Grow a Garden has plenty of powerful pets, but the Amethyst Beetle offers something rare: interactive gameplay. Instead of simply boosting variants or speeding cooldowns, this pet brings PvP-style beetle duels right into your farming routine.

How to Get the Amethyst Beetle

Hatch the Gem Egg (Primary Method)

The Amethyst Beetle can only be obtained from the Gem Egg, the signature Gacha item introduced during the Smithing Event.

Here’s how you can get your hands on it:

A. Craft the Gem Egg (Smithing Event Area)

If the Smithing Event is active or returns in a rerun, this is the most reliable method.

  • Head to the central furnace and interact with the Pet Crafting Station.
  • Expect a recipe involving Common Coals (earned by submitting items to the furnace) and a large amount of Sheckles.
  • Typical costs hover around 1 million Sheckles plus event materials.

B. Buy From the Pet Eggs Shop (Raphael’s Stall)

Sometimes, the Gem Egg appears in Raphael’s rotating inventory.

  • Check the shop every 30 minutes or watch for alerts in the official Discord.
  • Be prepared to spend millions of Sheckles due to its rarity.

C. Treasure Digging Rewards

During certain event cycles, the Treasure Digging mini-game includes the Gem Egg as a possible drop.

  • You get a few free digs each day.
  • More attempts cost Sheckles or Robux.

Drop Chance for the Amethyst Beetle

Once you’ve secured a Gem Egg, your odds are surprisingly solid:

  • Rarity: Legendary (sometimes labeled Rare in older versions)
  • Drop Rate: Around 32%, making it one of the more accessible high-tier pets from the Gem Egg.

The Amethyst Beetle’s Unique Ability: Beetle Battle

This pet’s ability is unlike anything else in Grow a Garden.

Ability: Beetle Battle

Every 5.56 minutes, your beetle will automatically challenge another player’s beetle on the server.

What You Get:

  • Free rewards such as Sheckles, Shards, and low-tier crafting materials.
  • These rewards add up over time without requiring any extra effort.

How Battles Are Won:

  • Your beetle’s Level
  • Its Weight/Size (which increase through aging and feeding)

This makes leveling your beetle more than cosmetic—it directly improves your competitive standing.

Meta Value

While the Amethyst Beetle isn’t an S-Tier pet for raw farming power, it shines in a different lane: reward generation and competitive fun. It’s perfect for active players who want:

  • A steady stream of bonus materials
  • A pet that encourages leveling, feeding, and progression
  • A unique mini-game to break up the farming grind

If you enjoy a blend of efficiency and entertainment, this beetle deserves a permanent spot in your plot.