In Roblox Grow A Garden, pets play an important role in helping players manage their gardens and gain unique bonuses. One of the more notable legendary pets is the Gnome, introduced during the Beanstalk Event. This guide explains everything you need to know about the Gnome, including how it works, how to obtain it, and practical tips for using it in your garden.
What is the Gnome?
The Gnome is a legendary pet that was added during the second half of the Beanstalk Event. Its design is based on the Sam Gnome cosmetic, but with slight adjustments that make it unique as a pet. Most players notice the resemblance immediately, which makes it popular among collectors who like themed pets.
What Makes the Gnome Special?
The Gnome has a passive ability called Gnome Collector, which affects fruit mutations in your garden. Here’s how it works in practice:
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Every 10 to 20 minutes, the Gnome has a 1-3% chance to mutate a random fruit into the Gnomed mutation.
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The chance increases by 1-3% for each Gnome cosmetic placed in your garden.
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In general, having multiple Gnome cosmetics in your garden makes this pet more effective, so many players focus on building a Gnome-themed area to maximize the passive effect.
This ability is helpful if you want to generate rare fruits or complete mutation-focused goals without manually mutating every fruit. While the percentages are small, over long play sessions, the effect can accumulate noticeably.
Hunger and Maintenance
Like other pets in Grow A Garden, the Gnome has a hunger level of 25,000. This is considered moderate for a legendary pet, meaning you need to feed it regularly to keep its passive active. Most players feed the Gnome as part of their routine garden maintenance.
How to Obtain the Gnome
The Gnome has a specific history of availability, which affects how players approach obtaining it now:
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Original Method: Initially, the Gnome could be obtained in the Goliath's Goods friendship stock. This required leveling up the Giant six times and spending Sheckle 150,000,000. This method was limited and required dedication over multiple play sessions.
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Current Method: Nowadays, the Gnome can be obtained directly from the Gnome Merchant, which is more straightforward. You can acquire it using one of three options:
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Sheckle 150,000,000
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Robux 2019 Logo Black 449
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TradeToken 499
This is significant because it allows players who have the necessary currency to get the Gnome immediately rather than relying on rare stock or event timing. Some players choose to buy grow a garden tokens to use them for this pet, which simplifies the process further.
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It is worth noting that in the Gnome Merchant shop, the pet is displayed as divine rarity, even though it is officially a legendary pet. This seems to be a development oversight and does not affect the pet’s function.
Appearance and Design
The Gnome closely resembles the Sam Gnome cosmetic, but as a pet, it has subtle differences that make it stand out. Most players who like visually themed gardens find this pet appealing because it matches well with other Gnome-themed decorations.
Strategy Tips for Using the Gnome
Here are some practical insights from experienced players:
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Pair with Gnome Cosmetics: Placing multiple Gnome cosmetics in your garden increases the chance of the Gnomed mutation. Usually, having at least three to five Gnome cosmetics provides a noticeable boost.
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Routine Feeding: The Gnome’s hunger is moderate, so make sure to feed it regularly. Most players keep a set feeding schedule alongside other legendary pets to keep bonuses active.
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Focus on Mutation Goals: If you are collecting rare fruit mutations, the Gnome can slowly contribute to your progress. Its passive is not instant, so consider it a long-term benefit rather than a quick fix.
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Event Collections: Since the Gnome was introduced during the Beanstalk Event, players who enjoy collecting event-specific items might combine it with other Beanstalk Event cosmetics and pets for synergy and visual appeal.
Why the Gnome is Popular
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It’s the first pet that can be bought directly from a Merchant, making it more accessible than many other legendary pets.
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Its design matches popular Gnome-themed decorations.
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It provides a unique mutation effect, which makes it useful for gardeners focusing on rare fruits.
Most players value the Gnome not just for its passive ability, but also for its collector appeal and the fun of building a themed garden around it.
The Gnome is a legendary pet in Grow A Garden with a unique passive called Gnome Collector, which provides small but meaningful chances for fruit mutations. It has a moderate hunger level and can now be obtained directly from the Gnome Merchant for Sheckle, Robux, or TradeTokens. Players usually pair it with multiple Gnome cosmetics to maximize its mutation chances and incorporate it into Gnome-themed gardens for visual and gameplay benefits.
For new and experienced players alike, the Gnome is a reliable choice if your goal is to enhance mutation chances, complete collectible sets, or just enjoy having a legendary pet in your garden.