The Clam is an Uncommon pet introduced during the Trader Event in Grow a Garden. Even though it is no longer available for players to obtain, it remains a notable pet because of its useful watering-related passive and its charming aquatic-themed design. This guide explains its appearance, traits, original acquisition method, and overall usefulness to gardeners.
Overview
The Clam belongs to the water-oriented pet category, designed to help players maintain garden hydration more efficiently. While many pets offer direct gameplay boosts, the Clam stands out by saving resources—specifically watering cans—which are crucial for players who frequently tend large plots.
Appearance
Visually, the Clam is simple but appealing. Its design features:
- A soft pink exterior shell that resembles a classic cartoon clam.
- A glowing purple pearl nestled inside the shell.
- Subtle sparkles and a gentle bounce that give it a lively personality.
Its cute appearance and bright color palette made it a fan favorite during the Trader Event, especially among players who enjoy collecting water-themed or pastel-colored pets.
This image shows the Clam, one of the Grow a Garden pets, resting on a sandy patch with its pink shell slightly open to reveal a glowing purple pearl. Soft sparkles surround the Clam, highlighting its magical Water Reserve trait, which gives players a chance to save watering cans. In the background, subtle garden elements—watering cans, small sprouts, and gentle water droplets—represent its role in helping gardeners manage hydration more efficiently in Grow a Garden.
Trait: Water Reserve
The Clam’s signature ability is its Water Reserve trait.
Water Reserve (Trait Effect)
When using watering cans, there is a chance the watering can is not consumed.
This provides a resource-saving advantage, especially for players who farm intensively or rely heavily on watering cans to speed up crop growth. While the chance is not guaranteed, over time the savings become noticeable—particularly when combined with other efficiency-boosting tools or pets.
How the Passive Works
The Clam’s passive ability activates automatically whenever you use a watering can:
- Base Chance: 6.00%
- Effect: Prevents the watering can from being consumed after a use.
This does not increase crop growth directly, but instead reduces your expenditure on watering cans. For players who are early in the game or low on resources, this passive can be extremely helpful.
How to Originally Obtain the Clam
During the Trader Event, the Clam was obtainable through Gem Chests, functioning as a luck-based reward.
- Chest Type: Gem Chest
- Hatch Chance: 34%
- Tier: Uncommon
Because of its relatively high hatch chance compared to rarer event pets, many players were able to add the Clam to their collection during the event. However, now that the event has ended, the Clam is no longer obtainable, making existing Clam pets somewhat collectible.
Pet Information Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Uncommon |
| Obtaining Method | Gem Chest – 34% |
| Hatch Chance | 34% |
| Passive Ability | 6.00% chance a watering can is not consumed |
| Trait | Water Reserve |
| Hunger | TBD |
| Obtainable? | No |
| Date Added | 22nd November, 2025 |
Is the Clam Worth Using?
Even though it’s an Uncommon pet, the Clam’s passive gives it practical value:
Pros
- Saves watering cans over time
- Easy to use—passive triggers automatically
- Cute design and appealing aesthetic
- Beneficial for players who water crops constantly
Cons
- No longer obtainable
- Lower overall impact compared to higher-tier pets
- 6% chance is noticeable but not game-changing
Overall, while not the strongest farming pet, the Clam remains a helpful support option and a fun collectible for players who participated in the event.
The Clam is a charming, resource-saving pet from the Trader Event that still holds nostalgic and practical value for many Grow a Garden players. Whether you keep it for its usefulness or simply for its appearance, it’s a unique addition to any player’s pet collection.
