The Mistletoad pet is one of the most sought-after limited pets in Grow a Garden Roblox, but many players don’t understand its true value or how to obtain it. This guide explains everything about the Mistletoad pet, its abilities, and why it’s worth getting. We’ll cover what the Mistletoad does, how to get it, its stats, and why it’s valuable for your garden.
Key Takeaways
- The Mistletoad is a limited mythical pet from the Christmas Harvest Event with a 2.5% drop rate
- Its Jolly Croak ability advances plant growth and applies Chilled mutation to fruits
- You can obtain it from Santa’s Surprise Present or purchase it for $1.29
- The ability scales with the number of Christmas pets you have equipped
- It’s particularly valuable for farming mutations and increasing crop value
What Is the Mistletoad Pet in Grow a Garden?
The Mistletoad is a special limited pet in Grow a Garden Roblox that was introduced during the Christmas Harvest Event. This mythical pet looks like a festive frog with a bright red body, green belly, and two small presents resting on its back. Unlike regular pets, the Mistletoad has unique abilities that make it extremely valuable for players who want to speed up their plant growth and collect special mutations.
As a mythical-tier pet, the Mistletoad sits among the rarest and most powerful pets in the game. Its limited availability during the Christmas event makes it even more desirable for collectors and serious players alike. The pet’s design combines the classic frog appearance with holiday elements, making it both cute and festive.
How Does the Jolly Croak Ability Work?
The Mistletoad’s special ability is called “Jolly Croak,” and it’s what makes this pet so valuable for your garden. Here’s exactly how it works:
The ability triggers automatically at random intervals. When it activates, the Mistletoad croaks at a random nearby plant in your garden. This croak instantly advances that plant’s growth stage. The amount of growth boost depends on how many Christmas-type pets you currently have equipped – more Christmas pets mean a bigger growth boost!
But that’s not all. After boosting the plant’s growth, the Jolly Croak ability also applies the Chilled mutation to all fruits on that plant. The Chilled mutation is a special Christmas-themed mutation that increases the value of your crops and is often required for event challenges.
This dual effect makes the Mistletoad incredibly useful for both speeding up your harvests and collecting valuable mutations. The ability works passively, meaning you don’t need to do anything special once you’ve equipped the pet – it will help your garden grow while you focus on other tasks.
How to Get the Mistletoad Pet in Grow a Garden?
There are two main ways to obtain the Mistletoad pet in Grow a Garden:
Method 1: Santa’s Surprise Present (2.5% Chance)
The primary way to get the Mistletoad is through Santa’s Surprise Present, a special item available during the Christmas Harvest Event. The Mistletoad has a 2.5% drop rate from these presents, making it one of the rarer items you can obtain.
You can get Santa’s Surprise Presents through several methods:
- Purchase them for five million shekels from the Event Shop
- Earn them from Player Gifts (15% chance)
- Find them while Digging (6.45% chance)
- Receive them from the Advent Calendar
Method 2: Direct Purchase
If you don’t want to rely on luck, you can purchase the Mistletoad directly for $1.29 from third-party marketplaces. This is actually quite affordable compared to other mythical pets, which typically cost between $2-4.
Santa’s Surprise Present Drop Table
| Item | Chance |
| Cookie Stack | 24.23% |
| Poinsettia | 15% |
| Antlerbloom | 8% |
| Holly Berry | 2.5% |
| Gift Berry | 0.5% |
| Snow Bunny | 24.23% |
| French Hen | 15% |
| Christmas Gorilla | 8% |
| Mistletoad | 2.5% |
| Krampus | 0.05% |
Mistletoad Pet Stats and Value
Here are the complete stats for the Mistletoad pet:
| Stat | Value |
| Tier | Mythical |
| Ability | Jolly Croak |
| Effect | Advances growth of a nearby plant and applies Chilled mutation |
| Hunger | 50,000 |
| Obtainable From | Santa’s Surprise Present |
| Hatch Chance | 2.5% |
The Mistletoad offers excellent value for several reasons:
- Mythical Tier Status: As a mythical pet, it’s among the rarest and most powerful in the game.
- Limited Availability: Being exclusive to the Christmas Harvest Event means its supply is limited, increasing its long-term value.
- Useful Ability: Unlike some pets that are purely cosmetic, the Mistletoad provides real gameplay benefits.
