Best Dinosaur in Grow a Garden: How to Use Them 

Even though the Prehistoric Event is over, the dinosaurs from Grow a Garden are still making a big impact. If you were lucky enough to hatch one of these ancient creatures, you’ve got your hands on some of the rarest and most powerful pets around. And since dinosaur eggs are no longer up for grabs, those dinos just became even more valuable. 

These dinosaur pets offer distinct advantages, from boosting fruit yields to passively automating tasks, to strengthening your garden’s PvP defenses. Whether you’re min-maxing your fruit output or building a themed collection, this guide dives into everything you need to know about these ancient allies. From trait synergies to optimization tricks, here’s how to make the most of the dinosaurs that still walk your garden. 

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All Dinosaur Pets in Grow a Garden 

Below is a complete breakdown of every dinosaur introduced in the Prehistoric Event, featuring their passives, hunger stats, and tactical value across different garden builds. Some are aggressive PvP raiders, others passive utility beasts, each one serves a distinct niche. 

T-Rex (Divine) 

• Passive: Apex Predator — Devours a mutation from a random fruit and spreads it to ~4 others (excluding Gold and Rainbow mutations). 
• Use: Extremely useful for mutation-focused strategies, especially for multiplying rare or exotic effects across valuable fruits. Avoids favorited fruits and will not activate if all fruits share the same mutation. 

Triceratops (Legendary) 

• Passive: Tri-Horn — Every 3m33s, grows 3 random plants by 33m33s. Has a 15.18% chance to repeat. 
• Use: One of the strongest growth accelerators. Works wonders in larger gardens with long-growth crops, allowing you to fast-track productivity with almost no micromanagement. 

Stegosaurus (Legendary) 

• Passive: Prehistoric Doubling (~8% chance to duplicate harvested fruit) and Prehistoric Harvester (~5% boost for prehistoric crops). 
• Use: Excellent for profit optimization. Pair it with rare fruit-bearing crops to compound harvest rewards. Its synergy with the Brontosaurus makes it great for late-game income scaling. 

Spinosaurus (Divine) 

• Passive: Food Chain — Consumes a random mutation from three fruits in your garden roughly every 20 minutes, then spreads that mutation to another random fruit. Prioritizes favorite fruits. 
• Use: Strong for mutation targeting and PvP raids. Helps recycle and multiply rare traits across select crops when timed well. 

Raptor (Legendary) 

• Passive: 
• Clever Claws: Grants a 2%–2.5% chance to apply the Amber mutation to collected fruit. Rarer plants are less likely to mutate. 
• Raptor Dance: Increases player movement speed by 14%–14.5%. 
• Use: Versatile pet with benefits for both farming and movement. Amber mutation farming and faster mobility make it a great hybrid pick. 

Pterodactyl (Mythical) 

• Passive: 
• Sky Reptile: 19.06% chance to apply Twisted mutation and occasionally spread Windstruck mutation to nearby fruits. 
• Air Time: Boosts jump height by 14.39%. 
• Use: Ideal for tree-heavy gardens or vertical garden builds. Its mobility and mutation spread make it an effective aerial support pet. 

Parasaurolophus (Legendary) 

• Passive: Crowbar Head — Occasionally speeds up the opening time of the cosmetic crate with the longest remaining duration. 
• Use: A niche utility pet for cosmetic farming and event crate optimization. Best in dino synergy groups. 

Pachycephalosaurus (Legendary) 

• Passive: Crafty Dome — Grants a 6% chance to duplicate crafted items. 
• Use: Great for players who craft regularly. Helps stockpile items and resources with less material waste. 

Iguanodon (Legendary) 

• Passive: Dino Herd — All active dinosaur pets gain bonus experience over time. 
• Use: A support-focused dino that enhances the leveling of your entire prehistoric lineup. Perfect for XP-focused strategies. 

Dilophosaurus (Mythical) 

• Passive: Frilled Reptile — Every 13.53 meters, emits poison that spreads to 3.3 additional pets. It either adds 40.82 seconds of cooldown or gives 570.48 XP. 
• Use: Strong support pet with mixed effects. Useful for both experience farming and managing pet cooldowns. 

