Praying Mantis Pet
Mythical B-tier pet in Grow a Garden
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Praying Mantis is a Mythical B-tier pet. Ability: Variant Boost. 1.51x Gold/Silver/Rainbow variant chance within 10 studs every 80 seconds..
Praying Mantis Stats
About Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis is a Mythical rarity pet in Grow a Garden, placed in the B-tier. As a B-tier pet it sits in the mid-range of the pet roster, a dependable option for most players. Its signature ability, Variant Boost, is what defines its role: 1.51x gold/silver/rainbow variant chance within 10 studs every 80 seconds..
Pets in Grow a Garden apply their abilities passively or on activation, and the right pet can dramatically speed up crop value growth or trigger valuable mutations. Praying Mantis's Variant Boost ability is the reason it holds its B-tier rating — pairing it with high-value crops and complementary mutations is where most of its value comes from.
How to get Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis comes from Bug Egg. Hatch the corresponding egg during that source's availability window for a chance to obtain Praying Mantis. Event-tied eggs are often only available for a limited time, so if Bug Egg is currently active it is usually worth stocking up on hatches before it rotates out. Once the event ends, Praying Mantis typically becomes only available through trading with other players.
Praying Mantis ability explained
The Variant Boost ability is Praying Mantis's defining mechanic. 1.51x Gold/Silver/Rainbow variant chance within 10 studs every 80 seconds. In practice this means Praying Mantiscontributes to your garden's output by interacting with fruits, mutations, or pet XP depending on the ability's effect. Because Praying Mantis is a B-tier pet, its ability scales well into endgame content, and pairing it with other B-tier pets that cover different effects tends to produce the strongest overall setup.
Related pets (by trade value)
| Pet | Tier | Trade Value |
|---|---|---|
| Empress Bee | A | Not listed |
| Lion | A | Not listed |
| Orchid Mantis | A | Not listed |
| Giant Ant | B | Not listed |
| Chimpanzee | B | Not listed |
| Frog | C | Not listed |
Praying Mantis FAQ
What does Praying Mantis do in Grow a Garden?
Praying Mantis is a Mythical B-tier pet with the Variant Boost ability. 1.51x Gold/Silver/Rainbow variant chance within 10 studs every 80 seconds.
How to get Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis comes from the Bug Egg. Hatch the corresponding egg during that source's availability window for a chance to obtain Praying Mantis.
Is Praying Mantis a good pet?
Praying Mantis is a B-tier pet, which places it a solid mid-tier option. Its Variant Boost ability — 1.51x gold/silver/rainbow variant chance within 10 studs every 80 seconds. — makes it a strong pick depending on your setup.
What is Praying Mantis trade value?
Praying Mantis does not have a widely listed trade value. Its worth depends on demand and the current event cycle.