Grow a Garden 2 just changed the meta, and it has nothing to do with sprinklers or mutations this time. Pets are here, and they’re not just along for the ride. Each one comes with a real perk that can speed up your farm, protect your harvest, or help you sneak onto someone else’s plot. If you’re not sure which pet to grab first with your limited Sheckles, here’s everything you need to know.
Every Pet in Grow a Garden 2 So Far
There are 7 pets either live or teased right now, spread across five rarity tiers. Here’s a quick look before we get into the details on each one.
| Pet | Tier | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Frog | Common | +5 jump height |
| Bunny | Common | +5 walk speed |
| Owl | Uncommon | +12.5% night view distance, hoots when a rare pet spawns |
| Deer | Rare | Plants grow 10% faster |
| Bee | Legendary | Swarms intruders to protect your fruit |
| Robin | Legendary | Eats ripe fruit, occasionally drops seeds |
| Raccoon | TBA | TBA (rumored stealing mechanic) |
| Unicorn | Mythic | TBA |
Also read: Grow a Garden 2: All Seeds, Sheckle Prices, and Rarity
Frog (Common) – This one hops around your garden and gives you a +5 boost to jump height. It’s not going to win you the game, but it does make hopping over fences and raised beds a little easier.
Bunny (Common) – Also hops around, except this time you’re getting +5 walk speed instead. If you’re spending a lot of time running between plots, or making a quick exit after stealing from someone, this is the pet that makes that smoother.
Owl (Uncommon) – Extends your night view distance by 12.5% and hoots loudly whenever a rare pet spawns nearby. Think of it as a free notification system that also helps you see what you’re doing after dark.
Deer (Rare) – Wanders your garden and speeds up plant growth by 10%. If your main goal right now is stacking Sheckles faster, this is one of the better picks on the list.
Bee (Legendary) – Patrols your plot and swarms anyone who tries to mess with your fruit. Basically free security while you’re off exploring or stealing from other gardens.
Robin (Legendary) – Flies around eating your ripe fruit, which sounds bad, but it occasionally drops seeds in return, so it balances out a bit.
Unicorn (Mythic) – Still under wraps. No ability has been confirmed yet, but it’s sitting at the top rarity tier, so expectations are high.
There’s also a Raccoon that’s been shown off without a tier or ability attached yet. Going by how the original Grow a Garden worked, a lot of players are guessing it’ll bring back some kind of stealing mechanic, which has been one of the most requested features for this sequel.
How Do You Actually Get These Pets?
Here’s the part that catches people off guard: the old codes don’t do anything for pets this time. Instead, pets spawn randomly in the lobby with a countdown timer floating above their head. You have to walk over and buy them with Sheckles before that timer runs out.
There’s also a catch worth knowing about. If another player offers more Sheckles for the same pet before you grab it, the pet will switch over and start following them instead. So if there’s a specific pet you want, don’t stand around thinking about it.
Unlocking More Pet Slots
Everyone starts with 3 pet slots, and that fills up quickly once you start collecting. Here’s what it costs to add more.
| Sheckle Cost | Slots Gained | Total Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 200K | +1 | 4 |
| 1 Million | +2 | 5 |
That jump to 1 Million is steep for an early-game purchase, so it’s worth holding off until you’ve got a solid Sheckle income going.
Which Pets Should You Get First?
With slots being limited early on, here’s where most players should put their first Sheckles:
Bunny – The speed boost alone makes farming, exploring, and stealing noticeably less tedious.
Bee – Free protection for your crops while you’re busy doing literally anything else.
Deer – Faster plant growth means faster Sheckles, and that snowballs into everything else you want to do.
Once those three are locked in and you’ve got some Sheckles to spare, the Owl is a solid next pick for the night vision perk. After that, it’s really just a waiting game for the Raccoon and Unicorn to get their full reveals.
FAQs
Q. How many pets are in Grow a Garden 2?
A. There are 7 pets either confirmed or teased so far, including the Frog, Bunny, Owl, Deer, Bee, Robin, Unicorn, and the still-mysterious Raccoon.
Q. What’s the best pet in Grow a Garden 2 right now?
A. Most players are keeping an eye on the Raccoon, since it’s expected to bring back the stealing gameplay that made the original Grow a Garden such a hit.
That covers everything we know about Grow a Garden 2 pets for now, but this list is going to keep growing fast. Bookmark this page and check back soon for updates once the Raccoon and Unicorn get their full reveals. Got a pet you’re already saving up for? Let us know in the comments below.
