Following the major Fall Harvest update in Grow a Garden 2, players have been busy building their new gardens. Have you noticed the powerful new tool called the Harp? It acts as a pet summoner, allowing players to quickly acquire pets. If you are looking to amass a large collection of pets, you should definitely get your hands on one.
What is the Harp? Functions and Role
The Harp is a powerful and practical piece of gear. Its function is simple and direct: upon use, it instantly summons five wild pets to the surrounding map. There is also a small chance that these will be Big or Mega variants.
In both the Fall Harvest world and Garden Valley, you usually have to wait for pets to spawn randomly before you can buy them; some have such low spawn rates that you might not see them for weeks or even months. The Harp arrives like a godsend, solving this problem instantly.
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How to get the Harp
Acquiring the Harp is simple: find the Gear Shop in Fall Harvest and purchase it for 250,000 Leaves when it appears in stock. However, the chance of it appearing in the shop is only 8%—quite low for Rare tier gear. Alternatively, you can skip the wait and buy one for 179 Robux, though the price is a bit steep.
The most convenient and cost-effective method is to purchase it directly from the Grow a Garden 2 shop, where you can buy as many as you like.
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Key Strategy: How to Maximize the Harp's Value
After using the Harp, the message "Your Harp summoned 5 wild animals" will appear on the screen. You must act quickly to capture the high-tier pets that appear, as they only stay for a limited time. Also, note that the pets generated by the Harp vary; it can currently spawn 13 different pets, with a 0.5% chance of generating a Big variant and a 0.002% chance of generating a Mega pet.
| Pets | Rarity | Spawn Chance | Pets | Rarity | Spawn Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog | Common | 32.65% | Bunny | Common | 32.65% |
| Owl | Uncommon | 19.59% | Deer | Rare | 5.88% |
| Robin | Legendary | 3.92% | Bee | Legendary | 3.26% |
| Unicorn | Mythic | 0.643% | Firefly | Mythic | 0.543% |
| Golden Dragonfly | Mythic | 0.353% | Bear | Mythic | 0.204% |
| Bald Eagle | Mythic | 0.204% | Monkey | Mythic | 0.0905% |
| Raccoon | Super | 0.0132% | / | / | / |
To get the most out of every Harp, the following tips are crucial:
Server population is key
This is the most important tip. The Harp has a limit on the number of pets it can summon. If the current server has already reached its limit for wild animals, the Harp's effectiveness will be significantly reduced (e.g., it might summon only two pets instead of the full five). Therefore, be sure to use the Harp on servers with fewer players or in private servers to ensure you can summon the maximum number of pets.
Prepare ample funds
The Harp merely grants you the option to acquire pets; securing rare ones still requires a significant fee, so ensure your wallet is well-stocked before using it.
Focus on high-value targets
The Harp can summon pets of any rarity. Beyond the Super tier Raccoon, the Golden Dragonfly, Unicorn, and Bald Eagle are also powerful pets well worth acquiring.
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Final Thoughts
The Harp is your trump card for expanding your pet roster—use it wisely. Save up enough funds in a private server before putting it to work so you can expand your pet collection as quickly as possible. May the melody of the Harp summon the perfect companion for you amidst the fields of the Fall Harvest!