๐พ Grow a Garden Pets (GAG1)
Pets in GAG1 aren't combat units โ they're passive ability tools that mutate crops, boost growth, refund seeds and copy harvests. This guide covers every pet that matters for value generation.
Complete Pet Database
| Pet | Ability | Why You Want It | How to Get | Trade Tier |
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Which Pet Should You Get First?
| Priority | Why |
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Trading Notes
Related: Mutations & stacking โ ยท Trading safety โ ยท Weather that triggers mutations โ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pet should I get first in Grow a Garden?
If you're just starting out, prioritize pets that speed up growth or increase mutation chances. A good early goal is any pet with a "sprinkler" effect โ it waters nearby crops automatically so you can AFK longer during rain or thunderstorm events.
Once you have some Sheckles saved, aim for:
- Dragonfly โ turns crops Gold (20ร multiplier), one of the best mid-game pets
- Butterfly โ turns crops Rainbow (50ร multiplier), harder to get but worth it
- Raccoon โ duplicates crops from other players' gardens, extremely high value on the trading market
Avoid spending all your early Sheckles on cosmetic-only pets. Focus on utility first, flex later. Check our Beginner Guide for a full progression roadmap.
๐ Related: All Mutations & Multipliers โ ยท Pet Values โ ยท Beginner Roadmap โ ยท Trading Safety โ
How do I get a Raccoon?
Raccoons come from Mythical / Exotic eggs (low hatch rate). Most players get one through trading โ check our Value List to see what people are asking for. Expect to trade multiple high-value pets or a large amount of Sheckles. Be careful of scams when buying one.
๐ Related: Current Pet Values โ ยท Trading Safety Guide โ ยท Active Codes (free eggs) โ
What do pet abilities actually do?
Each pet has a passive ability that triggers on a cooldown. Common abilities include: auto-watering, applying mutations (Gold/Rainbow/Shocked), duplicating crops, and boosting growth speed. Weather events can also synergize with certain pet abilities โ for example, a sprinkler pet during Thunderstorm maximizes your Shocked mutation chances.
๐ Related: Mutation Types โ ยท Weather Guide โ ยท Best Crops to Pair with Pets โ
Can pets die or disappear?
No โ pets in GAG1 don't die or expire. Once you hatch or trade for a pet, it's permanent. However, if you get scammed during a trade, you can lose them permanently. Always follow the Hard Rules and check our Trading Safety page before any deal.
๐ Related: Trading Safety โ ยท Common Scams โ