Ruby Squid Pet in Grow A Garden: Value, Buy, How to Get

The Ruby Squid is one of those pets you don't forget once you see it. It's bright, rare, flashy, and surprisingly strong for everyday gameplay. Even though it has a very low hatch rate, many players still chase it because its passive can completely change how your garden setup works. Here's a full breakdown to help you understand what the Ruby Squid is worth, how to get it, and whether you should actually pick one up.

Appearance

The Ruby Squid looks exactly like its name: a glowing, ruby-colored squid made of sharp, block-like crystal plates. 
From your image, it has:

• A deep red, gem-like body with bright reflections
• Multiple tentacles that look more like molten crystal than normal squid arms
• Small glowing particle effects on the surface — like tiny ruby shards shining
• A core that pulses with bright red light in the center, giving it a very “alive” feel

It definitely stands out next to most pets. Even in a crowded garden, you can always spot a Ruby Squid because of that intense red glow.

How Do You Get the Ruby Squid?

1. Hatch It from the Gem Egg (0.5%)

The Ruby Squid is a Divine pet with a 0.5% hatch chance, making it one of the rarest pulls in the Gem Egg.

Gem Egg Basics

• Type: Permanent egg
• First added: Smithing Event
• Available in: Craft Pets (during the event), Pet Egg Shop (always).

How to Get a Gem Egg

You can get it in two ways:

A. Craft It (Event Method)

Ingredients:

• 1× Common Egg
• 2× Common Coal
• 1× Rare Coal
• 1,000,000 Sheckles

B. Buy It from the Pet Egg Shop

• 250M Sheckles, or
• 149 Robux
• 2% chance to appear in shop stock

Gem Egg Drop Rates (for reference)

You basically have the same odds of hatching a Diamond Panther — meaning it's one of the top-tier outcomes.

2. Buy It Directly

If you don't want to gamble on a 0.5% hatch, you can simply buy Ruby Squid Pet.

• U4GM Price: $5.99

This is one of the cheaper Divine pets, especially compared to event-limited ones or older Divine releases.

What Does the Ruby Squid Actually Do?

Passive Ability: Ruby Ink

Continuously copies a random pet's passive (non-cooldown based).

This passive is the main reason people value the Ruby Squid.

In simpler words:

• It grabs a random pet in your loadout
• Takes that pet's passive
• Uses it forever
• But it cannot copy abilities that have cooldowns

This can be incredibly strong in setups where you rely on constant buffs or passive effects. Examples:

• Gem Snake conversions
• Sapphire Macaw mutation procs
• Topaz Snail shard farming
• Any “per-tick” passive you want to double

Basically, the Ruby Squid can act like a second copy of your strongest passive pet — but only sometimes. That randomness makes gameplay feel a bit unpredictable, but often fun.

Hunger

• 60,000 (normal for Divine class)

Value and Rarity of the Ruby Squid

Rarity

• Tier: Divine
• Hatch chance: 0.5% (very rare)
• Not event-limited but still one of the hardest permanent pets to get

Market Value

Considering:

• Divine tier
• Strong passive copying ability
• Difficulty of hatching
• U4GM price of $5.99

The Ruby Squid sits in the mid-high Divine value range. 
It's not the single strongest Divine pet, but its utility makes it extremely good when paired with the right team.

Value Score (player economy estimate):

• Trading Value: High
• Gameplay Value: Very High (if you have good passives to copy)
• Difficulty to Obtain: High

Should You Buy the Ruby Squid?

If you hate RNG and don't want to spend a fortune on Gem Eggs, yes — buying it is completely reasonable.

Gem Eggs are extremely expensive, and the odds of hatching either Divine (Panther or Squid) can drain your wallet fast. For most players, $5.99 is a good shortcut.

Is the Ruby Squid Worth Using?

Honestly, yes — especially if you already own other high-tier pets.

Why it's worth using:

• Can duplicate strong passive abilities
• Great for farming setups
• Works well in “slow but steady” gardens
• Helps create efficient long-term strategies

Why it might NOT be ideal:

• The copied passive is random
• Cannot copy cooldown-based actives
• Works best only if you already own good pets

If you're a mid-game or late-game player, the Ruby Squid fits perfectly into your lineup. 
For early players, it might feel a bit chaotic unless you have strong pets to pair with it.

Summary

The Ruby Squid is a rare Divine pet from the Gem Egg with only a 0.5% hatch chance. 
It shines thanks to its unique ability to copy a random passive from another pet, letting you double-dip on powerful effects. While it can be hatched, most players either get unlucky or burn through too many Sheckles — which is why buying it for $5.99 is a simple and fair option.

It's flashy, useful, and fits well into most advanced gardens. If you need more passive power, the Ruby Squid won't disappoint.