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Choosing optimal companions significantly impacts resource cultivation in Grow A Garden’s agricultural mechanics. While some animals offer universal benefits, specialized selections become crucial when managing rare botanical varieties. This guide evaluates creature effectiveness through mutation frequency and economic impact.
Companion Effectiveness Rankings
Our categorization considers yield enhancement capabilities and acquisition difficulty across multiple tiers. Higher tiers indicate better economic outcomes and mutation advantages.
| Tier | Companions |
|---|---|
| D | Chicken, Bunny, Black Bunny |
| C | Dog, Deer, Rooster, Frog, Kiwi, Blood Kiwi, Bee |
| B | Moth, Panda, Spotted Deer, Pigs, Golden Lab, Cat, Monkey, Owl, Echo Frog, Hedgehog, Blood Hedgehog, Squirrel, Brown Mouse, Grey Mouse, Red Giant Ant, Honey Bee |
| A | Sea Otter, Snail, Cow, Orange Tabby, Silver Monkey, Mole, Red Fox, Petal Bee, Wasp, Tarantula Hawk, Butterfly |
| S | Polar Bear Caterpillar, Giant Ant, Raccoon, Moon Cat, Queen Bee, Bear Bee |
| S+ | Disco Bee, Dragonfly, Praying Mantis, Chicken Zombie |
Elite Companions
Top-tier creatures provide unmatched economic benefits through frequent high-value mutations.
| Companion | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Chicken Zombie | Introduces decaying mutation (x25 value boost) for effortless profit cultivation |
| Praying Mantis | Activates mutations every 80 seconds within operational radius |
| Dragonfly | Generates golden mutations every 5 minutes (x50 value increase) |
| Disco Bee | Triggers lucrative disco mutation (13.5% chance/19 minutes) multiplying values by 125x |
Premium Partners
Secondary elite options provide substantial support for economic optimization.
| Companion | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Bear Bee | Unlocks rare honey glaze mutation (25-minute cycle) despite modest multipliers |
| Queen Bee | Refreshes partner XP while pollinating crops biennially |
| Moon Cat | Enhances fruit dimensions and enables self-replanting mechanics |
| Raccoon | Harvests duplicates from neighboring plots without detection |
| Giant Ant | Duplicates harvested specimens with 10% probability |
| Caterpillar | Accelerates foliage growth by 50% for rapid yields |
| Polar Bear | Triggers thermal mutations (10% chance/90 seconds) for chilled crops |
Strategic Assistants
These creatures offer valuable support during intermediate growth phases.
| Companion | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Butterfly | Activates rainbow mutations but removes existing enhancements |
| Tarantula Hawk | Improved version of wasp with faster mutation cycles |
| Wasp | Reduces cooldown periods through strategic stinging |
| Red Fox | Acquires premium specimens from adjacent plots periodically |
| Mole | Delivers random resources through frequent excavation |
| Silver Monkey | Provides occasional inventory refunds through chance mechanics |
| Sea Otter | Optimizes hydration for slow-growth specimens |
Transitional Companions
Effective during early-game phases but overshadowed by superior options.
| Companion | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Honey Bee | Advanced pollinator with marginal economic benefits |
| Grey Mouse | Provides XP boosts without direct yield enhancements |
| Red Giant Ant | Moderate duplication chances for harvested materials |
| Echo Frog | Stimulates random crop development every quarter hour |
| Owl | Accelerates partner development through XP allocation |
Foundational Options
Basic companions suitable for initial agricultural operations.
| Companion | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Bee | Provides basic pollinated mutations with minimal impact |
| Rooster | Accelerates incubation processes |
| Dog | Occasionally retrieves planting materials |
Ineffective Choices
Minimum utility companions best replaced quickly.
| Companion | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Black Bunny | Slight carrot value enhancement without additional perks |
| Bunny | Marginal carrot improvement capabilities |
| Chicken | Outclassed incubation specialist |