The Energy Chew is a special Prismatic Gear item introduced in Grow a Garden on October 4, 2025, as part of the Chubby Chipmunk Event. This powerful item can instantly refresh a pet’s ability cooldown, making it highly valuable for players looking to optimize their pets’ performance.
Appearance
The Energy Chew takes the form of a cyan energy bolt, glowing with a prismatic aura that distinguishes it from other gear items.
If you’re looking to get the most out of your garden and your pets, make sure to participate in the Chubby Chipmunk Event while it lasts. Collecting Energy Chews can give your pets a serious advantage by letting them use their abilities more often. And if you’re just starting out, don’t forget you can buy Grow a Garden pets to expand your collection and boost your gameplay even further.
Usage
The Energy Chew’s main function is to refresh a chosen pet’s ability cooldown. This allows players to activate pet abilities instantly without waiting for their normal recharge time.
For example:
- If a Junkbot pet has a 14-minute cooldown on its Oil Mutation ability, using an Energy Chew will allow it to use the ability again immediately.
How to Get Energy Chew
The only way to obtain Energy Chew is through the Chubby Chipmunk Event.
Steps to Obtain:
- Get a Chubby Chipmunk pet from the center of the island.
- Place it in your garden so it can eat crops and gain weight over time.
- As your chipmunk grows heavier, you’ll unlock weight milestone rewards.
- Claim your rewards from the Nuts NPC near the island’s center by interacting with the sign labeled “Unclaimed Rewards.”
You can obtain up to three Energy Chews by reaching specific weight milestones.
Energy Chew Weight Milestones
| Weight Milestone (kg) | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 kg | 1 × Energy Chew | First obtainable reward tier |
| 13.65 kg | 1 × Energy Chew | Mid-tier reward |
| 36.48 kg | 1 × Energy Chew | Highest-tier reward, final Energy Chew |
Currently, no other method exists to obtain Energy Chews. However, it’s possible that future updates may make it craftable or purchasable from the Gear Stall.
Item Information
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Energy Chew |
| Tier | Prismatic |
| Effect | Refreshes a pet’s ability cooldown |
| Currently Obtainable? | Yes (Chubby Chipmunk Event) |
| Limited? | No |
How to Use Energy Chew
- Equip the Energy Chew from your backpack or inventory.
- Select a pet to use it on:
- You can click directly on your pet in the garden, or
- Open the Pet Window by tapping the “<<” arrows on the right side of your screen.
- In the pet interface, click or tap the green “Boost” button to use the Energy Chew on that pet.
Note: There is no confirmation window before using an Energy Chew — make sure you’re using it on the intended pet.
The Energy Chew is a small but incredibly useful gear item in Grow a Garden. Its ability to instantly reset a pet’s cooldown can significantly boost your efficiency in farming, combat, or event participation.
While it’s currently only obtainable during the Chubby Chipmunk Event, many players hope it will become a permanent or craftable item in future updates.