The Starfish is a Common pet released in the Summer Harvest Update on June 21, 2025. It has a 50% chance of being obtained from the Common Summer Egg and features a Hunger stat of 1,500.
Appearance
The Starfish has five arms extending from its body, each with a lighter-colored vertical stripe down the middle. Its body is primarily coral pink, and it has a feminine face in the center that resembles a friendly smile. Depending on the game’s graphic settings, the Starfish’s face can appear either joyful or more neutral when zoomed out.
Trait
Trait Name: You’re a Star
This trait allows the Starfish to gain an additional ~6 XP per second, though it does not grant extra XP to other pets.
This makes the Starfish one of the fastest-growing pets in Grow a Garden, ideal for players looking to level up quickly and earn more pet or egg slots.
Pet Information Table
| Tier | Obtaining Method | Hatch Chance | Passive Ability | Hunger | Obtainable? | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Common Summer Egg | 50% | You’re a Star: Gains additional XP per second | 1,500 | Yes | June 21, 2025 |
How to Get a Starfish in Grow a Garden
The Starfish is exclusive to the Common Summer Egg, which means it’s only available for a limited time during the Summer Harvest event.
You have a 50% chance to hatch one every time you open a Common Summer Egg. Luckily, this egg has a 35% chance to appear in the Summer Egg Shop, so obtaining one is fairly easy.
How to Get a Common Summer Egg
You can obtain the Common Summer Egg in the following three ways:
- Purchase it from the Pet Eggs Shop for 1,000,000 Sheckles.
- Buy it with Robux — costs 29 Robux.
- Earn it as a reward during the Summer Harvest event.
What Does a Starfish Do in Grow a Garden?
The Starfish’s main benefit is its ability to gain XP automatically over time, making it perfect for fast leveling. Even when its Hunger reaches 0, it continues to gain experience.
Because of this, it’s often considered one of the best pets to age up and exchange for extra pet or egg slots.
Interestingly, while it grows quickly in terms of XP, it’s also known to be one of the slowest-moving pets in the game—an amusing contrast noted by many players.
Trivia
- The Starfish continues gaining XP even when its hunger is 0.
- Outranks the Brown Mouse and Grey Mouse as a top “sacrificial” leveling pet.
- Its facial expression changes slightly based on graphic quality settings.
- Despite being one of the fastest to level up, it’s also one of the slowest movers in the game.
The Starfish is a fun and rewarding pet to collect in Grow a Garden, especially during the Summer Harvest event. Its unique ability to gain XP quickly makes it one of the best companions for players who love leveling and unlocking new slots. If you enjoy collecting themed or seasonal pets, don’t forget to buy gag pets and explore other event exclusives to expand your growing garden family!
