What does the Mantis Shrimp do in Grow a Garden
The Mantis Shrimp in Grow a Garden is a Mythical pet from a Safari Event. Its skill is unique: every 5:33–14:48 minutes, it punches different objects in your garden to trigger various effects. If it hits a fruit, it may apply the Sundried mutation. Sundried doubles crop value by 85x, making those crops extremely valuable.
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| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pet | Mantis Shrimp |
| Rarity | Mythical |
| Trait | It punches different things and gives different effects. |
| Related Event | Safari Event/Season Pass |
How to get the Mantis Shrimp in Grow a Garden
Method 1: Season Pass Season 2
The Mantis Shrimp is obtained as by reaching level 40 in Season 2 Season Pass. If you purchase the Premium Pass, you’ll receive a Giant Mantis Shrimp.
How to complete Season Pass Season 2 quests
There is a "Pass" icon on the left side of your screen; click it to view the quests. You only need to complete daily quests.
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Method 2: Trade with other players
After Season 2 ends, the Mantis Shrimp will no longer be obtainable in-game, so you’ll need to trade with other players. Trading within Grow a Garden is the safest method. If you’re having trouble finding a trading partner quickly, you can use TradeKitsune:
Step 1: Open TradeKitsune and view the Oxpecker trading page.
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Step 2: If you don’t see suitable trades, post your own.
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Step 3: Use TradeKitsune’s Grow a Garden trading calculator to ensure the trades are fair.
Step 4: Chat with potential traders for details.
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Step 5: Complete the in-game trade.
Pet Combo and Synergies
The Mantis Shrimp’s effects are highly variable. It can grant Sheckles or XP, or apply the Sundried mutation to crops. Because its effects are random, there isn’t a fixed team composition. If your goal is to maximize crop value, you can prioritize the Sundried mutation. Consider running mutation-granting pets like the Spinosaurus, T-Rex, and Tiger alongside it.
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FAQ
Q1: What does the Mantis Shrimp do in Grow a Garden?
A: It punches various targets in your garden roughly every 5–15 minutes, yielding Sheckles, XP, mutations, or other effects.
Q2: How do you obtain the Mantis Shrimp in Grow a Garden?
A: It’s a Mythical pet earned by reaching level 40 in Season 2. After Season 2 ends, you can only obtain it through trading with other players.
Q3: What is the Season Pass in Grow a Garden?
A: The Season Pass lets players unlock pets, gear, seeds, eggs, and cosmetics by earning XP. Each Season Pass lasts about 35 days.
Q4: Is the Mantis Shrimp worth having in my garden?
A: Its bonuses are varied and somewhat random, so it’s not essential. It’s a high-quality reward among season-pass items, but not worth chasing if you miss the event.









