The Christmas update has arrived in Grow a Garden, bringing festive cheer and exciting new pets to collect! If you’re wondering what new pets are available and how to get them, you’re in the right place. This guide covers all 8 new Christmas pets, their special abilities, and which ones you should prioritize getting first. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, these festive pets can give your garden a serious boost during the holiday season.
Key Takeaways: Quick Overview
- The Christmas update introduces 8 new pets divided into two categories: Christmas gift pets and Christmas egg pets
- Christmas gift pets include Pine Beetle, Eggnog Chick, and Cacao Cat
- Christmas egg pets feature Turtle Dove, Reindeer, Nutcracker, Yeti, and Ice Golem
- The Ice Golem is the rarest pet with only a 0.5% hatch chance from Christmas eggs
- Top priority pets are Ice Golem (exclusive mutations), Reindeer (XP scaling), and Cacao Cat (fruit size boost)
- Christmas eggs take 4 hours and 10 minutes to hatch and can be obtained from gifts or purchased with Robux
How to Get Christmas Pets in Grow a Garden?
Getting Christmas pets in Grow a Garden is simple once you know the two main methods. The first way is through Christmas gifts, which you can earn by playing the game during the Christmas event. The second way is through Christmas eggs, which contain some of the rarest and most powerful pets.
Christmas gifts drop every 10 minutes from Tinsel the Elf at the center of the map. You can also get them by submitting Christmas mutated plants at the event center. These gifts come in different rarities: Common, Rare, Mythical, Gold, and Rainbow. Each gift type has different chances to contain pets or Christmas eggs.
Christmas eggs can be obtained from gifts with varying drop rates:
- Common Gift: 10% chance
- Rare Gift: 15% chance
- Mythical Gift: 20% chance
- Gold Gift: 25% chance
- Rainbow Gift: 50% chance
You can also buy Christmas eggs directly from the in-game shop using Robux if you don’t want to wait for random drops. Once you get a Christmas egg, it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to hatch, so plan accordingly!
All Christmas Gift Pets and Their Traits?
Christmas gift pets are special companions you can get directly from opening gifts during the event. These pets are easier to obtain than egg pets but still offer powerful abilities that can help your garden grow better.
| Pet | Rarity | How to Obtain | Trait |
| Pine Beetle | Legendary | Rare gift, Mythical gift | Every 5.52 minutes, battles with another player’s beetle, and if it wins, gives you a reward. The higher the beetle’s weight and size, the better the chance of getting the reward |
| Eggnog Chick | Legendary | Mythical gift, Gold gift | Can boost the time required for pets to hatch, making your new pets arrive faster |
| Cacao Cat | Mythical | Gold gift, Rainbow gift | Every 72.48 minutes, goes to a Hot Chocolate cosmetic and naps near it for 10.75 seconds. New fruit within 10.75 studs will be 1.27x larger |
The Pine Beetle is great for players who enjoy competition and want extra rewards through battles. The Eggnog Chick is perfect if you’re hatching lots of pets and want to speed up the process. The Cacao Cat is excellent for farmers who want bigger fruits and better harvests, especially when paired with Master and Grandmaster sprinklers.
What Are the Christmas Egg Pets in Grow a Garden?
Christmas egg pets are some of the most sought-after companions in the game, with five exclusive pets available only during this event. These pets have varying rarity levels and hatch chances, making some extremely rare and valuable.
| Pet | Rarity | Hatch Chance | Trait |
| Turtle Dove | Rare | 50% | Christmas plants within range have 0.39x increased growth speed chance |
| Reindeer | Legendary | 30% | Gains an additional 6.15XP per second for every other Reindeer in the garden. Every 4.55 minutes has a 14.35% chance to apply the Snowy mutation to nearby fruit |
| Nutcracker | Mythical | 18.5% | Every 11.50 minutes, cracks open a random Nutty-type fruit and grants a random Christmas-related reward |
| Yeti | Divine | 1% | Every 14.56 minutes, devours a fruit with at least 16 mutations to summon the Yeti Night weather |
| Ice Golem | Prismatic | 0.5% | Grants a 7.46% chance for the pet mutation acquired from the pet mutation machine to become one of the four Ice Golem exclusive mutations: Christmas Rally, Jolly Decorator, Merry Nursery, and Giant Golem |
The Turtle Dove is perfect for players focusing on Christmas-themed plants, giving them a nice growth boost. The Reindeer is excellent for long-term players who want to scale their XP gains and create Christmas mutations. The Nutcracker is great for getting random rewards and Christmas items. The Yeti is rare but powerful, creating special weather events that can benefit your entire garden. The Ice Golem is the crown jewel, offering exclusive mutations that can significantly boost your pet collection’s value.
Which Christmas Pets Should You Prioritize?
With so many great pets available, you might wonder which ones to focus on first. Based on their abilities and overall usefulness, here are the top three Christmas pets you should prioritize getting:
Ice Golem: This pet is the most valuable due to its ability to grant exclusive mutations. The Ice Golem gives you a chance to get special mutations like Christmas Rally, Jolly Decorator, Merry Nursery, and Giant Golem from the pet mutation machine. These exclusive mutations can make your pets much more valuable and powerful in the long run. If you’re serious about collecting and trading pets, the Ice Golem should be your top priority.
