How to Get Ruby Squid in Grow a Garden – Smithing Event

The Ruby Squid is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and rare pets in Grow a Garden. Released as part of the Smithing Event, this elusive creature offers powerful abilities and a very low drop rate – making it highly coveted among players. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know: how to get it, what makes it special, its abilities, and strategy tips for chasing one.

What Is the Ruby Squid?

• The Ruby Squid is an upcoming pet in Grow a Garden.
• It is obtained exclusively from the Gem Egg, an event-specific egg introduced in the Smithing Event.
• Its hatch chance is extremely low: 0.25% from the Gem Egg.
• Because of its rarity, many in the community consider it among the most valuable event pets.

How to Obtain the Ruby Squid

The Smithing Event

• The Ruby Squid is tied to the Smithing Event, which was leaked (and later confirmed) to launch on November 15, 2025.
• During this event, players can craft a Gem Egg by turning in specific materials.
• The materials required for crafting include: coal, garden ore, and garden ingots.
• Because the Smithing Event is time-limited, obtaining a Ruby Squid demands commitment: collect as many resources as possible, craft Gem Eggs, and hatch them.

Gem Egg Drop Rates

Here’s a breakdown of the potential outcomes when hatching a Gem Egg, according to leaks and community data:

Pet	Approximate Chance from Gem Egg
Topaz Snail	~45%
Amethyst Beetle	~32%
Emerald Snake	~14%
Sapphire Macaw	~8% (or 8.25%)
Diamond Panther	~0.5%
Ruby Squid	~0.25% (very rare)

Because of this very low rate, even seasoned players will need to hatch many Gem Eggs to have a realistic shot at the Ruby Squid.

Ruby Squid Abilities & Traits

Though the Ruby Squid is not yet fully released, there is enough information through leaks, community sources, and early data to paint a promising picture.

Known Traits (Leaked)

According to sources (especially the Grow a Garden wiki), the Ruby Squid has at least two major passive traits:

1. Water Wave

• Cooldown / Interval: Every 15 minutes and 9 seconds.
• Effect: Sends water waves to all pets in your garden.
  – Pets that are hit by this wave are either given 2,078 XP or have their cooldowns reduced by ~124.7 seconds.
• Refresh Chance: There’s a 5% chance that this ability itself will refresh (i.e., reset its cooldown).

2. Ruby Feeder

• Frequency: Every 6 minutes and 58 seconds.
• Effect: Distributes resources: sends ruby shards to approximately 3.4 random pets. These pets also get a medium toy and a medium treat.
• Bonus Effect: There is an 8% chance that, in addition to the shards and toy/treat, the ability fully restores hunger for those pets.

These abilities make the Ruby Squid a very strong support pet, combining both utility (cooldown reduction) and resource support (shards, hunger/treats).

Speculated “Mimic” Ability

• According to leaks, the Ruby Squid may have a mimic-type passive, similar (or stronger than) the Mimic Octopus.
• Some players theorize that it could copy another pet’s ability/passive, potentially doing so multiple times in one activation.
• On the Fandom forums, speculation includes: “it reflects two abilities from two different pets … or it could spray ink … which lowers the pets cooldown”
• Another thread suggests “mimicking beast: every ~14 minutes, goes to a random pet … mimics it + refreshes that pet’s cooldown.”

While these are still theories, they align with the “Ruby Ink” concept seen in some community summaries, which describes continuous copying of a random pet’s passive.

Why the Ruby Squid Is So Valuable

With its combination of super-rare drop rate and highly useful passives, the Ruby Squid is expected to become one of the most prized pets in Grow a Garden. Here are some of the key reasons:

1. Rarity

• At just 0.25% from the Gem Egg, the Ruby Squid is among the rarest event pets.
• This rarity makes it not only a gameplay asset, but also a collector’s prestige item.

2. Utility for All Pets

• The Water Wave trait buffs all your active pets, offering either XP or significant cooldown reduction. That kind of broad support is rare.
• The Ruby Feeder helps maintain pet hunger and gives resources (shards), smoothing out resource management during the event.

3. Potential for Game-Breaking (or Game-Changing) Mimic Power

• If the mimic speculation turns out to be true, the Ruby Squid may effectively duplicate or amplify other pets’ abilities, possibly making it one of the most powerful support/combo pets in the game.

4. Strategic Value During Event

• Given that the Smithing Event is limited-time, having a synergistic powerhouse like Ruby Squid may help you maximize event rewards, earn more crafting materials, or speed up your progression.

Strategy: How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Ruby Squid

Here are practical tips to maximize your odds and make the most of the Smithing Event:

1. Farm for Materials Early and Aggressively
   • Prioritize gathering coal, garden ore, and other smithing materials.
   • Use daily and weekly event tasks to stock up.
   • Try to build up a large bank of materials so you can craft many Gem Eggs.
2. Craft as Many Gem Eggs as Feasible
   • Given the low drop rate, you’ll need volume. Plan to make far more eggs than what seems “reasonable” if your goal is the Ruby Squid.
   • Track how many you’ve hatched, and manage expectations – RNG is real, but more eggs = more chances.
3. Coordinate with the Community
   • Join Discord channels, Reddit, or Fandom groups to share crafting strategies or trade non-rare materials.
   • Some players trade Gem Eggs or event materials; find trustworthy trading partners to optimize your resources.
4. Use Boost Items
   • If there are event boosters (XP, hatch speed, pet-boosting items), combine them with your Gem Egg hatching to maximize efficiency.
   • Timing your hatches around these boosts can make a big difference.
5. Monitor Ability Performance Post-Hatch
   • Once you (hopefully) get a Ruby Squid, track how its abilities perform in real gameplay.
   • Test Water Wave’s actual cooldown, test whether the 5% refresh happens, and observe how Ruby Feeder interacts with different pets.
   • Share your findings in the community – that helps everyone.

Why You Should Care (and Why It’s Worth the Hunt)

• Long-Term Value: The Ruby Squid could retain high value even after the event ends, thanks to its rarity and power.
• Garden Efficiency Boost: With its abilities, this pet can significantly speed up pet management, leveling, and resource gain.
• Prestige: Owning a 0.25% drop-rate pet is a badge of honor among Grow a Garden players.
• Gameplay Flexibility: Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned grinder, the Ruby Squid offers benefits – especially for those who juggle many pets and want to streamline their garden.

Conclusion

The Ruby Squid is one of the most hyped pets to come out of Grow a Garden’s Smithing Event. With a very low drop rate (0.25%) from the Gem Egg, powerful supportive passives (Water Wave, Ruby Feeder), and the potential to mimic other pets, it’s more than just a rare collectible – it could be a game-changer.

If you’re chasing this squid, make a plan now: gather materials, craft lots of Gem Eggs, trade smartly, and dive into community strategies. Even if luck doesn’t fall your way, you’ll walk away knowing you gave yourself the best shot.

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