In Grow a Garden, the Huge Mimic Octopus stands out as one of the most remarkable pets. This guide provides a comprehensive analysis of this Nightmare-Mutated Mimic Octopus, weighing 61.25 kg, including its unique skills, optimal combinations, and current market value. This Huge Mimic Octopus was crafted by the Rainbow Elephant, making it the heaviest pet obtainable through this method. While its default cooldown doesn't reach the maximum cap, using a single Medium Toy reduces its cooldown to the hard limit of 15 seconds.
Skill Mechanics of Mimic Octopus in Grow A Garden
The Mimic Octopus's core ability allows it to periodically copy the skills of other pets in the garden. A standard octopus has a lengthy cooldown of 20 minutes, but this decreases significantly as its weight increases. Once it reaches 78 kg with a Nightmare Mutation, the cooldown hits the hard cap of 15 seconds.
It's important to note the following limitations:
- It cannot copy certain pets, such as the Hydra, Green Bean, Sugar Glider, and others.
- Pets with no cooldown skills cannot be copied.
However, its unique advantage lies in copying skills based on its own stats rather than the original pet's. This means a 20 kg Rainbow-Mutated Mimic Octopus copying a 10 kg pet's skill will perform at the 20 kg level. Thus, an 80 kg Mimic Octopus essentially combines the abilities of every giant pet in the game.
Practical Testing Data
1. Ultimate Egg Hatching Test
Setup: 6 Bald Eagles + 161 kg Octopus + 139 kg Octopus
Test Subject: 13 Paradise Eggs (original hatch time: 6 hours 40 minutes each)
Result: Total time reduced to just 10 minutes
Conclusion: This setup significantly shortens hatching time, with similar effectiveness on 4-hour eggs.
2. Rapid Leveling Test
Optimal Combo: Multiple French Fry Ferrets + 1 Peacock + 1 Rainbow Dilophosaurus
Result: Leveling a pet from 1 to 100 took only 20 minutes
Analysis: The octopus copying the Peacock's ability reduces the Ferrets' cooldowns, while the Dilophosaurus doubles the leveling speed.
3. Nightmare Mutation Test
Since the introduction of the Headless Horseman, its 22% passive mutation bonus has made it the top choice. A giant Headless Horseman only requires level 30 to mutate and boasts a 12% Nightmare Mutation rate. Copying this ability with the octopus greatly enhances mutation efficiency.
Advanced Combination Strategies of Mimic Octopus
Beyond the above setups, consider:
- Pairing with Disco Bees or Butterflies to trigger crop mutations every 15 seconds.
- Combining with a Giant Spider's web area to further reduce cooldowns to as low as 6 seconds.(Note: This may occasionally copy the Spider's web skill.)
Market Value Analysis of Mimic Octopus in Grow A Garden
Historical Context:
- Before the Rainbow Elephant's release, an 80 kg octopus could fetch up to $1,000 USD and was extremely scarce.
- Previously, even 12 Kitsunes could not guarantee a trade.
Current Market:
- The Rainbow Elephant, with a base weight of 6.1 kg, has increased the octopus supply.
- Current value is around 5–6 Kitsunes.
- A Titan Peacock can be traded for a 60 kg octopus.
Trading Recommendations:
- While an 80 kg octopus can be acquired with a 1 kg Rainbow Elephant or a Huge Rainbow Dilophosaurus, it's not cost-effective.
- A 60 kg octopus with a Medium Toy delivers comparable performance at a much lower cost.
- Given the Rainbow Elephant's appreciating value and the octopus's depreciation, holding onto the Elephant is wiser.
- Regular players can cultivate a 39 kg octopus using a standard Elephant, which remains highly practical when Nightmare-Mutated.
The Huge Mimic Octopus, with its unique skill mechanics, excels in core gameplay aspects like egg hatching, leveling, and mutation. Although its market value has declined, its practical utility remains top-tier. Players are advised to choose the most suitable acquisition and cultivation strategy based on their resources.
