The Hamster is a Mythical Pet introduced during the Summer Update of Grow a Garden. It could be obtained from the Harvest Shop for 15 Summer Coins or 449 Robux. Although it’s no longer obtainable, it remains one of the most popular pets from the event.
Appearance
The Hamster resembles the Golden (Syrian) Hamster breed. It has a square-shaped body, cartoonishly large cheek pouches, and rectangular ears. Its overall design gives it a cute, blocky look that matches the game’s visual style.
The Hamster remains one of the most beloved pets ever released in Grow a Garden. Although it’s no longer obtainable, players who managed to get one during the Summer Event still enjoy its impressive crafting boost. If you missed out, don’t worry—future seasonal events often bring back rare or similar creatures. Keep collecting coins, participate in events, and visit the Summer Shop whenever it opens again. And remember, if you’re looking to expand your collection, always check the shop to buy GAG pets before they disappear!
Trait: Hamster Wheel
The Hamster’s special ability is Hamster Wheel. Every ~3 minutes, it hops onto its wheel and boosts crafting speed by ~30.35% for about 19 seconds.
This makes it especially valuable for players focused on efficient crafting.
Hamster Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Mythical |
| Obtaining Method | Summer Shop |
| Price | Summer Coin ×15 / Robux ×449 |
| Passive Ability | Every ~3 minutes, runs in a wheel to boost crafting speed by ~30.35% for ~19s |
| Hunger | 15,000 |
| Obtainable? | No (Event Exclusive) |
| Date Added | June 28, 2025 |
How to Get a Hamster in Grow a Garden
The Hamster could only be obtained through the Summer Shop, located in the center of the map. The shop was operated by Georgia, who also managed the Summer Harvest Event.
To purchase the Hamster, players needed:
- 15 Summer Coins, which could be earned by participating in Summer Harvest activities,
or - 449 Robux, as a premium alternative.
Since the Hamster is classified as Mythical, it was a limited-time item and did not appear in the shop regularly.
What Does the Hamster Do?
The Hamster’s main feature is its Hamster Wheel ability. Every few minutes, it activates automatically, granting a temporary crafting speed boost of roughly 30% for 19 seconds.
Over long periods, the Hamster provides an average crafting speed increase of about 2.9%, calculated using the formula: Boost=DC+D×B\text{Boost} = \frac{D}{C + D} \times BBoost=C+DD×B
Where:
- C = Cooldown time
- D = Duration
- B = Boost percentage
For the average Hamster: 19180+19×30.35≈2.9%\frac{19}{180 + 19} \times 30.35 \approx 2.9\%180+1919×30.35≈2.9%
Trivia
- The Hamster was part of the Summer 2025 Update, one of the most content-rich events in Grow a Garden.
- Despite being small, it’s considered one of the most efficient crafting pets due to its passive bonus.
- Many players refer to it as the “mini-engine” of their garden setups.
