What does the Red Squirrel do in Grow a Garden
The Red Squirrel’s core function in Grow a Garden on Roblox is support for Fall‑type pets:
- It has a passive ability called Squirrel Support, which reduces the cooldown time for Fall‑type pets after they use their ability.
- In practical terms, each time a Fall‑type pet triggers its ability, Red Squirrel helps speed up its next activation.
- The amount of cooldown reduction is reported around 14.6 seconds in many community sources.
- Because it works passively in the background, its benefit compounds when you run several Fall pets: every cooldown saved helps your team act more often.
Thus, Red Squirrel is not a high damage pet or a direct producer, but a utility/support pet that improves overall event efficiency.
How to get the Red Squirrel in Grow a Garden
Here’s the common pathway to unlock and buy the Red Squirrel pet during the Fall Market event:
- Step 1: Participate in Fall Market & open Fall Pet Shop
The Red Squirrel is an event‑exclusive pet available in the Fall Festival Pets shop during the Fall Market update.
- Step 2: Achieve 7 Fall Bloom contributions
Before you can purchase Red Squirrel, you must unlock it by making 7 contributions to the Fall Bloom system.
Contributions are made by submitting plants of certain types (e.g. Woody, Tropical) to the Harvest Spirit NPC during the event.
- Step 3: Visit Fall Pet Shop after unlock
Once you’ve reached 7 contributions, return to the Fall Pet Shop; Red Squirrel should now be unlocked in the shop inventory.
- Step 4: Buy Red Squirrel
You can purchase Red Squirrel for 400,000,000 Sheckles or 219 Robux in Grow a Garden.
Once bought, the Red Squirrel becomes part of your pet collection and its support effects begin.
How much is the Red Squirrel worth
The value of Red Squirrel comes from its utility (cooldown reduction) and its rarity/event exclusivity. While it does not produce crops or directly mutate, its support role and limited availability give it trading and prestige value.
- Market Value
Because it is a Rare pet in the Fall event shop, its acquisition cost (400 million Sheckles or 219 Robux) already places it at high tier among event pets.
In trade markets, community data (e.g. GrowAGardenValues) lists its stable “value rating” around 20 (on some pet value scales) with demand ~3/10.
On pet trading value listings, some sources list Red Squirrel’s value alongside other event pets.
- Trait Speciality
Its trait is niche but additive: every cooldown saved translates into more frequent ability usage by your Fall pets. In long play sessions or when running many Fall pets, these seconds saved accumulate.
Because it doesn’t generate by itself, its worth is in efficiency gains, not resource output.
- Players’ Choice
Among players focusing on event optimization, Red Squirrel is a staple pick. Many guides argue that slotting it early improves long‑term cycles.
For collectors, having every event pet and maximizing utility adds prestige.
While the Red Squirrel does not produce direct resources, its support function and rarity make it a valuable pet. Expect it to trade for premium items, currency, or multiple event pets in active servers. For any serious Fall event strategy, getting Red Squirrel is a worthy investment.
How to contribute to the Fall Bloom in Grow a Garden
To unlock pets like Red Squirrel, you must contribute to Fall Bloom missions. Here is a step-by-step:
- Step 1: Talk to Harvest Spirit NPC
Find the Harvest Spirit or event NPC that requests plant types in the Fall event lobby.
- Step 2: Collect required plant types
The NPC may request different categories (Woody, Tropical, Fruit, Vegetable, etc.). Keep a variety of plants ready.
Prickly Plants in Grow a Garden
Tropical Plants in Grow a Garden
- Step 3: Submit plants to the NPC
When the request matches what you have, submit them to gain contribution points.
- Step 4: Reach 500 total points to trigger a Bloom
The request meter has to reach a threshold (often 500 points) to activate a Bloom, which restocks pet shops and advances event progress.
Grow a Garden Fall Event Pet List
Pets from Fall Event Part I
| Pet Name | Rarity | Source / How Obtained | Trait / Passive Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin | Common | From the Fall Egg (≈ 55% chance) | Tiny Bird — decreases the player avatar size (≈ 10‑20%) |
| Badger | Rare | From the Fall Egg (≈ 32.5%) | Earthquake Excavator — periodically digs, spreads mud that gives a chance for nearby fruits to get the Cracked mutation |
| Grizzly Bear | Legendary | From the Fall Egg (≈ 10%) | Fall Express — every few minutes chance to apply the Fall mutation to nearby fruit; Mighty Bear — increases player size by ≈ 8‑10% |
| Barn Owl | Mythical | From the Fall Egg (≈ 1.5%) | Wise Shopper — pets bought from shops get extra base weight; Prince of Fall — Fall‑type pets gain bonus XP per second |
| Swan | Divine | From the Fall Egg (≈ 1%) | Swan Song — every ~24‑25 minutes mimics another player’s pet ability; Bird of Grace — applies the Graceful mutation to a random fruit every ~5 minutes or so |
| Chipmunk | Common | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Harvest Stash — chance (≈ 6‑12%) that using a Harvest Tool does not consume a durability/use |
| Red Squirrel | Rare | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Squirrel Support — reduces the cooldowns of Fall‑type pets by ~14.6 seconds after they use their abilities |
| Marmot | Legendary | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Burrows underground into a random mound; finding the mound grants Fall‑related rewards; has a chance to burrow again |
| Sugar Glider | Mythical | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Sugar Gliding — every ~19‑20 minutes glides between three random fruits, copying one mutation from each and applying it to another fruit |
| Space Squirrel | Divine | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | A Space Odd‑Nut‑sy — occasionally has chance to apply the “Voidtouched” mutation (huge multiplier, ~135×) to plants; periodic timer |
Pets from Fall Event Part II
| Pet Name | Tier / Rarity | How Obtained / Unlock Condition | Passive Trait / Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | Uncommon | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Salmon School – grants bonus XP for each other Salmon in your garden |
| Woodpecker | Rare | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Woodpecking – occasionally pecks a Woody‑type plant, duplicates one fruit |
| Mallard | Legendary | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Southbound – every hour, the Mallard “flies south” (disappears temporarily), giving you a random gear‑type reward before returning |
| Red Panda | Divine | Bought from Fall Pets Shop | Adorable Haggler – occasionally goes to Gear, Seed (or Pet Egg) shops to restock a random item |
FAQ
Q: Is Red Squirrel always available?
No — it is event‑exclusive in the Fall Market. If you miss the event, your only option would be through trades.
Q: Does Red Squirrel have hunger / feed cost?
Some community sources list its hunger as 15,000, but official pages do not confirm this.
Q: Can I get Red Squirrel by hatching a Fall Egg?
No — Red Squirrel is not part of the Fall Egg pool. It must be purchased from Fall Pet Shop after unlocking.
Q: Does Red Squirrel stack with other support pets?
Yes — its effect complements other boosts, especially in gardens with multiple Fall-type pets.
Q: Will Red Squirrel be reintroduced in future events?
It’s possible, but not confirmed. Users should check official patch notes for event reruns or permanent shop additions.
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