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Squirrel Pet
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B Tier Legendary Obtainable

The Squirrel is a Legendary B tier pet in Grow a Garden. It provides a passive acorn-gathering ability that interacts with nearby woody plants and trees, making it situationally useful in specific garden setups focused on tree crops.

B
Tier Rank
Legendary
Rarity
25,000
Hunger
Standard Egg
Source
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Squirrel Ability in Grow a Garden

The Squirrel pet has a passive acorn collection ability that activates near woody plants and tree-type crops in your garden. When positioned near these crops, it provides a bonus interaction that can slightly accelerate growth cycles or add minor value bonuses depending on current game mechanics.

The Squirrel is particularly noted for its connection to woody plants in Grow a Garden. If your garden focuses on bamboo, beanstalk, or other tree-adjacent crops, the Squirrel becomes more valuable than its B tier rating suggests in isolation.

Squirrel + Woody Plants: The Squirrel pet has synergy with woody plant crops. If you are running a garden focused on bamboo, beanstalk or similar crops, consider the Squirrel as a supplementary pet alongside your main mutation appliers.

Outside of woody plant setups, the Squirrel does not apply mutations directly and does not provide cooldown support. For general mutation farming or high-value crop builds, S and A tier pets like Kitsune, Disco Bee or Queen Bee will outperform it significantly.

Note: Pet abilities in Grow a Garden update regularly with new game patches. Always verify the current ability in-game, as passive bonuses may change between updates.
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How to Get the Squirrel Pet

The Squirrel pet is obtained through standard egg hatching in Grow a Garden. Unlike event-exclusive pets such as the Kitsune or T-Rex, the Squirrel is available from the base egg pool year-round.

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Purchase eggs from the in-game shop using Sheckles or Robux. Standard eggs, Legendary eggs and Paradise eggs are the most likely sources for the Squirrel.
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Hatch the egg and hope for a Squirrel drop. As a Legendary rarity pet, the hatch rate is lower than Common and Uncommon pets but higher than Divine and Mythical pets.
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Alternatively, trade for one. The Squirrel is generally low-demand compared to S and A tier pets, so you may find favorable trades. Use our WFL Trade Checker to verify value before committing.
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Squirrel vs Other B Tier Pets

PetTierAbilityHungerBest For
🐿️ SquirrelBAcorn passive near woody plants25KWoody plant gardens
🐾 CapybaraBNearby pets do not lose hunger20KMulti-pet builds
🐜 Giant AntB10% chance to duplicate harvested fruit25KHigh-yield harvests
🦦 Sea OtterBAuto-waters nearest plant every 30s20KPassive irrigation
🦉 OwlB1.25x XP to all equipped pets15KEarly pet leveling

Among B tier pets, the Capybara is generally more universally useful because it prevents hunger loss for all nearby pets, making it valuable in any multi-pet setup. The Squirrel is more niche but has its place in woody plant focused gardens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Squirrel pet do in Grow a Garden?
The Squirrel pet provides a passive acorn-gathering ability near woody plants and tree crops. It has synergy with bamboo, beanstalk and similar crop types but does not apply mutations directly.
Is the Squirrel a good pet in Grow a Garden?
The Squirrel is a B tier pet, meaning it has situational value but is outclassed by S and A tier pets for direct mutation farming or high-value crop builds. It works best in woody plant specific garden layouts.
How do you get the Squirrel pet in Grow a Garden?
The Squirrel is obtained from standard egg hatching. It is a Legendary rarity pet available year-round from the base egg pool, unlike event-exclusive pets that require seasonal availability.
What is the Squirrel pet worth in Grow a Garden?
As a B tier Legendary pet, the Squirrel has moderate trade value. It is worth less than A and S tier pets but more than Common and Uncommon pets. Demand is low compared to top-tier mutation pets, which keeps its trade value accessible.
What is the Squirrel pet hunger in Grow a Garden?
The Squirrel pet has a hunger value of approximately 25,000. This is on the lower end for Legendary pets, making it relatively affordable to maintain compared to Divine pets like Kitsune (50,000 hunger) or T-Rex (60,000 hunger).
What egg does the Squirrel hatch from in Grow a Garden?
The Squirrel can hatch from standard Legendary eggs available in the game shop. It is part of the base egg pool and does not require a special event egg unlike the Kitsune (Kitsune Chest) or T-Rex (Dinosaur Egg).