What Is the Squirrel in Grow A Garden?

The Squirrel is a Mythical pet in Roblox Grow A Garden. It was added during the Blood Moon Event Update on May 17th, 2025. Most players recognize it as a utility-focused pet rather than one that directly boosts crop value or speed.

You can obtain the Squirrel by hatching a Mythical Egg. The hatch chance is 26.79%, which means it is not the rarest Mythical pet, but it is still not easy to get. In general, players will need to hatch several Mythical Eggs before seeing one.

The Squirrel has a hunger value of 15,000, which puts it in line with other Mythical pets. This means you will need to feed it regularly if you plan to keep it active for long farming sessions.

How Do You Get the Squirrel?

Most players get the Squirrel from Mythical Eggs. There are no alternate methods like quests or direct rewards. If you are aiming specifically for this pet, you should be prepared to spend time collecting and opening Mythical Eggs.

Because the hatch chance is around 26.79%, you are not guaranteed a Squirrel quickly. Usually, players hatch Mythical Eggs while aiming for several different Mythical pets rather than focusing only on this one.

The Squirrel is still obtainable as of now. It has not been removed or locked behind a limited-time-only mechanic beyond the Mythical Egg system itself.

What Does the Squirrel Look Like?

The Squirrel’s appearance is simple and realistic. It closely resembles a real-life squirrel, which makes it easy to recognize in your garden.

It has:

• Brown fur

• A beige underside

• Short ears

• Black eyes

• A small black nose

Most players find the design clean and easy to spot, especially when multiple pets are active at once. It does not have flashy effects or bright colors, which fits its practical role.

What Is the Squirrel’s Passive Ability?

The Squirrel’s passive ability is called Seed Stash. This ability has two parts, and both are focused on efficiency over time.

How Does Seed Stash Work?

First, the Squirrel gives a small chance that a Reclaimer use will not be consumed when you use the Reclaimer tool. In practice, this means that sometimes you reclaim a plant, and your Reclaimer durability stays the same.

Second, the Squirrel gains additional XP per second. This makes it one of the few pets in the game that levels faster without extra effort.

The chance to save a Reclaimer use is not high. Most players report that it triggers occasionally rather than consistently. You should not expect your Reclaimer to last forever, but over long sessions, the saved uses do add up.

How Useful Is the Reclaimer Save Effect?

In general, the Squirrel’s main value comes from how often you use the Reclaimer. If you rarely reclaim plants, the passive will not matter much.

For players who frequently:

• Reorganize garden layouts

• Replace low-quality crops

• Reset plots during optimization

the Squirrel can be useful. Over time, saving even a small number of Reclaimer uses reduces how often you need to repair or replace tools.

Most players consider this a quality-of-life bonus rather than a game-changing effect. It is helpful, but it will not dramatically speed up progress on its own.

Why Does the Squirrel Gain Extra XP?

The Squirrel is one of only five pets in Grow A Garden that gain additional XP per second. The other four are:

• Starfish

• Grey Mouse

• Brown Mouse

• Mochi Mouse

Because of this, the Squirrel levels up faster than most pets just by being active. You do not need to change your playstyle to benefit from this.

Usually, players use fast-XP pets when they want to unlock pet levels without micromanaging. The Squirrel fits well into long AFK farming sessions or extended garden management runs.

Is the Squirrel Good for Early, Mid, or Late Game?

The Squirrel is generally more useful in the mid to late game.

Early Game

Most early-game players do not use the Reclaimer often. At this stage, tools are simpler, and gardens are smaller. Because of that, the Squirrel’s passive usually feels weak early on.

Mid Game

In the mid game, players start reclaiming plants more often to improve efficiency. This is where the Squirrel begins to show value, especially during layout changes.

Late Game

Late-game players who optimize gardens heavily get the most benefit. Saving Reclaimer uses over long sessions can slightly reduce resource pressure. The XP gain also helps if you care about pet progression.

What Changed About the Squirrel Over Time?

The Squirrel used to work very differently.

In versions 1385 and earlier, the Squirrel gave players a 2.5% chance to keep a seed after planting. This ability was widely exploited. Some players used it to duplicate exclusive seeds, which caused balance problems.

Because of this, the developers removed the seed-saving ability. The current Reclaimer-saving passive replaced it. Most players agree this change was made to stop seed duplication exploits.

While the new ability is less exciting, it is more controlled and harder to abuse.

Should You Use the Squirrel in Your Active Pet Slot?

Whether you should use the Squirrel depends on your playstyle.

You may want to use it if:

• You reclaim plants often

• You value long-term tool efficiency

• You want a pet that levels passively

You may want to skip it if:

• You focus only on crop yield or speed

• You rarely use the Reclaimer

• You prefer pets with direct farming bonuses

In general, most players treat the Squirrel as a support pet rather than a core farming pet.

How Does the Squirrel Compare to Other Mythical Pets?

Compared to other Mythical pets, the Squirrel is subtle. It does not boost harvest value, growth speed, or mutation chances directly.

Instead, it supports efficiency and pet progression. This makes it less popular among players who want immediate results, but more appealing to players who focus on long-term optimization.

You will usually see the Squirrel paired with stronger farming pets rather than used alone.

Is the Squirrel Worth Trading or Chasing?

The Squirrel is not usually chased for trading value. Most players who want it do so for utility, not rarity.

You may see listings or discussions around grow a garden items for sale that include the Squirrel, but its value tends to be stable rather than inflated. It is not considered a prestige pet.

If you already hatch one naturally, it is worth testing. If not, most players prioritize other Mythical pets first.

Final Thoughts on the Squirrel

The Squirrel is a practical Mythical pet with a focus on efficiency and passive progression. It no longer has its old seed-duplication potential, but its current ability fits better with balanced gameplay.

Most players will not notice its impact immediately. However, over long sessions and repeated Reclaimer use, it quietly saves resources and levels faster than average.

If you like steady, low-maintenance benefits rather than flashy bonuses, the Squirrel is a solid addition to your pet collection.