Let’s talk about something that’s got everyone in the Grow a Garden community buzzing right now: the Paradise Egg. If you’ve been grinding during the Summer Harvest event, you’ve probably seen folks in chat losing their minds after scoring one. And with good reason—this limited-time egg packs some seriously powerful (and adorable) pets. But fair warning: it’s not exactly easy to get your hands on.
As someone who’s already missed it twice because I forgot to check the Pet Egg Shop before reset (yeah, rookie move), I figured I’d put together a little guide for anyone trying to hatch one of these gems before they’re gone.
So… What Exactly Is the Paradise Egg?
The Paradise Egg is a Mythical-level egg that shows up only in the Summer Harvest event. No one knows how long this event will last, so it’s kind of a now-or-never deal.
You can only get it through the Pet Egg Shop, and the catch is: it only has a 7% chance of appearing in the shop’s rotation. And since the shop only features three eggs every 30 minutes, it’s kind of like waiting for a rare comet—you’ve got to camp it, check regularly, and cross your fingers.
Once you do spot it, though, be ready to cough up 50 million Sheckles. Yeah, it’s steep. But considering the pets inside? Honestly, worth it.
What’s Inside the Paradise Egg?
Now to the good stuff: let’s talk pets. Here’s a full breakdown of what you might hatch, their drop chances, and why they’re actually useful—not just cute.
🟡 Ostrich (40% chance)
Legendary rarity
Passive: Every time a new pet hatches, its age gets boosted right out the gate.
I didn’t think much of this at first, but it adds up when you’re running multiple hatches in a day. Great for speeding up early growth.
🟡 Peacock (30% chance)
Legendary rarity
Passive: Occasionally flaps its feathers and reduces cooldowns for nearby pets.
Okay, this one’s lowkey a lifesaver during those long waits. I keep mine near my busiest pet zones—it’s like a built-in time skip.
🟡 Capybara (21% chance)
Legendary rarity
Passive: Pets within ~15 studs earn 3.48 EXP/sec and don’t get hungry.
This is hands-down my favorite. EXP boost and no hunger micromanagement? Yes please.
🟡 Scarlet Macaw (8% chance)
Legendary rarity
Passive: Every 12–12 minutes, has ~16% chance to apply Verdant mutation to a crop.
It’s rare, but when it hits, that crop value spikes. I set alarms to watch this one work its magic.
🔴 Mimic Octopus (1% chance)
Mythical rarity
Passive: Every 20 minutes, it randomly copies and activates another pet’s ability.
Absolute wildcard. One minute it’s acting like a Peacock, the next it’s pulling a Capybara move. It’s weird, chaotic, and totally awesome.
How to Actually Get One
Like I mentioned earlier, the Pet Egg Shop resets every 30 minutes, and only has three eggs on display each time. If the Paradise Egg does appear (7% chance), grab it fast. It costs 50M Sheckles, and takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to hatch once placed.
No skipping, no shortcuts—it’s a waiting game. But hey, there are Grow a Garden codes for the game that can help boost your Sheckles if you’re falling a bit short. Worth checking before you go broke.
Final Thoughts
If you’re still wondering whether the Paradise Egg is worth chasing: in my book, it is. The pets aren’t just high-rarity—they’re actually useful, with abilities that can give your whole garden a serious edge. Just be ready to hustle, check the shop often, and maybe pray to the RNG gods a little.
Have you managed to hatch one yet? Got a favorite pet from the egg? Or maybe a horror story about missing it by five seconds? Let’s talk in the comments—I’d love to hear how your Summer Harvest is going.