Brontosaurus (Mythical) 

• Passive: Giant Incubator — Increases the size and weight of hatched pets by ~5% (non-stackable with itself, maxes at ~30%). 
• Use: Passive boost for egg hatching results. Ideal if you’re breeding pets for traits or trying to grow standout companions. 

Ankylosaurus (Mythical) 

• Passive: Armored Defender — When a fruit is stolen from your garden, it gives you a chance to retaliate and steal one back. 
• Use: Defensive PvP tool. Creates risk for would-be thieves and can occasionally tip the balance in your favor during garden raids. 

Which Dinosaur is Best? 

Depending on your preferred style of gameplay, each dinosaur in Grow a Garden has a distinct value because they were all created with a specific function in mind. There is a dinosaur designed specifically for your needs, whether you want to hold your own in PvP, optimize garden care, or increase your passive income. Here is a more thorough explanation of their primary applications: 

• Top for Fruit Value Boosting: 
• T-Rex: With its mutation-spreading ability, T-Rex can significantly increase the value of fruits across your entire garden by replicating rare and profitable mutations. It’s one of the most effective ways to scale income without micromanagement. 
• Brontosaurus: Increases fruit size, which directly impacts value when selling or harvesting. A subtle but consistent boost that stacks well with doubling and quality traits. 
• Top for Garden Automation: 
• Triceratops: It is ideal for big gardens or passive players because it may repeatedly trigger and accelerate plant development at regular intervals. 
• Stegosaurus: Duplicates harvested fruit and boosts yield from prehistoric crops. It pays off more the longer you run it, making it a staple for efficient long-term farming. 
• Top PvP Contenders: 
• Spinosaurus: Its ability to steal fruit from other players gives you an offensive edge in competitive or ranked play. Great for aggressive strategies. 
• Ankylosaurus: Provides defensive utility by reducing incoming PvP damage. Crucial if you want to protect rare crops or resources from raids. 
• Top Synergy Builders: 
• Iguanodon: Reduces hunger rate for herbivores, extending the active time of many dinosaur pets. Ideal in large dino-focused setups. 
• Parasaurolophus: Grants a fruit production boost based on nearby dinosaurs. The more you cluster them, the stronger the payoff. Best used in themed or synergy-driven gardens. 
• Top Utility Add-Ons: 
• Raptor: Handles pests faster and shares its speed with nearby pets. Perfect for maintaining a clean and pest-free garden. 
• Pachycephalosaurus: Randomly completes quests, allowing you to reap daily task rewards with minimal effort. A hidden gem for passive progression. 
• Dilophosaurus: Occasionally cuts down plant growth times, making it a fantastic support pet when paired with crops that normally take ages to mature. 

Ultimately, the “best” dinosaur depends on your playstyle. PvP gamers will adore Spinosaurus, while fans of automation will adore Triceratops. If you’re focused on passive gains and minimal input, the Raptor-Iguanodon duo might be all you need. Mix and match to suit your strategy. 

How To Maximize Your Dinosaurs Post-Event 

Just because you can’t get more doesn’t mean you can’t go further with what you’ve got. Here are strategies to stretch the value of your prehistoric pets: 

• Mutation Farming: Allow T-Rex to disperse uncommon mutations such as Bonus Yield, Size, or Speed. Avoid Gold/Rainbow mutations as they won’t spread. 
• High-Yield Builds: Triceratops + Stegosaurus = passive growth and fruit doubling. Add Brontosaurus for size scaling. 
• Synergy Circles: Cluster Parasaurolophus and Iguanodon with other dinos for compounding boosts. 
• PvP Defense: Station Ankylosaurus at garden borders. Pair it with Spinosaurus for a thief-and-shield combo. 
• Efficiency Loops: For a passive ecology that is all-around, combine the Raptor (pests), Pachycephalosaurus (quests), and Dilophosaurus (growth). 

A Remarkable Fossil 

The Prehistoric Event has ended, but its impact on gameplay has not. A dinosaur pet remains one of the most powerful and versatile additions to any player’s Grow a Garden experience. Whether you use them to automate your farm, double your harvest, or outmaneuver opponents in PvP, these ancient giants are still very much alive and well. 

If you were lucky enough to hatch one (or several), consider them an investment for the long term. Their unique advantages are unmatched, and since they are only offered temporarily, they may never return. 

Most importantly, feed them, keep them active, and keep them in your lineup. It will be appreciated by your garden.