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Mole Grow a Garden – Treasure Hunter Ability, How to Get & Best Combos
This Legendary pet from the Lunar Glow Event has the Treasure Hunter ability — every ~80 seconds it digs underground and finds free Sheckles, Gears, or other items, depositing them directly into the owner's inventory. It hatches from the Night Egg at 22% chance, making it one of the most accessible Legendary pets in the game. It is especially valuable for newer players who need passive income and Gear without active farming.
Quick Stats
Key numbers at a glance.
Mole — Legendary Lunar Glow pet with Treasure Hunter ability. Digs up free Sheckles and Gear every ~80 seconds passively.
Treasure Hunter Ability — What the Mole Digs Up
Every ~80 seconds, the Mole digs and brings back one of these items.
Sheckles
Random amount of free currency deposited directly
Gears
Watering cans, sprinklers, fertilizer — only Gears from pre-Lunar Glow Update
Seeds
Occasional seed finds — rarer but high value when it happens
Cooldown Scales With Age
The ~80 second cooldown is the base rate. As the Mole ages and gains weight, the cooldown decreases — meaning an older Mole digs more frequently per hour. This makes it a solid long-term pet to keep fed and leveled.
Stacks With Multiple Moles
Each Mole runs its own independent cooldown timer. Running two Moles doubles the dig frequency. Some players run all three pet slots with Moles for maximum passive Sheckle and Gear income during AFK sprinkler sessions.
How to Get Mole in Grow a Garden
Two methods — event and premium eggs.
| Method | Hatch Rate | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night Egg | 22% | Earned via Lunar Glow Event | Limited — event only |
| Premium Night Egg | Higher than 22% | Robux | During Lunar Glow Event |
| Trading | N/A | Variable | Always available |
During the Lunar Glow Event, players could earn up to 16 Night Eggs by completing event milestones. At 22% per egg, 16 eggs gives roughly a 97% chance of hatching at least one Mole. Outside the event, the Mole can only be obtained through player trading. Its accessible 22% rate means trade value is moderate compared to rarer Night Egg pets like the Raccoon (0.1%).
Mole Grow a Garden — Night Egg Full Pool
All pets from the Night Egg and their hatch rates.
| Pet | Rarity | Night Egg Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwi | Rare | 47% |
| Hedgehog | Rare | ~30% |
| Mole | Legendary | 22% |
| Moon Cat | Legendary | ~0.5% |
| Raccoon | Divine | 0.1% |
Best Uses for the Mole in Grow a Garden
Three scenarios where the Mole genuinely outperforms other pets.
🌱 New Player Income
For players in the early game, free Sheckles and Gears every 80 seconds is significant. A Mole essentially pays for itself quickly and removes the grind for basic tools like watering cans.
🚿 Sprinkler Grind AFK
During long AFK sprinkler sessions where active play is minimal, three Moles running simultaneously generate a consistent passive Sheckle stream with zero player input required.
⚙️ Gear Farming
Players who need specific Gears (watering cans, fertilizer) and do not want to buy them from the shop can use the Mole as a free Gear source. Multiple Moles increase Gear find frequency.
📈 Leveling Support
The Sheckles generated can fund egg purchases, seed costs, and Gear shop spending while the player levels other pets. It operates completely passively alongside any other farming strategy.
For comparing the Mole's passive income against other Night Egg pets and their trade values, see our Raccoon guide. For how passive income pets like the Mole fit into the full pet tier system, see our passive pet abilities guide.
- Legendary pet from Lunar Glow Event — Night Egg at 22% (most accessible Legendary)
- Treasure Hunter digs every ~80 sec — finds Sheckles, Gear, occasional seeds
- Only digs up Gears from pre-Lunar Glow Update — newer Gears not in pool
- Cooldown decreases with age — older Moles dig more frequently
- Stacks with multiple Moles — each runs independent timer
- Best for new players, AFK sprinkler sessions, passive Gear farming
- Outside Lunar Glow Event: only obtainable through player trading
Mole vs Other Passive Income Pets in Grow a Garden
How the Mole compares to other pets that generate free resources.
🦝 Raccoon (Divine)
Visits other players' gardens and duplicates a crop every ~15 minutes. Higher value per trigger than the Mole but limited — needs active players nearby with good crops. Much rarer at 0.1% Night Egg.
🦔 Mole (Legendary)
Digs every ~80 seconds for Sheckles and Gear regardless of other players or garden setup. Lower per-trigger value but far more consistent — always works in any server, solo or crowded.
⭐ Best Together
Raccoon for high-value crop duplication when good servers are available. Mole for baseline passive income that never depends on server conditions. They serve different roles and do not compete.
💡 New Player Choice
For early-game players, the Mole is the clear winner — accessible at 22% Night Egg rate, generates free Gear tools, and works from day one without needing high-value crops to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Mole Worth Getting in Grow a Garden 2026?
Who should prioritize the Mole and who should skip it.
For new and mid-game players, the Mole is one of the best value Legendary pets available. Its 22% hatch rate makes it accessible without massive Sheckle investment, and free Gears every 80 seconds solve one of the most common early-game friction points — running out of watering cans and sprinklers. The Sheckle income, while modest per dig, adds up to meaningful passive earnings over long sessions.
For endgame players with established Sheckle income, the Mole's contribution is marginal compared to mutation-generating pets like Dragonfly (Gold every 5 min) or Disco Bee (Disco 125x). However, it is perfectly reasonable as a third pet slot filler during AFK sessions where the other two slots are occupied by high-cooldown mutation pets — it generates passive resources without conflicting with any farming strategy. Multiple Moles stacking is the clearest path to meaningful impact from this pet at any progression stage.
For trade value and how the Mole fits into the Night Egg pet ecosystem, check the Grow a Garden Fandom Wiki.
Mole Sprinkler Grind Strategy
The Mole pairs particularly well with AFK sprinkler setups. Three Moles running simultaneously generate approximately 135 digs per 3-hour session — each returning free Sheckles or Gear. For players who run sprinkler setups overnight, the Mole delivers passive income alongside harvested crops without any player input required.
Pair with Capybara in one pet slot to prevent hunger drain for extended sessions. The combination of Capybara + 2x Mole is the most reliable early-game AFK build for consistent free Gear generation. As you upgrade to stronger mutation pets, the Mole fills the third slot whenever the other two are busy with higher-cooldown ability pets.
Mole in Pet Tier Rankings
Community tier lists generally place the Mole in the B or A range for early-to-mid game — recommended for sprinkler grinders and new players but replaced by mutation pets once Dragonfly, Disco Bee, or Space Squirrel become available. Its 22% Night Egg rate keeps trade value moderate, making it an excellent free-to-keep but not a high-value trading target. For how passive income pets compare in the overall tier ranking, check the community tier lists.