The Smithing Update in Grow a Garden has introduced a new permanent egg: the Gem Egg. This visually distinct egg, featuring a white and red base with green, blue, red, and purple crystals on top, contains some of the most powerful pets in the game. This guide provides a complete breakdown of all Gem Egg pets, their abilities, and how you can get them.
What is the Gem Egg?
The Gem Egg is a new permanent addition to the game with a Prismatic rarity tier. It can be obtained through four distinct methods, making it accessible for both free-to-play and paying players.
All Gem Egg Pets: Abilities & Trait Percentages
The Gem Egg contains six unique pets, each with a specific trait and drop chance. Here is the complete list:
1. Topaz Snail
Trait Chance: 7.13%
Ability: Has a chance to grant a Cleansing Pet Shard upon a Lucky Harvest.
2. Amethyst Beetle
Trait Chance: 5.56%
Ability: Automatically starts a battle with another player’s beetle every 5.56 minutes. Winning the battle grants you a reward.
3. Emerald Snake
Trait Chance: 1.75%
Ability: Has a chance to double the seed, gear, or egg when you make a purchase from a shop. It also reduces the cooldown of pet traits within a 10-stud radius by 5%.
4. Sapphire Macaw
Trait Chance: 7.53%
Ability: Every 7.53 minutes, it has a 16.54% chance to trigger the Crystallized mutation on a nearby fruit.
5. Ruby Squid
Trait Chance: 1.75%
Ability: Has a chance to randomly double the passive effect of another one of your pets.
6. Diamond Panther
Trait Chance: 4% to 8%
Ability: When you harvest a fruit with more than 12 mutations, it has a 4% to 8% chance to randomly increase a pet’s age.
How to Get the Gem Egg
There are four primary methods to acquire a Gem Egg:
1. Crafting
You can craft the Gem Egg at the Pets crafting station located in the event area near the NPC Blacksmith Smith.
Recipe Required:
3x Common Coal
1x Common Egg
1,000,000 Sheckles
Crafting Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
2. Treasure Digging
The Treasure Digging feature offers a chance to find a Gem Egg.
Dig Chance: 5.43% per dig.
Dig Cooldown: One dig is available every 5 minutes.
Resetting Digs: You can reset your digs once per day or instantly by spending 1 Trillion Sheckles or 59 Robux.
3. Pet Eggs Shop
The Gem Egg is available for purchase in the Pet Eggs Shop.
Location: Found at the very bottom of the list due to its Prismatic rarity.
Stock Refresh: The shop’s stock updates every thirty minutes.
Pro Tip: Players often use dedicated Discord servers to track stock availability across different game servers.
4. In-Game Purchase with Robux
For players who prefer a direct purchase, the Gem Egg is available in bundles for Robux.
Available Bundles: 1x, 3x, and 10x Egg bundles.
Prices: 149 Robux for one, 429 for three, and 1249 for ten.
Pity System: These purchases include an additional chance to obtain a pet with a Rainbow mutation or a higher rarity.
Which Gem Egg Pet is the Best?
With limited pet slots, choosing the right pet is crucial. Based on their abilities, the most beneficial pets for general garden progress are:
Ruby Squid: Doubling another pet’s passive can lead to incredibly powerful combinations.
Emerald Snake: Saving resources by doubling shop purchases and reducing cooldowns is extremely valuable for long-term growth.
Amethyst Beetle: Provides a consistent, automated source of extra rewards through beetle battles.
FAQ: Gem Egg Pets
Q1: Is the Gem Egg a limited-time item?
No, the Gem Egg is a permanent addition to the game following the Smithing Update.
Q2: What is the rarest pet inside the Gem Egg?
The Emerald Snake and Ruby Squid have the lowest base trait chance at 1.75%, making them the rarest non-legendary pulls.
Q3: Can I get a Gem Egg for free?
Yes, through crafting, Treasure Digging, or by purchasing it with Sheckles from the Pet Eggs Shop, it is entirely possible to get Gem Eggs without spending Robux.
Q4: How does the Ruby Squid’s ability work?
It randomly selects one of your other active pets and has a chance to double the effect of its passive trait for a period of time.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Gem Egg in the Smithing Update adds a new layer of depth and strategy to Grow a Garden. Whether you’re a resource saver with the Emerald Snake, a combo seeker with the Ruby Squid, or an active battler with the Amethyst Beetle, there’s a powerful pet for every playstyle. By utilizing the various methods to obtain the egg—especially crafting and the Pet Eggs Shop—dedicated players can work towards adding these prestigious Prismatic pets to their collection.