The Fairy Part 2 update in Grow a Garden doesn’t just introduce a new magical world called the Fairy World to explore; it also adds six new pets with their own unique abilities. From those you can buy directly to those you must get from chests, check out the complete review to determine which pet is best for your garden.
How to Access Fairy World
Before you hunt for new pets, you must first know how to enter their world. To access the Fairy World, players must find a Fairy Ring that spawns in the main world. This entrance becomes active 30 minutes after the event officially starts. Once you find that patch of grass surrounded by colorful mushrooms, approach it and press the E key to enter.
List of 6 New Pets and Their Abilities
Here are the six new pets introduced in this update, along with how to get them and their skill advantages.
1. Cardinal
How to Get: Obtained from Enchanted Chests.
Ability: Increases the growth of all Magical-type plants by 1.55x.
Review: This pet is excellent for beginners who grow a lot of magical plants, as it consistently speeds up growth and profits.
2. Shroomie
How to Get: Obtained from Enchanted Chests.
Ability: Increases the growth of plants in its range by 0.007x for every Fungus-type plant in the garden (max 300 plants).
Review: Its effect becomes extremely powerful if you have a very large mushroom farm.
3. Luminous Sprite
How to Get: Can be purchased directly from the Lumina Fairy Fares Shop.
Ability: Every 8.04 minutes, this pet applies a Luminous mutation to one random plant in the garden.
Review: A passive and reliable way to obtain rare mutations.
4. Drake
How to Get: Can be purchased directly from the Elder Wisp Pet Shop.
Ability: Increases the speed of the active Cooking Kit by 11.32% via its fire breath.
Review: An ideal choice for players who actively use the cooking feature.
5. Wisp
How to Get: Can be purchased directly from the Elder Wisp Pet Shop.
Ability: Provides an additional 0.46 XP to all other pets in the garden, but with one condition: a Wisp Well (a decoration that must be purchased separately) must be placed.
Review: Its XP boost potential is massive but requires a significant additional investment.
6. Phoenix (Divine)
How to Get: Obtained from Enchanted Chests.
Ability: The Phoenix is a Divine-rarity pet with three special skills:
Applies a bonus age of 1–4.96 to pets from the Pet Mutation Machine.
Every 6.40 minutes, visits 4.16 random fruits to apply a Flame mutation.
Fruits that the Phoenix flies over have a 20.32% chance to also mutate.
Review: Although some consider it slightly less powerful than the Cockatrice from the first update, the Phoenix is still extremely valuable for providing additional passive chances to get new mutations.
FAQ
Q: What is the easiest new pet to get?
A: The Luminous Sprite, Drake, and Wisp are the easiest as they can be bought directly from shops for Fairy Points, avoiding the randomness of chests.
Q: Which pet is best for beginners?
A: The Cardinal is a solid, easy-to-use choice for beginners, as it provides a straightforward boost to magical plant growth.
Q: Is the Phoenix worth trying to get?
A: Yes, the Phoenix is a top-tier pet due to its multiple passive mutation abilities, making it a valuable long-term investment for serious players.
Q: Why does the Wisp need a Wisp Well?
A: The Wisp Well is a required decorative item that activates the Wisp’s ability to grant XP to other pets. You must purchase both from the shop.
Q: What is the best pet for a mushroom farm?
A: Shroomie is incredibly powerful for players with large Fungus-type farms, as its ability scales with the number of mushrooms you have.
Conclusion: Which Pet is Right for You?
The best pet choice heavily depends on your playstyle and goals:
For Beginners: Cardinal is a solid and easy-to-use option for boosting magical plant income.
For Mutation Collectors: Luminous Sprite (reliable) and Phoenix (multi-benefit) are great investments.
For Maximizing XP: Wisp offers a huge bonus, but be prepared to spend extra Fairy Points on the Wisp Well.
For Fungus Specialists: Shroomie can become a powerful growth engine if supported by a wide mushroom plantation.
Each pet brings a new strategy to optimize your garden. Happy hunting in the Fairy World.