What Does the Gecko Pet Do in Grow a Garden?

Learn what the Gecko Pet does in Grow a Garden, how to get it, and why it’s one of the most useful Safari pets for plant variant farming.

Gecko Pet in Grow a Garden (Image via Roblox Corporation)
Gecko Pet in Grow a Garden (Image via Roblox Corporation)

With the Mega Safari Harvest Event in Grow a Garden, we got many new pets. The Gecko is a common-tier pet that may look simple, but its ability to boost Safari plant variant chances makes it incredibly valuable for players who want rare mutations. With a strong focus on the new Safari-type plants, it’s a must-have for anyone who wants to max out their rewards during this limited-time event.

In this guide, we will tell you how to unlock the Gecko pet and explore its abilities.

Gecko Pet in Grow a Garden

Gecko Pet (Image via Roblox Corporation)
Gecko Pet (Image via Roblox Corporation)

The Gecko is a small, bright green lizard that adds a tropical touch to your garden. Despite being a common pet, this limited-time adorable pet is worth having in your pet collection.

RarityMilestone Required
Common130 billion points

You can purchase the Gecko from the Safari Shop for 50 million Sheckles or 199 Robux once the Global Safari Milestone reaches 130 billion points.

Traits and Abilities

TraitDescription
Variant InstinctSafari-type plants within the Gecko’s range gain a 0.66x increased variant chance.

This ability directly affects the mutation rate of Safari plants. The more plants you grow near your Gecko, the higher the odds of obtaining rare plant variants, like Prismatic or Transcendent types.

How To Get the Gecko Pet

Gecko in Community rewards (Image via Roblox Corporation)
Gecko in Community rewards (Image via Roblox Corporation)

To get your hands on this pet, you might have to wait till the global milestone reaches 130 billion Safari Points during the Mega Safari Harvest Event. These points are community shared, which means when any player submits a plant to Safari Joyce, the community milestone will get updated, unlocking new rewards.

Here’s how you can contribute to unlocking the Gecko pet:

  1. Join the Mega Safari Harvest Event in Grow a Garden.
  2. Visit Safari Joyce to see which plant types are currently being collected.
  3. Harvest and Submit All eligible plants from your inventory.
  4. Watch the global progress bar behind Safari Joyce as all players contribute together.

The higher your plant rarity, the more points you contribute. You can even track milestones and rewards by pressing E on the Rewards Board near Safari Joyce.

Why the Gecko Pet Is Worth Getting

  • Boosts variant rates for Safari-type plants, helping you grow rarer variants faster.
  • Event-exclusive pet, available only during the Mega Safari Harvest Event.
  • Affordable for both Sheckle and Robux buyers once unlocked.

FAQs

What Event Is the Gecko Pet From?

It was added during the Mega Safari Harvest Event as part of the November 2025 update.

How Much Does the Gecko Pet Cost?

You can buy it for 50 million Sheckles or 199 Robux once the milestone unlocks.

What Does the Gecko’s Trait Do?

It gives nearby Safari-type plants a 0.66x increased chance of producing a variant when grown.

Can I Still Get the Gecko After the Event?

No, it’s exclusive to the Mega Safari Harvest Event and will likely be unobtainable afterward.


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