The Fortune Squirrel is a Legendary pet in Grow a Garden, introduced during the Chubby Chipmunk Event on October 4, 2025. Originally planned for the Seed Stages Event, this golden squirrel was later added as a special event reward.
Appearance
The Fortune Squirrel closely resembles the standard Squirrel Pet, but with a luxurious, golden design.
Its entire body gleams like gold, accented with small orange-gold bumps across its back and tail.
It has two strong front legs and two smaller back legs, all metallic gold. The tail is thick and rounded, also decorated with orange-gold accents, giving it a premium look.
Whether you’re a collector chasing rare pets or a casual gardener looking for a little extra luck, the Fortune Squirrel is a treasure worth earning. Its golden glow and powerful CHA-CHING ability make it one of the most desirable companions in the game. Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Chubby Chipmunk Event and experience the excitement of growing your own golden friend. For even more adorable companions, you can explore and buy Grow A Garden pets to expand your collection and make your garden truly shine.
Trait
CHA-CHING – Occasionally grants a chance to apply the Jackpot Mutation, giving players access to rare and lucrative growth bonuses.
Trivia
- This is the fourth squirrel pet in the game.
- Squirrel (original)
- Red Squirrel
- Space Squirrel
- Fortune Squirrel
- It’s one of the six total pets introduced in the Chubby Chipmunk update.
Fortune Squirrel Information Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Legendary |
| Event | Chubby Chipmunk |
| Release Date | October 4, 2025 |
| Obtaining Method | Reach 46.43 kg with the Chubby Chipmunk pet |
| Passive Ability | CHA-CHING – Chance to apply the Jackpot Mutation |
| Hunger | 30,000 |
| Obtainable? | Yes (Event-Exclusive) |
How to Get the Fortune Squirrel in Grow a Garden
The Fortune Squirrel cannot be found in eggs or the Nutty Chest — it’s exclusive to the Chubby Chipmunk Event.
To unlock it, players must:
- Raise your Chubby Chipmunk pet in your garden.
- Feed and care for it until it reaches 46.43 kg in total weight.
- Once your Chipmunk hits that milestone, go to the Unclaimed Rewards sign located at the center of the island.
- Claim your Fortune Squirrel from the rewards menu.
Note: This reward can only be obtained during the Chubby Chipmunk event period.
What Does the Fortune Squirrel Do?
The Fortune Squirrel’s CHA-CHING passive gives it a 17% chance to trigger the Jackpot Mutation every 7 minutes.This makes it the only consistent method to get this mutation — previously restricted to admin-only events.