What Does the Red Fox Do in Grow a Garden? [Value & How to Get]

What Does the Red Fox Do in Grow a Garden? [Value & How to Get]
22nd June, 2025

If you've been playing Roblox Grow a Garden lately, you've probably heard whispers about a sneaky little pet that can literally steal seeds from other players' gardens. Yes, I'm talking about the Red Fox โ€“ the mischievous Mythical pet that's making waves in the farming community!

When I first hatched my Red Fox after spending a fortune on Mythical Eggs, I wasn't sure if it would live up to the hype. But let me tell you, watching this little thief sneak into neighboring gardens and bring back valuable seeds is absolutely game-changing. In this guide, I'll share everything I've learned about getting and using the Red Fox effectively.

What Does the Red Fox Do in Grow a Garden?

The Red Fox is unlike any other pet in Grow a Garden. While most pets help with mutations or growth speed, this cunning creature has a completely unique ability that can accelerate your progress significantly.

The Seed Stealing Ability Explained

Every 8-10 minutes (reports vary slightly), your Red Fox will leave your garden and visit a random player's plot. It then attempts to steal a seed from one of their planted crops. If successful, the fox brings that seed back to you โ€“ essentially giving you free seeds without spending any Sheckles!

What makes this ability so powerful is that it can potentially steal rare seeds like:

  • Beanstalk seeds
  • Ember Lily seeds
  • Sugar Apple seeds
  • Pineapple seeds
  • Any other Seed Shop plant

I've personally gotten several Pineapple seeds this way, which saved me millions of Sheckles!

How Often Does Red Fox Trigger?

Based on my experience and community reports, the Red Fox's ability triggers approximately:

  • Every 8-10 minutes on average
  • The timer starts when you place the pet in your garden
  • The ability continues even when you're AFK
  • Success rate varies (more on this below)

Limitations and What It Can't Steal

Here's the crucial part that many players miss โ€“ the Red Fox has significant limitations:

  1. No Event Seeds: The fox CANNOT steal event-exclusive seeds like Candy Blossom, Halloween plants, or any limited-time seeds
  2. Only Seed Shop Plants: It can only steal seeds available in Sam's regular shop
  3. Random Selection: You can't control which seed it attempts to steal
  4. Variable Success Rate: Rarer seeds have much lower steal success rates

How to Get the Red Fox Pet in Grow a Garden?

Getting a Red Fox requires patience, luck, and a hefty bankroll. Here's exactly how I got mine after numerous attempts.

What Does the Red Fox Do in Grow a Garden? [Value, How to Get]

Finding Mythical Eggs

The Red Fox can only be obtained from Mythical Eggs. These special eggs appear at the Pet Egg Shop (next to the Gear Shop) with specific conditions:

  • 7% chance to appear during shop restocks
  • Shop restocks every 30 minutes
  • Usually only 1 egg available per restock
  • Check the shop regularly or join the Grow a Garden stock Discord

Cost and Shop Availability

Each Mythical Egg costs a whopping 8,000,000 Sheckles. Yes, you read that right โ€“ 8 million! To put this in perspective, you'd need to harvest and sell hundreds of high-value crops to afford just one egg.

I recommend saving up at least 40-50 million Sheckles before attempting to get a Red Fox, as you'll likely need multiple eggs.

Hatch Rate and Your Chances

Here's where it gets tough. The Red Fox has the lowest hatch rate of all Mythical pets:

  • 1.79% chance per Mythical Egg
  • On average, you'd need about 56 eggs to guarantee one Red Fox
  • I personally got mine on my 23rd egg (lucky!)

Other pets in the Mythical Egg include:

  • Giant Ant (25% chance)
  • Snail (25% chance)
  • Caterpillar (25% chance)
  • Praying Mantis (23.21% chance)

Is the Red Fox Worth 8 Million Sheckles?

This is the million (or rather, 8 million) Sheckle question! Let me break down the value proposition.

Value Analysis for Your Garden

The Red Fox provides passive income through free seeds. Even if it only successfully steals common seeds, you're getting value without any effort. But when it manages to snag rare seeds, the return on investment skyrockets.

