Grow A Garden Termite Pet Guide: How to Get & Value

The Termite is one of those pets in Grow A Garden that players love to argue about. Some think it's funny, some think it ruins their whole lineup, and some keep it only because “hey, it's cheap and kind of cute.” 
If you're trying to figure out whether this pet is actually useful—or just pure chaos—here's everything you need to know.

How to Get the Termite (and Its Drop Chances)

The Termite comes from the Smithing Event, specifically from digging. 
Your chance of pulling one is 7.22%, which is actually pretty high compared to many other event pets.

Is it still obtainable today? 
Yes. As long as the Smithing Event is running, you can still dig for it. If the event is over, trading becomes your only option.

Can you trade for it? 
Absolutely. Many players trade Termites because it's common, cheap, and easy to get multiples of.

You can also buy Termite pet from U4GM. Price: $ 2.99.

What the Termite Is (and Isn't)

Rarity

• Tier: Common
• Don't expect insane stats or game-changing power. It's very much a “for fun” pet.

Appearance

The Termite looks like a little ant-style creature with:

• A brown-red head
• Fangs in front
• Pale pink legs
• A body shaped like a tiny blocky bug

If you've seen the mutation version “Glimmering,” you know it can actually look pretty cool.

Hunger

• 2,000, which is pretty average. 
  You won't struggle to keep it fed.

The Termite's Trait — Level Eater (The Reason People Hate It)

The Termite's trait is simple but… chaotic:

Level Eater:

Occasionally reduces a random pet's level by 1.

And yes—it really is random. 
It doesn't pick your weakest or strongest pet; it just grabs one and drops their level by one point.

A few important notes:

• It cannot reduce a pet below level 1.
• It does this occasionally, not constantly.
• It affects other pets, not itself.

Because of this, the Termite is often labeled as a “troll pet,” similar to Goblin and Goat.

Are There Mutation Variants?

Yes—at least one confirmed mutation:

• Glimmering Termite (as shown in your screenshot)

It's mostly a cosmetic flex, since the trait stays the same.

Is the Termite Useful? A Realistic Breakdown

Let's be honest: 
The Termite is not designed to be strong. 
It exists mostly as a funny, chaotic pet that messes with your lineup.

Where the Termite is Bad

• It can undo hours of leveling if you leave it out too long.
• It creates instability in team setups that rely on high-level pets.
• Most players avoid it for anything serious.

Where the Termite is “Okay”

• As a collection item
• As a troll pet
• For messing around with friends in co-op
• When you literally don't care what pet loses levels

Where the Termite is Surprisingly Useful

Some players use it to drop a pet's level intentionally, for example:

• Resetting a pet to match a certain requirement
• Correcting over-leveling in specific builds (rare cases)

This is niche, but it exists.

Trading & Value

Since it's common and has a mostly negative trait, the Termite sits on the lower end of the trade market.

Typical Trade Value

• Very low sheckles
• Often given away in bulk
• Some sellers list it cheaply because it's easy to farm (or buy)

Demand

• Collectors: mild interest
• Mutations collectors: more interest
• Regular players: usually avoid it
• Troll players: love it
• Traders: treat it as filler stock

Should you trade it now or hold it?

Honestly, its value is unlikely to rise. 
It's common, easy to farm, and not strong.

If you want to trade it, do it now, not later.

Trade Safety Tips

Because it's cheap, scams are rare—but still avoid:

• Fake “rare mutation” claims
• Overpriced listings
• Value manipulation in trade chats

Is the Termite Worth Owning? Final Verdict

Here's the quick, real-player take:

• For gameplay: No
• For trolling friends: Yes
• For collectors: Sure
• For new players: Only if you like chaos
• For long-term value: Very low
• For safety: Keep it in storage unless you want random level drops

The Termite isn't a meta pet. It isn't meant to be. 
It's a little gremlin designed to mess with your lineup and make you laugh—or swear.

If you understand that and still want it, then hey, enjoy the chaos.

Summary

• The Termite is a Common pet from the Smithing Event with a 7.22% drop chance.
• Its trait Level Eater reduces the level of a random pet by 1.
• It can't drop any pet below level 1.
• It has a Glimmering mutation and probably more in future updates.
• Most players think it's one of the worst pets because of its harmful trait.
• It has low trade value, but collectors and troll-players enjoy it.
• Best advice: Keep it in storage unless you're trolling.