The Golem is a mythical pet released during the Beanstalk Event Update in Grow a Garden. It is one of the rarest pets in the game and is highly sought after because of its unique ability to assist with the Mutation Machine, making it essential for players aiming to optimize pet mutations.
The Golem’s design is both charming and whimsical:
- Stacked stones forming a tiny rock snowman
- Stubby legs and long arms, giving it a slightly clumsy but cute look
- Beady black eyes with a unibrow, adding character and personality
- Covered with patches of moss, emphasizing its connection to nature and the garden
The visual design makes the Golem stand out among other pets and easily recognizable in the game.
Whether you are aiming to speed up pet mutations or simply want a rare and mythical companion, the Golem is a must-have for any dedicated player. By carefully collecting Sprout Eggs and using toys to boost its abilities, you can maximize its impact in your garden. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your gameplay—explore the Beanstalk Event and buy Grow A Garden pets to add the Golem and other unique companions to your collection.
Traits and Abilities
The Golem’s main strength lies in helping players with Pet Mutations:
- Mutation Machine Assistance: Every ~6 minutes, the Golem travels to the Mutation Machine, tinkers with it, and advances its timer by 50 seconds. This accelerates the mutation process and helps unlock rare pets faster.
- Toy Buffs: Toy SizeCooldown ReductionTime AdvancedMedium-80 seconds+8 secondsSmallHalf of MediumHalf of Medium
- The Golem’s passive ability is time-based, making it a strategic pet for players who focus on efficiency in mutations.
Gameplay Tips
- Positioning Matters:
- From the first slot to the Mutation Machine, the Golem takes ~80 seconds round trip.
- From the last slot, it takes ~40 seconds round trip.
Knowing this helps you plan the order of pets to maximize mutation speed.
- Animation Timing:
- The Golem plays a ~12-second animation at the Mutation Machine. While this is brief, it is visually satisfying and confirms the mutation advancement.
- Boosting Effects:
- Using toys (Small or Medium) strategically can increase the amount of time advanced, allowing the Golem to contribute more to mutation efficiency.
- Historical Context:
- Before the nerf to Nihonzaru, its max buffs were cooldown -6 seconds with time advanced +3 seconds. The Golem represents a significant improvement in mutation assistance.
Pet Details Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Mythical |
| Obtaining Method | Sprout Egg |
| Hatch Chance | 6% |
| Passive Ability | Advances Mutation Machine by 61 seconds every 5 minutes |
| Hunger | 32,000 |
| Obtainable? | No |
| Date Added | August 16th, 2025 |
How to Get a Golem
The Golem is exclusive to the Sprout Egg, meaning it cannot be obtained through normal gameplay or other eggs. Each Sprout Egg has a 6% chance of hatching a Golem, making it a rare and coveted pet.
Methods to Obtain a Sprout Egg
- Purchase from Goliath’s Goods Shop
- After growing the Beanstalk at least twice, you can buy a Sprout Egg for 1,500,000 Sheckles.
- Limited availability makes this a premium option for dedicated players.
- Collecting Green Orb Rewards
- After growing the Beanstalk, green orbs appear that can be collected for rewards, including Sprout Eggs.
- This method rewards consistent gameplay and resource management.
What the Golem Does in Detail
The Golem’s primary function is to accelerate the Mutation Machine timer, which has several gameplay advantages:
- Reduces waiting time for pet mutations
- Increases the chances to unlock rare or mythical pets faster
- Can be strategically combined with other pets or toys to maximize mutation efficiency
- Essential for players aiming to complete pet collections quickly
Because of its passive ability, having a Golem in your pet lineup can significantly improve mutation efficiency, making it a top choice for serious Grow a Garden players.
The Golem is more than just a cute pet—it is a strategic tool for accelerating pet mutations. Its combination of rarity, unique ability, and charming appearance makes it highly desirable. Obtaining it requires patience, Sprout Eggs, and some luck, but for dedicated players, the rewards are well worth the effort.