Consider this: One Beanstalk seed costs millions, and the fruits sell for billions with proper mutations. If your Red Fox steals even one Beanstalk seed per week, it's already paying for itself!

Red Fox vs Raccoon: Which is Better?

Many players compare the Red Fox to the Raccoon, and honestly, the Raccoon is objectively better. Here's why:

Raccoon Advantages:

  • Can steal event seeds (huge advantage)
  • Guaranteed to bring something back
  • Generally more consistent

Red Fox Advantages:

  • Available year-round (Raccoon was limited-time)
  • Still provides free seeds
  • Easier to obtain if you missed the Raccoon event

If you have a Raccoon, the Red Fox is a nice addition but not essential. If you missed the Raccoon, the Red Fox is your best alternative for passive seed collection.

Best Strategies for Maximum Profit

To maximize your Red Fox's effectiveness:

  1. Play in populated servers (more gardens to steal from)
  2. Keep your fox well-fed for optimal performance
  3. Combine with growth-boosting pets to maximize stolen seed value
  4. Be patient โ€“ rare seed steals are uncommon but worth the wait

Pro Tips and Tricks

After weeks of using my Red Fox, I've discovered some strategies that significantly improve its effectiveness.

The Private Server Strategy

Here's a trick I learned from the Grow a Garden Wiki: Use an alt account in a private server!

  1. Create an alt account
  2. Plant only valuable crops (like Beanstalk or Pineapple)
  3. Invite your main account to a private server
  4. Your Red Fox can only steal from the alt's valuable plants

While success rates for rare seeds remain low, this eliminates the chance of stealing worthless seeds.

Best Pet Combinations

The Red Fox works exceptionally well with:

  • Tarantula Hawk: Reduces ability cooldowns
  • Multiple Red Foxes: More steal attempts
  • Growth pets: Maximize value from stolen seeds

I run two Red Foxes with a Tarantula Hawk, and the increased steal frequency is noticeable!

Common Issues and Bug Fixes

Some players report their Red Fox "not working." Here's what I've found:

  1. Low success rates are normal โ€“ especially for rare seeds
  2. Make sure the fox is fed โ€“ hungry pets don't use abilities
  3. Event plants in other gardens reduce success chances
  4. Server lag can affect ability triggers

If your fox hasn't stolen anything in hours, try switching servers or re-placing the pet.

FAQs

What seeds can Red Fox steal?

The Red Fox can steal any seed available in Sam's Seed Shop, including common seeds like Strawberry and Carrot, up to rare Prismatic seeds like Beanstalk and Sugar Apple. It cannot steal event-exclusive seeds.

How long does Red Fox cooldown last?

The Red Fox's steal ability has an 8-10 minute cooldown between attempts. This timer is affected by your pet's level and can be reduced with pets like the Tarantula Hawk.

Can Red Fox steal event seeds like Candy Blossom?

No, the Red Fox cannot steal any event seeds, including Candy Blossom, Halloween plants, or other limited-time seeds. This is its biggest limitation compared to the Raccoon.

Is Red Fox better than Raccoon?

The Raccoon is generally considered better because it can steal event seeds and has guaranteed success. However, the Red Fox is still valuable, especially if you don't have a Raccoon.

What's the best way to get Mythical Eggs?

Check the Pet Egg Shop every 30 minutes, especially during peak hours. Join the Grow a Garden stock Discord for notifications. Save up at least 40-50 million Sheckles before attempting to get a Red Fox.

Final Thoughts

The Red Fox might not be the absolute best pet in Grow a Garden, but it's definitely one of the most unique and potentially profitable. While the 1.79% hatch rate and 8 million Sheckle price tag are daunting, the passive income from stolen seeds makes it a worthwhile investment for serious farmers.

Remember, success with the Red Fox requires patience. You won't be stealing Beanstalk seeds every day, but when you do, it feels incredible! Keep your expectations realistic, use the strategies I've shared, and enjoy watching your sneaky companion bring home the goods.

Happy farming, and may your Red Fox bring you the rarest seeds in all of Grow a Garden!

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