Reindeer: This pet offers excellent scaling potential. The more Reindeer you have in your garden, the more XP each one generates. This creates a snowball effect where your XP gains increase exponentially as you collect more Reindeer. Additionally, the Reindeer can create Snowy mutations on nearby fruits, which is perfect for the Christmas event. If you plan to play long-term, investing in multiple Reindeer can significantly boost your progression speed.
Cacao Cat: This pet is perfect for players who focus on farming and harvesting. The Cacao Cat’s ability to make fruits 1.27x larger can dramatically increase your profits from selling crops. When paired with Master and Grandmaster sprinklers, this effect becomes even more powerful. The Cacao Cat is relatively easier to obtain compared to egg pets, making it a great choice for players who want immediate benefits without relying on rare drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any pets giving us the Christmas mutation to fruit?
Yes, several pets can help you get Christmas mutations on your fruits. The Reindeer has a 14.35% chance every 4.55 minutes to apply the Snowy mutation to nearby fruit, which is part of the Christmas mutation family. Additionally, the Turtle Dove increases the growth speed of Christmas-type plants within its range, making it easier to grow plants that naturally have Christmas mutations. Some players also report that having multiple Christmas-themed pets equipped increases the overall chance of getting Christmas mutations, though this isn’t officially confirmed by the developers.
How do I get a Christmas Egg from a Mythical gift?
Getting a Christmas Egg from a Mythical gift is based on chance. According to the official drop rates, Mythical gifts have a 20% chance to contain a Christmas Egg. To increase your chances, focus on completing Christmas event activities that reward you with gifts. Submit Christmas mutated plants at the event center, participate in Samta’s Here weather events, and check in regularly with Tinsel the Elf for gift drops. Remember that gift rarity affects your chances – Rainbow gifts have the highest drop rate at 50%, while Common gifts only have a 10% chance.
Do I need 8 pet slots to be able to merge reindeers to become the red nose reindeer?
You don’t necessarily need 8 pet slots to merge reindeers, but having more slots helps. The red nose reindeer is a special evolved form that requires multiple Reindeer pets in your garden to unlock its full potential. While you can benefit from having just 2-3 Reindeer for the XP scaling effect, maximizing the red nose reindeer bonuses works best with 6-8 Reindeer. If you’re limited on pet slots, start with 2-3 Reindeer and gradually add more as you expand your capacity through game passes or inventory upgrades.
Is the red nose reindeer good for leveling up?
The red nose reindeer is excellent for leveling up, especially in the long term. Its main advantage comes from the Sleigh Synergy ability, which gives additional XP per second for every Reindeer in your garden. This creates a compounding effect where each new Reindeer you add increases the XP gain for all your other Reindeer. For dedicated players who plan to collect multiple Reindeer, this can lead to massive XP bonuses that significantly speed up leveling. However, if you only have one or two Reindeer, the benefits might be less noticeable compared to other pets with more immediate effects.
What is the rarest pet in the Christmas Egg?
The Ice Golem is the rarest pet in the Christmas Egg with only a 0.5% hatch chance. This makes it extremely difficult to obtain, with many players opening dozens of eggs without getting one. The Ice Golem’s rarity is matched by its power, as it offers exclusive mutations that can’t be obtained through any other means. For context, the Yeti is the second rarest at 1% hatch chance, making the Ice Golem twice as rare as the already elusive Yeti pet.
What is the hatch time of a Christmas Egg?
A Christmas Egg takes exactly 4 hours and 10 minutes to hatch. This is longer than regular eggs in the game, reflecting the special nature of these Christmas pets. During this time, you’ll need to keep the egg in your inventory or placed in your garden. Many players plan their egg hatching around their play schedule – starting the hatch before logging off and returning when it’s ready. Remember that you can only hatch one egg at a time, so plan accordingly if you have multiple Christmas eggs to hatch.
What mutation does the Ice Golem offer in the game?
The Ice Golem offers four exclusive mutations that can’t be obtained through any other pet: Christmas Rally, Jolly Decorator, Merry Nursery, and Giant Golem. These mutations have a 7.46% chance to appear when using the pet mutation machine. Each of these mutations provides unique benefits – Christmas Rally boosts pet performance during events, Jolly Decorator increases cosmetic drop rates, Merry Nursery enhances plant growth speed, and Giant Golem increases pet size and stats. These exclusive mutations make the Ice Golem extremely valuable for players who want to maximize their pet collection’s power and trading value.
The Christmas update in Grow a Garden brings exciting new pets that can transform your gardening experience. From the common Turtle Dove to the ultra-rare Ice Golem, each pet offers unique abilities that can help you progress faster and enjoy the game more. Whether you’re chasing rare mutations, scaling your XP gains, or just want some festive companions for your garden, there’s a Christmas pet perfect for your playstyle. Start collecting these limited-time pets before the event ends, and watch your garden flourish with holiday cheer! Which Christmas pet are you most excited to add to your collection?
