Mistletoad Pet Guide – Grow A Garden

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What is the Mistletoad?

The Mistletoad is a mythical pet in Roblox Grow A Garden, introduced during the Christmas Harvest Event. In general, it is considered a limited-time pet, meaning it’s only available during special events and can’t be obtained outside of them once the event ends. Most players recognize it for its festive appearance: it’s essentially a retextured frog with a red body, green mouth, green underbelly, and two presents on its back.

Being a mythical pet, the Mistletoad is among the rarer creatures in the game. It’s designed to support your garden, particularly if you enjoy event-specific bonuses.

How Do You Get the Mistletoad?

The Mistletoad is obtainable through Santa's Surprise Present, a limited-time loot option during the Christmas Harvest Event. The chance to hatch a Mistletoad from this present is about 2.5%, which means that, in general, players may need to open several presents before obtaining one.

Most players approach this by either focusing on event activities to earn these presents or by saving up in-game currency to purchase them. The exact mechanics of the present usually involve random rolls, so luck plays a big role in obtaining the pet.

Mistletoad’s Passive Ability – Jolly Croak

One of the main reasons players value the Mistletoad is its passive ability called Jolly Croak. Here’s how it works in practice:

Frequency: Approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, the Mistletoad will croak at a nearby plant.

Effect: Each Christmas-type pet in your garden contributes to advancing that plant’s growth by roughly 15 to 30 minutes. This means that if you have multiple Christmas-themed pets, the growth boost can stack, speeding up harvest times significantly.

Additional Effect: All fruits on the affected plant gain the Chilled mutation, which can influence the types of crops you harvest or their growth behavior.

In general, players find this ability helpful for event farming because it provides consistent growth boosts and mutation effects without requiring direct player interaction. Most of the time, you don’t have to do anything other than keep the Mistletoad in your garden.

Hunger and Care

The Mistletoad has a relatively high hunger threshold of 50,000, which is standard for mythical pets. In practice, this means you will need to feed it frequently to maintain its passive ability at full effectiveness. Many players recommend using automated feeding setups if you want to maximize the pet’s utility over long sessions.

Most players also note that neglecting the Mistletoad’s hunger doesn’t remove its ability entirely, but it may reduce the frequency or potency of its passive effects.

Best Practices for Using Mistletoad

Pair with Christmas Pets: Since Jolly Croak scales with the number of Christmas-type pets, having a few in your garden maximizes growth boosts. Usually, players combine Mistletoad with pets like Candy Cane Critters or Holly Hoppers for optimal effect.

Target High-Value Plants: Place the Mistletoad near plants that are either slow-growing or highly profitable. This ensures that its growth boost and Chilled mutation have the most impact.

Manage Hunger Efficiently: Keep an eye on the 50,000 hunger level. Feeding the Mistletoad regularly prevents downtime in its passive ability, which is particularly important during event farming.

Use Event Timing Wisely: Since the pet was added in the December event, most players focus on using it during holiday events when Santa's Surprise Presents are available. Timing its use with other event bonuses can significantly improve your garden’s efficiency.

Appearance and Collectibility

The Mistletoad’s design is festive and easy to spot among other pets. Its red-and-green coloring and presents on the back make it visually distinctive, which is appealing to collectors. Most players who collect mythical pets prioritize it not just for its passive ability but also for its limited availability and holiday theme.

Because it is a limited pet, many players consider it a long-term collectible. Even after the Christmas event ends, owning a Mistletoad can be a point of pride for collectors.

Where to Buy or Hatch

The Mistletoad can only be obtained from Santa's Surprise Present during the event. Players sometimes ask about other ways to get it, like trading or the in-game shop, but in general, its availability is strictly tied to the event.

If you’re looking for additional items to support your garden while hunting for a Mistletoad, the Grow a Garden items store usually stocks general event supplies, including presents, fertilizers, and other consumables. Using these items effectively can make your garden more efficient and improve your chances of maximizing the pet’s potential during the event.

Summary

The Mistletoad is a limited mythical pet that is valuable both for its festive design and its utility in event farming. Most players focus on obtaining it during the Christmas Harvest Event via Santa's Surprise Present, knowing that the 2.5% hatch chance may require multiple attempts.

Its Jolly Croak ability provides growth boosts to nearby plants based on the number of Christmas-type pets, while also applying the Chilled mutation to fruits. Proper feeding, strategic placement, and pairing with other Christmas pets can maximize its benefits. Even outside of active farming, the Mistletoad is a collectible pet that many players treasure for its rarity and seasonal appeal.

In general, if you’re active during the Christmas event and want a pet that combines utility with holiday flair, the Mistletoad is a solid choice. Keeping it well-fed and strategically positioned ensures that it remains a helpful and rewarding addition to your garden.