The Praying Mantis is a mythical pet introduced in the Animal Update of Grow a Garden. It is a rare and highly sought-after pet, primarily because of its unique ability to enhance crop growth by increasing the chance of variant fruits and vegetables. The Praying Mantis can be obtained by hatching the Bug Egg with a 4% chance, making it one of the rarest pets in the game. It has a hunger bar of 55,000, so regular feeding is essential to keep it active.
The Praying Mantis has a distinctive and easily recognizable design:
- Legs: 4 small, green legs suitable for quick movement
- Claws: 2 large green claws, often raised while praying
- Head: Features 2 black square eyes and a big dark green mouth
- Antennas: 2 antennas with glowing neon dots for a mystical appearance
This combination of features makes the Praying Mantis stand out among other pets and adds a visually appealing companion to your garden.
If you want to enhance your garden and increase your chances of obtaining rare crops, the Praying Mantis is an invaluable companion. Its unique praying ability makes it perfect for gardeners aiming for Gold, Silver, and Rainbow variants. For players looking to expand their collection, don’t miss the opportunity to buy Grow A Garden pets and discover the magical benefits each one brings to your garden.
Trait and Abilities
The Praying Mantis has a unique passive ability that sets it apart:
- Prayer Cycle: Every ~80 seconds, the Praying Mantis prays for about 10 seconds.
- Effect Radius: Grants a 1.5× variant chance to crops within a radius of ~10 studs.
- Affected Variants: Rainbow, Gold, and Silver fruits/crops
- Limitations: Does not affect fully grown crops; only works on crops still in the growing stage
This ability makes the Praying Mantis particularly useful for gardeners aiming for rare or mutated crops.
How to Get a Praying Mantis in Grow a Garden
Obtaining the Praying Mantis requires patience, as it is a mythical pet with a low spawn rate. It is available exclusively from:
- Bug Egg – 4% chance
- Exotic Bug Egg – 4% chance
It is considered the second least likely pet to hatch from these eggs, making it a prized addition to any collection.
How to Acquire a Bug Egg
There are two ways to get a Bug Egg:
- Purchase with Sheckles: 8,000,000 Sheckles
- Purchase with Robux: 119 Robux
Hatching multiple eggs increases the probability of obtaining a Praying Mantis, but the process is mostly luck-based.
Gameplay Tips for Using Praying Mantis
- Place Near Growing Crops: For maximum benefit, keep your Praying Mantis near plants that are still growing.
- Timing Matters: The praying cycle happens every 80 seconds, so monitoring multiple pets can help optimize crop mutations.
- Complementary Pets: Pairing the Praying Mantis with pets like the Butterfly or Dragonfly can further boost your garden’s productivity.
- Avoid Moving Plants: Using a Trowel to move crops does not transfer the increased variant chance, so keep crops in place.
- Feeding: Maintaining the Praying Mantis’s hunger bar ensures it prays consistently, keeping your variant chances high.
Praying Mantis Overview Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Mythical |
| Obtaining Method | Bug Egg 4%, Exotic Bug Egg 4% |
| Hunger Bar | 55,000 |
| Passive Ability | Every ~80s, prays for 10.3s, granting 1.51× variant chance (Rainbow, Gold, Silver) to crops within 10.3 studs |
| Obtainable | Yes |
| Date Added | May 3, 2025 |
| Effect | Increases variant chance for growing crops |
| Limitations | Does not affect fully grown crops; cannot transfer bonus when moving plants |
Trivia and Fun Facts
- Praying Mantis shares similar abilities with the Pig, though the Pig has slightly better stats despite being a lower rarity.
- It is one of five pets available in the Bug Egg introduced during the Animal Update.
- Ideal for gardeners focusing on mutated crop collections, as it improves chances for Gold and Rainbow variants.
- Its rare appearance and mythical tier make it a status symbol among players.
The Praying Mantis is a valuable companion for any dedicated gardener in Grow a Garden. By strategically placing it near growing crops and pairing it with complementary pets, players can maximize the chance of harvesting rare and valuable crops. With patience and a bit of luck, this mythical pet can transform your garden into a haven for mutated and highly prized plants.
