The Mimic Octopus is a Mythical-tier pet introduced during the Summer Harvest Event in Grow a Garden. It is one of the rarest pets in the game, available only through the Paradise Egg, and boasts an ability unlike any other — the power to copy other pets’ abilities.
The Mimic Octopus’s design blends playful charm with a pixel-art aesthetic. It features:
- A cube-shaped head with bright, square yellow eyes.
- A mischievous smile, hinting at its trickster nature.
- Six short, blocky tentacles instead of eight, enhancing its distinctive shape.
- A dark gray, robotic-looking body, making it resemble something straight out of an old-school video game.
This bold design not only makes it instantly recognizable but also fits perfectly with its shapeshifting theme.
Ability – Mimicry
The Mimic Octopus’s special trait, Mimicry, activates automatically:
- Every 20 minutes, it chooses one pet in your garden.
- It copies that pet’s first ability and performs it instantly.
- If the chosen pet has two abilities, only the first is used.
- The original pet’s cooldown is unaffected by the mimic.
- Exception: The Mimic Octopus cannot mimic the French Fry Ferret’s ability.
This makes the Mimic Octopus incredibly versatile. Depending on which pets you own, it can temporarily become a powerful utility, farming, or combat pet — adapting to whatever is most beneficial at the time.
| Tier | Obtaining Method | Hatch Chance | Passive | Obtainable? | Date Added | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mythical | Paradise Egg | 1% | Mimicry – every 20m copies another pet’s first ability | Yes | June 21, 2025 | 50,000,000 Sheckles or 139 Robux |
How to Get the Mimic Octopus
- Locate a Paradise Egg
- Only available during the Summer Harvest Event.
- Appears with a 7% spawn rate in the Summer Egg Shop.
- Hatch the Paradise Egg
- There is a 1% chance to get the Mimic Octopus when hatching.
- Considering both steps, the effective chance is 0.07% per Summer Egg Shop refresh.
- Purchase Directly
- Can be bought from the Pet Eggs shop for 50,000,000 Sheckles (in-game currency) or 139 Robux.
Tip: Because the Paradise Egg is already rare and the Mimic Octopus has a low hatch chance, many players choose to buy it outright if they have the resources.
Why It’s Special
- Versatility: Can mimic farming pets for better crop yield or rare pets for special bonuses.
- Collectible Value: With a hatch chance of just 1%, it’s one of the rarest pets from the Paradise Egg.
- Event Exclusive: Outside of the Summer Harvest Event, you won’t be able to get it unless the event returns.
Owning the Mimic Octopus is a rare achievement in Grow a Garden, but whether you’re chasing this Mythical pet or looking to enhance your collection, there’s always something exciting to discover when you buy Grow A Garden items during special events.
