What Is the Reaper in Grow A Garden?
The Reaper is a Divine-tier pet in Roblox Grow A Garden that was added during the Halloween Event on October 11, 2025. It is a limited pet that could only be obtained for a short time, and it is no longer obtainable through normal gameplay.
Most players recognize the Reaper as a utility-focused pet rather than a farming or profit pet. It does not directly increase crop value or harvest speed. Instead, it trades garden resources for pet progression.
Because of this, the Reaper is usually discussed among mid-game and late-game players who already have stable gardens and want to improve their pets over time.
How Do You Obtain the Reaper?
The Reaper was available only from the Creepy Critters Shop during the Halloween Event.
Original Cost

• 140 Candy Corn
• 519 Robux

Candy Corn was earned through Halloween event activities, so players had to actively participate during the event period to afford it.
Is the Reaper Still Obtainable?
No.The Reaper is no longer obtainable in the game. Once the Halloween Event ended, the Creepy Critters Shop was removed, and the Reaper was not added to any permanent shop or drop pool.
In general, limited Divine pets like this do not return unless the developers decide to re-run the event, which usually takes a long time or may never happen.
What Does the Reaper Do?
The Reaper’s value comes entirely from its passive ability, called Reap What You Sow.
Reap What You Sow (Passive Ability)

• Every night cycle (22:00–12:00)
• Sacrifices 4 random fruits from your garden
• Applies either a Medium Passive Boost or a Medium XP Boost
• The boost goes to a random pet in your garden

This means the Reaper automatically activates while you play, as long as you have fruits available.
How Does the Reaper Work in Practice?
In practice, the Reaper functions as a background support pet.
Most players do not actively manage it every cycle. You plant crops, harvest normally, and the Reaper occasionally removes four fruits without asking. In return, one of your pets gains either XP or a passive boost.
A few important details most players notice:

• You cannot choose which pet gets the boost
• You cannot choose the boost type
• The fruit sacrificed is random
• The boost strength is medium, not small or large

Because of this randomness, the Reaper works best in gardens where fruit loss does not matter much.
Is Losing 4 Fruits a Big Deal?
For early-game players, losing four fruits can feel painful. Those fruits could have been sold or used for progress.
For mid-game and late-game players, the loss is usually insignificant.
Most players who use the Reaper already:

• Produce large amounts of fruit
• Harvest more than they need
• Focus more on pet progression than crop value

In general, the Reaper is not recommended if you are still counting every fruit.
What Kind of Pets Benefit Most From the Reaper?
Since the boost goes to a random pet, the Reaper works best when your garden has only pets you actually care about.
Most experienced players:

• Remove low-value pets from their garden
• Keep only pets they want to level up
• Let the Reaper run passively in the background

This increases the chance that the boosts land on something useful.
Pets that already have strong passives or long-term value benefit the most, since medium boosts stack over time.
Hunger and Maintenance
The Reaper has a very high hunger value of 67,000.
This means:

• It needs a lot of food
• It is expensive to maintain long-term
• Neglecting hunger reduces effectiveness

Most players who keep the Reaper active already have efficient feeding systems or surplus food. If you struggle to keep pets fed, the Reaper can become more trouble than it is worth.
Appearance and Theme
Visually, the Reaper is easy to recognize.

• Skeletal body
• Small hooded black robe
• Carries a scythe

Its design fits the Halloween theme clearly, and many players keep it equipped partly for aesthetic reasons. In general, Divine pets tend to stand out visually, and the Reaper is no exception.
Is the Reaper Worth It?
Whether the Reaper is “worth it” depends entirely on playstyle.
The Reaper is usually worth it if:

• You are focused on pet progression
• You already have a strong garden
• You don’t mind losing some fruit
• You play regularly so the passive triggers often

The Reaper is usually not worth it if:

• You are early-game
• You rely on every fruit for income
• You want direct crop boosts
• You dislike random outcomes

It is not a must-have pet, even among Divine pets. Many players progress just fine without it.
Comparison With Other Divine Pets
The Reaper is the 8th Divine pet that could be purchased directly from a shop. The previous one was the Red Panda.
Compared to other Divine pets:

• It offers indirect benefits
• It focuses on pets, not crops
• It has a long-term payoff rather than immediate gains

Most players view it as a support pet rather than a core farming tool.
Trading, Coins, and Player Behavior
Because the Reaper is unobtainable, players often talk about it in trading discussions or collection showcases.
Some players who missed the event look for ways to progress faster through other means, such as optimizing farming routes or saving for upgrades. Discussions around currency efficiency sometimes mention options like cheap grow a garden coins, but in practice, steady gameplay and planning usually matter more than rushing.
In general, the Reaper does not drastically change progression speed. It slowly improves pets over time.
Common Mistakes Players Make With the Reaper

1. Keeping too many pets activeThis spreads the boosts thin and reduces effectiveness.
2. Using it too earlyEarly gardens feel the fruit loss much more.
3. Ignoring hungerHigh hunger makes it expensive if you are unprepared.
4. Expecting immediate resultsThe Reaper works slowly and passively.

Final Thoughts on the Reaper
The Reaper is a niche Divine pet designed for players who value long-term pet growth over short-term farming gains.
Most players who enjoy it are patient, resource-rich, and focused on optimization rather than speed. If used correctly, it quietly improves your pets in the background. If used carelessly, it can feel like it is eating your garden for very little return.
Understanding how it fits into your overall strategy is more important than its rarity.