Mythical pets.
Most players usually hatch multiple Mythical Eggs over time to get the Squirrel. Since it’s not available from any other source, patience is key. If you’re focused on collecting pets, having a strategy for which eggs to hatch and when to hatch them is generally more effective than randomly opening them.
What Does the Squirrel Look Like?
Appearance-wise, the Squirrel is pretty realistic. It has:
This makes it look like a real-life squirrel rather than a stylized or cartoonish pet. Many players find the natural design appealing, especially if you like having pets that look realistic in your garden.
What Is the Squirrel’s Trait and How Does It Work?
The Squirrel has a unique trait called Seed Stash. Here’s how it works in practice:
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Small chance to save Reclaimer uses: When using the Reclaimer tool, there’s a chance that a use won’t be consumed. Most players notice this ability activating occasionally, so it’s helpful over long grinding sessions.
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Additional XP per second: The Squirrel generates extra XP passively. While the boost isn’t huge, it adds up over time, especially if you’re farming a lot of seeds or working on leveling up.
In general, this makes the Squirrel a good pet for efficiency rather than speed. If your main goal is to save resources and slowly gain XP, most players consider it very useful.
How Does the Squirrel Compare to Other Pets?
The Squirrel is one of only five pets in the game that gain additional XP over time. The others are:
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Starfish
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Grey Mouse
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Brown Mouse
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Mochi Mouse
Compared to these pets, the Squirrel is usually chosen for players who want a mix of resource-saving and XP gain. Its Reclaimer ability is more practical than the Starfish’s or mice’s traits for many players who actively farm seeds.
Are There Any Special Tricks or Tips?
Here are some things most experienced players do with the Squirrel:
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Use it with the Reclaimer frequently: Its trait is more noticeable if you’re reclaiming a lot of plants or seeds. Over long sessions, you can save several uses.
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Pair with other XP-boosting pets: If you have multiple XP-gaining pets, having the Squirrel alongside them usually maximizes your passive gains.
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Keep track of your XP: Many players notice that leveling up is slightly faster with the Squirrel, so using it during longer farming sessions is generally recommended.
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Selling pets: While the Squirrel is valuable for resource management, some players choose to sell grow a garden pets for cash if they have duplicates or want to focus on other pets.
Are There Any Historical Notes About the Squirrel?
Before its current ability, the Squirrel used to have a different trait:
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In versions 1385 and earlier, it gave a 2.5% chance to keep a seed after planting.
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Players exploited this to duplicate rare seeds.
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After updates, this trait was removed and replaced with the Reclaimer ability to prevent abuse.
Most players today don’t worry about these old mechanics, but it’s worth knowing if you’re looking into pet history or trading.
Is the Squirrel Worth Getting?
In general, the Squirrel is worth obtaining if you:
It’s not a “game-changing” pet for speed or competitive advantage, but for long-term resource efficiency, it’s one of the better Mythical pets.
Summary
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Tier: Mythical
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Obtaining method: Hatch from Mythical Egg (26.79% chance)
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Trait: Seed Stash – small chance to save Reclaimer uses and gain extra XP per second
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Appearance: Realistic brown and beige squirrel
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Best use: Passive XP farming and resource-saving
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Extra tip: Can be sold as part of managing your pet collection
For players who focus on efficiency and long-term farming, the Squirrel is usually a smart choice.
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