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

What is the Squirrel pet?

The Squirrel is a Mythical pet added during the Blood Moon Event Update. 
It comes from the Mythical Egg and has a 26.79% hatch chance.

Basic stats most players care about:

• Tier: Mythical
• Hunger: 15,000
• Main focus: Resource efficiency and passive XP gain

In general, players use the Squirrel for long farming sessions rather than quick bursts of value.

What does the Squirrel look like?

The Squirrel has a blocky, low-poly design that fits the Grow A Garden style. It has:

• A light brown body with darker accents
• A large square head with small black eyes
• Short legs and a chunky build
• A raised, curved tail that sits upright behind it

Most players can recognize it easily because it looks bulkier than the mouse pets and has a more pronounced tail shape.

How do you get the Squirrel pet?

1. Hatching a Mythical Egg

This is the main in-game method.

Hatch chance: 26.79%

When opening a Mythical Egg, you can get the following pets:

Because the Squirrel shares similar odds with the Brown Mouse, most players need multiple eggs before getting one.

2. Buying it directly

Some players choose to buy the Squirrel pet directly from U4GM for $0.98.

In practice, this option is usually chosen by players who:

• Want the pet immediately
• Do not want to rely on RNG
• Are focusing on efficiency rather than collection

This is a time-saving option, not a gameplay requirement.

What does the Squirrel actually do?

Passive abilities

The Squirrel provides two passive effects:

• Seed Stash 
  Gives a small chance to not consume a use when using the Reclaimer.
• Nutty Apology 
  Grants additional XP per second over time.

In general, these bonuses reward steady, long-term farming rather than short sessions.

How does the Squirrel help in real gameplay?

Most players use the Squirrel when:

• Reclaiming plants often
• Running long idle or semi-idle sessions
• Trying to level pets passively without active grinding

The Seed Stash effect is not guaranteed, but over time it usually saves resources. The XP gain is slow but consistent, which makes it useful during extended play.

What is the value and rarity of the Squirrel?

Rarity

• Tier: Mythical
• Egg source: Mythical Egg
• Drop rate: 26.79%

While it is Mythical, it is not the rarest pet in the egg. Its value comes more from utility than exclusivity.

Value analysis

Looking at:

• Mythical tier status
• A decent but not extreme hatch chance
• Utility-focused passives
• A direct purchase price of $0.98

The Squirrel sits in a mid-value Mythical range. It is not a prestige pet, but it is reliable.

Most players see its value in resource efficiency, not trading or flexing.

Should you buy the Squirrel?

In general:

• If you enjoy hatching eggs and collecting pets naturally, it is usually better to hatch.
• If you want immediate utility and dislike RNG, buying saves time.

The low price reflects that the Squirrel is useful but not rare enough to be considered high-end.

Is the Squirrel worth using?

Usually, yes — for the right playstyle.

The Squirrel is worth using if you:

• Reclaim plants often
• Play for long sessions
• Prefer passive bonuses over active movement buffs

It may not be worth using if:

• You prioritize speed or jumping
• You only play in short bursts
• You want high-impact duplication effects

For most players, the Squirrel is a practical, low-maintenance pet rather than a game-changer.