So, what does the Squirrel actually do in Grow a Garden, and why should you care? The Squirrel gives you a small chance to keep a seed when you plant it, which helps you save rare seeds and stretch your stash a bit further. That makes it a handy little helper for anyone who wants to farm seeds steadily and hates wasting those hard-to-get seeds.
Let’s talk about how the Squirrel’s ability fits into the different pet roles and where it really stands out compared to other pets.
We’ll get into its abilities, whether it helps with XP or tools, and some practical tips for using it on those massive planting sprees.
And if you’re wondering how to actually get your hands on this Mythical pet, or what to expect if you try hatching or trading for one, I’ll cover that too.
Squirrel Pet Abilities and Role in Grow a Garden
The Squirrel is a Mythical pet, and it gives your farm a small but genuinely useful perk.
You’ll save seeds, lower your planting costs, and get to focus your resources on those higher-value crops.
Seed-Saving Passive Ability: 2.5% Chance Explained
The Squirrel gives you a passive 2.5% chance to keep a seed after you plant it.
So, if you plant 100 seeds, you’ll probably keep 2 or 3 of them. It triggers every time you plant, so the more you plant, the more you save.
You don’t have to do anything special. Just equip the Squirrel and plant as usual.
It works on all seeds, whether they’re common or rare, but stacking multiple Squirrels won’t boost the effect—one is enough.
Want more details or history? Check out the Grow a Garden wiki entry for the Squirrel (mythical pet): Squirrel – Grow a Garden Wiki.
Impact on Garden Growth and Resource Efficiency
You’ll save seeds over long planting sessions, which means your net seed cost goes down and you can keep your planting streaks going.
For bulk farms, the Squirrel nudges your output efficiency up a bit, since you don’t need to buy or craft as many seeds to keep things running.
The pet can help your profits if you’re growing pricey crops.
Saved seeds mean you don’t have to spend as much to restock, so your overall seed spending drops.
It also saves you some time if you’re always hunting down rare seeds from trades or merchants.
But honestly, the benefit is pretty small per plant.
You’ll notice real savings only if you combine the Squirrel with high-volume planting, use automation tools, or run a lot of planting cycles back-to-back.
Situational Effectiveness for Common vs. Rare Crops
For common crops, that 2.5% chance really adds up if you’re planting thousands at a time.
Saved seeds start to make a difference, especially if you’re using mass-planting strategies or repeating planting loops.
When you’re working with rare or expensive seeds, every seed you save feels like a win.
Even one saved rare seed can make the Squirrel worth it, especially if you’re farming rare plants or testing out limited seeds.
If you’re only planting a handful of seeds or focusing on small batches, the Squirrel will help, but don’t expect big gains.
It shines best when you plant in bulk or target those high-value crops.
How to Obtain the Mythical Squirrel Pet
You can get the Squirrel by hatching the Mythical Egg, timing your buys, and keeping an eye on Blood Moon event shops.
It helps to know the hatch chances, where the egg pops up, and when event shops refresh.
Mythical Eggs and Hatch Odds
You’ll find the Squirrel in the Mythical Egg.
The hatch rate for Squirrel sits around 26–27%, so about one in four Mythical Eggs should give you one.
That makes the Mythical Egg your main target.
Grab Mythical Eggs from the Pet Eggs shop whenever you spot them.
They show up under the Mythical category and sometimes in limited chests.
If you want better odds, save up your in-game currency or gems and buy several Mythical Eggs at once.
Each hatch is a fresh roll, so hatching more eggs is really your best shot at getting a Squirrel.
For the most up-to-date rates, check the in-game egg description or the Pet Eggs shop before you buy.
Blood Moon Event and Pet Availability
The Squirrel joined the game with the Blood Moon Event update, and you’ll usually find it in event content tied to that update.
During Blood Moon, the Mythical Egg is easier to find in event shops and sometimes comes in special bundles.
Events might include themed galleries, reward tracks, or limited-time shops with Mythical Eggs or guaranteed pet chests.
Watch the event timers and the Shop’s Blood Moon section so you don’t miss out on Mythical Egg deals or bundles that boost your chances.
If you miss Blood Moon, you can still find Mythical Eggs in the regular Pet Eggs shop.
But honestly, Blood Moon usually offers the best shot at scoring a Squirrel.
Pet Eggs Shop Strategies
Pop into the Pet Eggs shop every day if you can. You’ll find the Mythical Egg tucked in the Mythical category, right there with pets like Grey Mouse and Brown Mouse.
Honestly, those rotating offers and random discounts? Sometimes they surprise you, so it’s worth a quick check.
Try setting a budget for how many Mythical Eggs you’ll pick up during each event or play session. I usually lean toward bundle deals—if they toss in extra Mythical Eggs or bonus items, you’re getting more chances without blowing your whole stash.
Switch things up between buying single eggs and bundles, depending on how much currency you’ve got. If you spot a Blood Moon bundle that boosts your odds at a Mythical Egg, I’d say grab that one—it’s probably your best shot at hatching the Squirrel.
