In the bustling world of Grow A Garden, few NPCs are as crucial for pet collectors as Raphael. This old-school farmer is your one-stop shop for everything pet-related, from buying your first egg to understanding the intricate mechanics of pet aging.
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This guide covers everything you need to know about Raphael, including his location, functions, and the secret friendship shop that holds some of the game’s most sought-after items.
Who is Raphael?
Raphael is an NPC added during the massive Pet Update on April 3rd, 2025. He is easily recognizable as the classic farmer archetype: an old man with a white beard, a straw hat, a wheat stalk in his mouth, and a worn gray shirt with black suspenders.
His primary role is to manage the game’s pet economy, acting as both a buyer and a seller for all your furry, scaly, and feathery companions.
Raphael’s Functions: What Can He Do?
Interacting with Raphael opens up three core gameplay loops for pet management.
1. The Egg Shop
This is Raphael’s main feature. Selecting “Show me the Egg Shop” opens a GUI (Graphical User Interface) where you can browse and purchase a rotating stock of pet eggs for Sheckles, the game’s pet currency.
- Pro Tip: The shop’s stock was originally limited to just three random eggs at a time but has since been expanded, offering a much wider variety for aspiring pet breeders.
2. Sell Your Pets
Need to make some quick Sheckles or clear out your inventory? Raphael allows you to sell any pet you own.
- How it works: Select “I want to sell my pet,” choose the pet from your inventory, and Raphael will immediately offer you its value in Sheckles.
- Check Value First: You can ask “How much is this worth?” before selling to ensure you’re getting a good deal.
3. Pet Care Advice
Raphael isn’t just a salesman; he’s also a source of valuable information. When asked “How do my pets get older?” he reveals the key mechanic of pet aging:
- Pets age as long as their hunger bar is full.
- A full hunger bar depletes over 12 hours.
- Crucially, pets age offline and gain size as they grow.
This means you can log out and still return to a larger, older pet!
The Secret: Raphael’s Friendship Shop (Leaked Content)
The most exciting development for Raphael is the addition of a Friendship Shop, discovered by data miners and added as of September 6th, 2025.
- How it Works: Similar to NPC Sam, players must feed Raphael food to increase their friendship level with him.
- The Reward: Reaching new friendship tiers will unlock access to purchase incredibly rare and powerful items.
- What He Sells (Leaked Items): While not officially confirmed, data mines suggest his shop will include game-changing gears like the Pet Name Reroller and the Pet Lead.
This system adds a long-term grind for dedicated players seeking to maximize their pet potential.
History & Trivia
- Raphael was originally intended to be a quest giver before the Pet Update overhauled his role.
- Despite his dialogue, “I am the pets salesman!”, he only sells eggs—not the pets themselves.
- His shop has undergone significant improvements since his release, evolving from a basic interface to a more robust system.
To find Raphael, head to the main world and look for the farmer with the straw hat. He’s your key to building a powerful and profitable pet collection in Grow A Garden.
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