If you play Grow A Garden, you’ve probably seen the Space Squirrel and wondered how it works and whether it’s worth adding to your collection. In general, this pet is considered one of the top-tier divine pets for crop mutation, but there are some important details that most players don’t notice right away. Below is a detailed explanation based on how the Space Squirrel works in practice.

What Is the Space Squirrel?

The Space Squirrel is a limited divine pet that was introduced during the Fall Market Event in 2025. Most players recognize it immediately because of its distinctive astronaut-style appearance. It looks like a normal squirrel, but it floats rather than walks, wears a white space suit with black feet, has a small red stripe on its rear leg, and a clear helmet revealing its light brown head and black eyes.

In general, divine pets are rare and have abilities that significantly affect gameplay. The Space Squirrel is no exception, as it’s especially known for its crop mutation potential, which makes it highly sought after by advanced players.

How Do You Obtain a Space Squirrel?

There are two main ways to get a Space Squirrel:

  1. Fall Pet Shop: Usually, during the Fall Market Event, the Space Squirrel can appear in the Fall Pet Shop.

  2. Fall Merchant: Occasionally, it may be available from special event merchants in the game.

The price in Grow A Garden is quite high. Most players report that it costs around 1,200,000,000 Sheckle or 2019 Logo Black 659 Robux. This makes it one of the most expensive pets that can be bought directly with Sheckle, second only to a few other rare divine pets.

What Does the Space Squirrel Do?

The main reason most players get the Space Squirrel is its passive ability, called A Space Odd-Nut-sy. In practice, this ability works as follows:

  • Between 18:00 and 9:00 in-game time, the Space Squirrel has a 15-25% chance to apply the Voidtouched mutation to crops.

  • Voidtouched is currently the strongest crop mutation in the game, offering a 135x multiplier for base pets that can apply mutations.

Most players use this pet for mutating crops quickly and effectively, especially when aiming to maximize Sheckle or event rewards. In general, the older or more experienced the Space Squirrel, the higher its effectiveness in triggering the mutation. This makes it one of the few pets where age significantly improves performance.

How Does It Move?

Unlike most pets, the Space Squirrel does not walk. Instead, it floats across the ground, giving it a unique visual style. Some players find this animation odd at first, but it doesn’t affect its ability to trigger mutations.

As of September 15, 2025, there was a temporary issue with the walking animation, but it has been fixed. So you don’t need to worry about glitches affecting its movement now.

Tips for Using the Space Squirrel

Here are some practical tips based on common player behavior:

  1. Time Your Farming: Since the ability works primarily between 18:00 and 9:00 in-game time, schedule your crop planting accordingly to maximize the chances of mutations.

  2. Pair With Other Pets: While the Space Squirrel is strong on its own, many players pair it with other divine pets that can trigger different mutations to cover more crop types.

  3. Focus on High-Value Crops: Because Voidtouched gives a huge multiplier, most players use the Space Squirrel on crops that are already valuable. This way, the return on investment for Sheckle or resources is much higher.

  4. Grow A Garden Pets Strategy: If you’re building a farm with multiple pets, the Space Squirrel is usually reserved for your main mutation spot, as its ability is stronger than most other pets that can apply admin mutations, including the Disco Bee.

How Rare and Valuable Is It?

In general, the Space Squirrel is considered rare but slightly more accessible than some of the top-tier pets. Compared to pets like the Disco Bee, which is rarer, the Space Squirrel is usually better in practice because of its higher mutation multiplier. Among all pets that can apply crop mutations, its Voidtouched ability is the highest multiplier available for base pets.

It is also part of a small group of pets that can grant admin-level mutations, which include Lobster Thermidor, Peach Wasp, Lemon Lion, Apple Gazelle, and Disco Bee. Most experienced players will focus on these pets when trying to optimize crop mutations.

Trivia and Interesting Notes

Here are a few points that other players usually find interesting:

  • The Space Squirrel’s design seems inspired by Sandy Cheeks from Spongebob SquarePants.

  • Its ability name, A Space Odd-Nut-sy, is a reference to the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

  • Its movement animation is unique because it floats rather than walks.

  • Among base pets, it’s arguably the most effective for applying crop mutations, especially as it ages.

  • It’s expensive but worth it if your goal is high-level farming efficiency.

For most players who are serious about crop mutations, the Space Squirrel is a valuable addition to their collection. While expensive and limited, its ability to apply the Voidtouched mutation makes it one of the strongest pets in the game. In general, you’ll want to use it strategically in your main farming area, pair it with other supportive pets, and focus on high-value crops for the best results.

If you’re planning to invest time and resources, the Space Squirrel is usually considered worth it by experienced players, especially when compared to other divine pets of similar rarity.