- Affordable Price: At $1.29, it’s cheaper than most mythical pets despite its utility.
- Moderate Rarity: With a 2.5% drop rate, it’s rare enough to maintain value but not so rare that it’s impossible to obtain.
Why the Mistletoad Is Worth Getting for Your Garden
The Mistletoad pet offers several significant benefits that make it worth adding to your collection:
Faster Plant Growth
The Jolly Croak ability automatically advances plant growth, which means you’ll harvest crops more quickly. This is especially valuable for expensive plants that take a long time to grow. With multiple Christmas pets equipped, this growth boost becomes even more substantial.
Mutation Farming
The Chilled mutation applied by the Mistletoad is valuable for several reasons:
- It increases the value of your crops
- It’s often required for Christmas Harvest Event challenges
- It’s a rare mutation that can be difficult to obtain through other means
Synergy with Other Christmas Pets
The Mistletoad’s ability scales with the number of Christmas pets you have equipped. This means it becomes more powerful when paired with other Christmas-themed pets like the Snow Bunny, French Hen, or Christmas Gorilla. If you’re building a Christmas pet collection, the Mistletoad is practically essential.
Long-Term Investment
As a limited event pet, the Mistletoad will only become more valuable over time. Once the Christmas Harvest Event ends, no new Mistletoads will be available through normal gameplay, making existing ones more valuable for trading and collection purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the Mistletoad in Grow a Garden?
You can get the Mistletoad pet in two ways: either by opening Santa’s Surprise Presents during the Christmas Harvest Event (with a 2.5% chance) or by purchasing it directly for $1.29 from third-party marketplaces. The presents can be obtained from the Event Shop, Player Gifts, digging, or the Advent Calendar.
Why is the Mistletoad good for farming?
The Mistletoad is excellent for farming because of its Jolly Croak ability, which both advances plant growth and applies the valuable Chilled mutation to fruits. This dual effect means you can harvest crops faster and get more valuable mutated fruits without any extra effort. The ability works passively, making it perfect for automated farming setups.
What is the Mistletoad’s hatch chance?
The Mistletoad has a 2.5% hatch chance from Santa’s Surprise Presents. This places it in the rare category of drops – not as ultra-rare as the Krampus (0.05%) but significantly rarer than common items like the Cookie Stack (24.23%). You would need to open approximately 40 presents on average to get one Mistletoad.
Does the Mistletoad work on any plant?
Yes, the Mistletoad’s Jolly Croak ability works on any plant in your garden. When the ability triggers, it selects a random nearby plant regardless of its type or growth stage. This makes it versatile and useful for all kinds of farming setups, whether you’re growing common crops or rare expensive plants.
Is the Mistletoad better than other Christmas pets for mutations?
The Mistletoad is particularly good for mutations because it specifically applies the Chilled mutation, which is valuable for the Christmas event. While other Christmas pets have their own benefits, the Mistletoad’s combination of growth acceleration and mutation application makes it one of the best for mutation farming, especially when paired with other Christmas pets.
Can I still get the Mistletoad after the Christmas event ends?
After the Christmas Harvest Event ends, you won’t be able to obtain Santa’s Surprise Presents through normal gameplay, which means you can’t hatch a Mistletoad naturally. However, you may still be able to purchase it from other players or third-party marketplaces. Its limited availability will likely make it more expensive after the event concludes.
How many Christmas pets should I equip with the Mistletoad?
The Mistletoad’s ability scales with the number of Christmas pets you have equipped, so more Christmas pets mean a stronger growth boost. While even one Christmas pet (the Mistletoad itself) provides some benefit, equipping 3-5 Christmas pets will significantly increase the effectiveness of the Jolly Croak ability. Consider adding pets like the Snow Bunny, French Hen, or Christmas Gorilla to maximize the effect.
The Mistletoad pet is truly a valuable addition to any Grow a Garden player’s collection. With its ability to speed up plant growth and apply valuable mutations, it offers both immediate gameplay benefits and long-term value as a limited event item. Whether you’re a serious farmer looking to optimize your garden or a collector seeking rare pets, the Mistletoad is definitely worth pursuing during the Christmas Harvest Event.
For more helpful guides on Grow a Garden, check out our free codes list, weather events and mutations guide, and Christmas Harvest Event rewards. Happy gardening!
