What Is the Mistletoad in Grow A Garden?

The Mistletoad is a limited mythical pet in Roblox Grow A Garden. It was added during the Christmas Harvest Event on December 6th, 2025. In general, this pet is designed for players who already understand how pet passives stack and how event pets usually work.

Most players see the Mistletoad as a seasonal utility pet rather than a general-purpose one. Its main value comes from how it interacts with other Christmas-type pets and how it affects plant growth and fruit mutations.

How Do You Get the Mistletoad?

The Mistletoad is obtained from Santa’s Surprise Present. The hatch chance is 2.5%, which means most players will need multiple presents before seeing one.

In practice, players usually get the Mistletoad by:

• Farming the Christmas event currency

• Opening Santa’s Surprise Presents in bulk

• Relying on luck rather than any guaranteed method

There is no alternative way to obtain it outside the event. Once the event ends, the pet becomes unobtainable unless it returns in a future update.

Is the Mistletoad Still Obtainable?

Yes, but only while Santa’s Surprise Present is available. Since this pet is tied directly to the Christmas Harvest Event, its availability is limited by time.

Most players treat this pet as something to aim for during the event rather than something to plan around long-term. If you miss it, you usually have to wait until the developers decide to bring it back.

What Does the Mistletoad Look Like?

The Mistletoad is a retextured version of the standard Frog pet.

Its main visual features include:

• A mostly red body

• Green mouth and green underbelly

• Two wrapped presents sitting on its back

In general, it is easy to recognize in a crowded garden because of its bright holiday colors. Most players can tell it apart from a normal Frog at a glance.

What Is the Mistletoad’s Passive Ability?

The Mistletoad’s passive is called Jolly Croak.

Here is how it works in practice:

• Every 15:09 to 3:20 minutes, the Mistletoad croaks at a nearby plant

• The croak targets the nearest plant

• That plant’s growth is advanced by 14:51 to 30:00 minutes

• The growth bonus is applied for each Christmas-type pet in your garden

• All fruits on that plant receive the Chilled mutation

Most players overlook the timing range at first, but over long sessions, the effect adds up, especially in gardens built around event pets.

How Does Jolly Croak Scale With Other Pets?

This is where the Mistletoad becomes more interesting.

In general:

• The growth boost stacks with each Christmas-type pet

• More Christmas pets means stronger overall growth acceleration

• Without other Christmas pets, the effect is still useful but limited

Most experienced players only run Mistletoad when they already have multiple Christmas pets active. On its own, it is decent. In a themed setup, it becomes much more effective.

What Is the Chilled Mutation and Why Does It Matter?

When Jolly Croak activates, all fruits on the affected plant gain the Chilled mutation.

In practice:

• Chilled fruits usually sell for more than normal fruits

• They are often required for certain seasonal tasks or bonuses

• Mutation-based value stacks well with growth-focused builds

Most players value the Mistletoad more for the mutation than the growth boost. Growth can be sped up in many ways, but guaranteed mutation application is harder to come by.

How Often Does the Passive Trigger?

The trigger window is between 15 minutes and just over 3 minutes, depending on internal timing.

In general:

• Shorter intervals feel inconsistent but average out over time

• Long AFK sessions benefit more from this pet

• Active players may not notice each individual trigger

Most players who leave their garden running while doing other tasks see better results from Mistletoad than players who check their garden every few minutes.

How Much Hunger Does the Mistletoad Have?

The Mistletoad has a hunger value of 50,000, which is high compared to many standard pets.

In practice, this means:

• You need to feed it regularly

• Ignoring hunger reduces its uptime

• It is not ideal for players with limited food supplies

Most players only keep it active during focused farming sessions or event grinding, rather than leaving it equipped all the time.

Is the Mistletoad Worth Using for New Players?

Usually, no.

For new players:

• The hunger cost is high

• The passive is complex

• It relies on having other Christmas pets

Most beginners get more value from simpler pets that provide steady bonuses without setup. The Mistletoad is more suited to players who already understand stacking mechanics and mutation farming.

How Do Most Players Use the Mistletoad?

In general, players use the Mistletoad in three main ways:

1. Event-focused gardens built entirely around Christmas pets

2. Mutation farming setups targeting Chilled fruits

3. AFK growth acceleration during long idle sessions

It is rarely used as a permanent pet. Most players swap it in when they need its effect and remove it afterward to save food.

Does the Mistletoad Affect the Entire Garden?

No. The passive only affects one nearby plant per trigger.

In practice:

• Plant placement matters

• Dense gardens get better results

• Spread-out layouts reduce efficiency

Most experienced players cluster valuable plants closer together so the Mistletoad’s croak consistently targets something important.

How Does It Compare to Other Mythical Pets?

Compared to other mythical pets:

• The Mistletoad is more situational

• Its value depends on timing and setup

• It is weaker outside seasonal builds

Most mythical pets provide broad bonuses. The Mistletoad provides narrow but powerful effects when used correctly.

Common Mistakes Players Make With the Mistletoad

Most players who feel disappointed by this pet usually make one of these mistakes:

• Using it without other Christmas pets

• Ignoring its hunger requirements

• Expecting constant triggers instead of periodic ones

• Placing it in a garden with poor plant spacing

Used correctly, it performs as expected. Used casually, it feels underwhelming.

Is the Mistletoad Mainly a Collector Pet?

For some players, yes.

In general:

• Completion-focused players want it for rarity

• Practical players use it during events only

• Long-term value depends on future Christmas updates

Some players even browse resources or discussions that mention grow a garden items for sale when trying to understand the relative value of limited pets, though actual gameplay value still matters more than rarity alone.

The Mistletoad is a niche mythical pet designed for a specific event and playstyle. It rewards planning, pet synergy, and patience. Most players will not use it daily, but during the right event or setup, it can provide meaningful growth and mutation benefits.

If you enjoy building themed gardens and optimizing event bonuses, the Mistletoad fits well into that approach. If not, it is still a solid collectible from the Christmas Harvest Event.