The Energy Chew is a new gear item introduced in the Chubby Chipmunk update for Grow a Garden. This small, blue, lightning bolt-shaped item offers a specific utility for managing your pets. This guide will cover exactly what the Energy Chew is, how to obtain it, its function, and its overall value compared to other event rewards.
What is the Energy Chew?
The Energy Chew is an exclusive consumable gear item that provides an instant activation of a pet’s passive trait. Its primary function is to instantly trigger a pet’s ability and reduce its cooldown, giving you a burst of productivity from your chosen animal companion.
How to Get the Energy Chew
The Energy Chew cannot be purchased or found randomly. It is exclusively earned through the Chubby Chipmunk Event Reward Track.
To gain access to this reward track, you must first obtain the Chubby Chipmunk pet itself by claiming it for free from the “Free Chipmunk” banner to the right of the Nuts NPC in the central lobby area.
Once you have the pet and place it in your garden, it will automatically eat fruit over time, gain weight, and generate Acorns. You progress on the reward track by collecting these Acorns. The Energy Chew is awarded at three specific weight milestones of your Chubby Chipmunk:
First Energy Chew: At 2.15 kg (5th reward on the track)
Second Energy Chew: At 13.65 kg (9th reward on the track)
Third Energy Chew: At 36.48 kg (12th reward on the track)
Pro Tip: You can speed up this process by triggering the Nutty Fever event, which significantly reduces the Chubby Chipmunk’s feeding cooldown, allowing it to gain weight much faster.
How to Use the Energy Chew
Using the Energy Chew is a simple process:
Open your Backpack and navigate to your gear items.
Select the Energy Chew from your inventory.
Aim the Energy Chew at the pet you wish to target.
Press Left-Click to use it.
The effect is immediate: the targeted pet’s passive trait will activate instantly, and its cooldown will be reduced.
Energy Chew Function and Value Analysis
Function
The Energy Chew serves one main purpose: to provide a single, instant activation of a pet’s passive trait. It is a single-use consumable item. It’s worth noting that the effect is particularly potent on pets that have been mutated, as their traits are more powerful.
Is It Worth It?
While the Energy Chew has its uses, many players consider it to be of lower value compared to other rewards on the event track. Its one-time use and limited function make it less impactful in the long run.
Players are generally advised to prioritize other rewards available on the same track, such as:
Nutty Chests (which contain exclusive pets)
Rare Seeds
Event-themed Cosmetics
Other Permanent Pets
These alternatives offer lasting benefits and can significantly enhance your gameplay, whereas the Energy Chew provides only a temporary boost.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can I get Energy Chews without the Chubby Chipmunk?
A: No. You must have the Chubby Chipmunk and progress through its specific event reward track to obtain Energy Chews.
Q: Does the Energy Chew permanently boost my pet?
A: No. It is a one-time consumable that triggers the pet’s trait once and reduces its cooldown immediately. The effect is not permanent.
Q: On which pet should I use my Energy Chew?
A: It is most effective on high-value pets with powerful passive traits, especially those that have been mutated. Using it on a pet with a long cooldown can provide a significant short-term benefit.
Q: Should I prioritize getting the Energy Chew on the reward track?
A: The Energy Chews are milestones on the track, so you will get them automatically as you progress. However, your primary focus should be on unlocking the more permanent rewards like Nutty Chests and new pets first.
Conclusion
The Energy Chew in Grow a Garden is a niche utility item that provides a quick, one-time activation for your pets. While it can be situationally useful, especially on mutated pets, its value is generally overshadowed by the permanent and more impactful rewards available in the Chubby Chipmunk event. Focus on progressing the track to secure the exclusive pets and seeds, and consider the Energy Chews as supplementary bonuses rather than primary targets.