The Mantis Shrimp isn’t just a flashy aquatic pet—it’s one of the strongest farming tools in Grow a Garden. Known for dramatically increasing your chances of growing Variant crops, this pet plays a huge role in speeding up your progress and boosting your currency gains.

Method One: The Season Pass Reward (Best Current Method)

The Season Pass is the most guaranteed and efficient way to obtain a Mantis Shrimp.

Season Pass Details

  • The Mantis Shrimp—often the Giant variant—is typically unlocked in the higher tiers of either the free or paid Season Pass track.
  • Based on previous Season Pass cycles, it usually appears around Level 40.

How to Unlock It

  • Purchase or activate the latest Season Pass.
  • Earn Pass Points by:
  • Completing daily and weekly quests
  • Farming crops
  • Participating in ongoing events such as the Safari Harvest
  • Reach the required tier (e.g., Level 40). The pet is then automatically awarded.

Why This Method Is the Best

You often receive a Giant Mantis Shrimp, which comes with better stats, wider coverage, and more reliable Variant boosts—making it a perfect addition to any high-value garden layout.

Method Two: The Pet Gacha System (Traditional Method)

If the Mantis Shrimp isn’t currently featured in the Season Pass—or if you want additional copies—Gacha remains a solid backup method.

1. Acquire Pet Eggs

The Mantis Shrimp appears as a Rare or Epic drop inside specific eggs.

  • Look for eggs tied to the Safari or Ocean categories, as these have historically included the pet.
  • Purchase eggs using:

Sheckles (regular currency)

Robux (premium currency)

2. Understand the Hatching Odds

The Mantis Shrimp is a valuable pet, so the odds are intentionally low.

  • Rarity: Estimated 4%–10% chance per egg.
  • The Grind: Expect to invest time, currency, or both to hatch one successfully.

Why the Mantis Shrimp Is Essential in the Current Meta

In the November 2025 farming landscape, where Variant crops dominate the economy, the Mantis Shrimp stands out as a top-tier utility pet.

Variant Chance

  • Activates every 80 seconds, triggering a 10-second “prayer” buff.
  • Grants a 1.5×+ Variant boost to all crops within a 10-stud radius.
  • Why it matters: Greatly increases the production of Golden and Rainbow crops, which sell for significantly more Sheckles.

Mutation Compatibility

  • Fully compatible with high-value Shards, including the Oxpecker Shard from the Safari Event.
  • Why it matters: Enhances cooldown reduction and long-term performance, making the pet more efficient across future updates.