What Is the Ankylosaurus in Grow A Garden?
The Ankylosaurus is a limited mythical pet in Roblox Grow A Garden. It was introduced during the Prehistoric Event and could only be obtained from the Primal Egg or Premium Primal Egg while that event was active.
In general, most players recognize the Ankylosaurus as a defensive pet rather than a farming or profit-focused one. Its value comes from protecting your fruits when other players try to steal from your garden, not from boosting production speed or mutation chances.
Since the event has ended, the Ankylosaurus is no longer obtainable through normal gameplay.
How Could Players Obtain the Ankylosaurus?
Which eggs dropped the Ankylosaurus?
The Ankylosaurus could hatch from:
Primal Egg
Premium Primal Egg
These eggs were only available during the Prehistoric Event.
What was the hatch chance?
The hatch chance was 1%, which places it firmly in the mythical tier. In practice, this meant most players opened many eggs without seeing one at all. Players who did get one were usually either very lucky or invested a lot of time and resources during the event.
Because of this low hatch rate, Ankylosaurus pets are relatively rare in active gardens today.
Is the Ankylosaurus Still Obtainable?
No. The Ankylosaurus is not obtainable anymore.
Once the Prehistoric Event ended, Primal Eggs stopped dropping, and there has been no official return announced. In general, limited pets like this may or may not come back in future events, but players should not assume it will return soon.
Most players who own an Ankylosaurus got it during the original event window.
What Does the Ankylosaurus Look Like?
The Ankylosaurus has a very clear prehistoric design that makes it easy to recognize in gardens.
Brown skin on the upper body
Light-brown skin on the underside
White spikes along the top and sides of the body
Its bulky shape and armored appearance fit well with its defensive passive. In general, players can quickly tell it apart from other pets because it looks heavier and more solid than most garden companions.
What Is the Ankylosaurus Passive Ability?
Armored Defender (Passive)
Armored Defender activates when another player steals fruit from your garden.
When this happens, there is a chance that you also receive the stolen fruit, even though the theft was successful.
The chance range is:
18.7% to 35%, depending on the pet’s roll
In practice, this means the Ankylosaurus does not stop stealing completely. Instead, it reduces the impact of being stolen from by sometimes duplicating the fruit for you.
How Does Armored Defender Work in Real Gameplay?
Most players misunderstand this passive at first, so it’s important to be clear.
The fruit is still stolen
The stealing player still gets the fruit
You may also receive the same fruit if the passive triggers
This makes the Ankylosaurus a mitigation pet, not a prevention pet.
In general, it works best in:
Public servers with frequent stealing
Busy gardens where high-value fruits attract attention
If nobody steals from you, the passive does nothing. Because of this, its usefulness depends heavily on how you play and which servers you join.
Is the Ankylosaurus Good for Solo Players?
Usually, no.
Most solo or private-server players do not benefit much from the Ankylosaurus because:
Stealing rarely happens
The passive almost never triggers
Other pets offer more consistent value
If you mostly farm alone, pets that boost growth speed, mutation chance, or fruit value are generally more effective.
The Ankylosaurus is more situational than many other mythical pets.
Is the Ankylosaurus Useful in Public Servers?
Yes, in general, this is where it performs best.
In public servers:
Players often steal unattended fruits
High-value gardens attract attention
Passive triggers more frequently
Most players who actively garden in public servers appreciate the Ankylosaurus as a form of insurance. You still lose fruit sometimes, but not always at full cost.
It’s especially useful if you can’t watch your garden constantly.
Hunger and Maintenance Cost
The Ankylosaurus has a hunger value of 40,000, which is quite high.
This means:
You need to feed it regularly
It consumes more resources than many other pets
It’s not ideal for early-game players
In practice, most players who use Ankylosaurus long-term already have stable food production. If you struggle to keep pets fed, this can quickly become a burden.
Is the Ankylosaurus Worth Using Today?
Whether it’s worth using depends on your playstyle.
It is usually worth using if:
You play in public servers
Your garden gets stolen from often
You already have enough food income
It is usually not worth using if:
You play solo or private servers
You want consistent buffs
You are still early-game
Most experienced players treat the Ankylosaurus as a situational defense pet, not a core farming pet.
How Rare Is the Ankylosaurus Compared to Other Mythicals?
Because it was:
Limited-time only
1% hatch chance
Event-exclusive
The Ankylosaurus is rarer than many standard mythical pets. In general, you don’t see it often unless the player has been active since mid-2025.
Some players who missed the event look for alternatives or indirect ways to progress, and discussions sometimes mention things like buy small amount of Grow a Garden tokens on U4N as a way players try to catch up after missing limited events. However, this does not replace owning the pet itself.
Common Mistakes Players Make With Ankylosaurus
Most players who feel disappointed by this pet usually make one of these mistakes:
Expecting it to stop stealing entirely
Using it in private servers
Ignoring its high hunger cost
Choosing it over stronger farming pets
In general, once players understand its role, expectations become more realistic.
The Ankylosaurus is a well-designed, limited mythical pet with a very specific role in Grow A Garden. It shines in public environments where stealing is common, but offers little value in controlled or solo play.
Most players who already own one use it as a defensive option rather than a main farming pet. For players who missed the Prehistoric Event, it remains a reminder that limited pets often reward timing more than grinding.
