The Unicorn is a Mythic pet in Grow a Garden 2 that increases how often your crops turn Rainbow. It joined the game at release on June 12, 2026, and it remains obtainable. If you are deciding whether to chase it, the value comes entirely from its mutation buff rather than any defensive or stealing ability.
Quick answer: Buy the Unicorn for 12,000,000 Sheckles when it spawns. Its passive doubles the chance for plants and fruit in your garden to turn Rainbow.
Unicorn pet stats in Grow a Garden 2
The Unicorn carries the Mythic rarity tag and sits among the most expensive companions you can own. Here are the confirmed figures.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Price | 12,000,000 Sheckles |
| Spawn chance | 0.71% |
| Passive | Doubles the chance for plants and fruit to turn Rainbow |
| Currently obtainable | Yes |
| Date added | June 12, 2026 |
How to get the Unicorn
The Unicorn has a 0.71% chance to appear anywhere on the map. There is no fixed shop slot or guaranteed timer for it, so you need to spot it spawning and then buy it.
What the Rainbow mutation passive does
While the Unicorn is out, it moves around your garden and doubles the chance for your plants and fruit to roll the Rainbow mutation. Rainbow is one of the higher-value mutations, so a steady boost to its odds raises the average sale value of what you harvest. The effect applies to crops in your garden, not to other players.
This is why the Unicorn ranks in the top tier of pets despite having no defensive role. It pairs naturally with a mutation-focused setup, where another companion such as the Golden Dragonfly adds gold mutation chances while the Unicorn handles Rainbow odds.
Is the Unicorn worth buying
For players focused on growing high-value crops, the Unicorn earns back its price through more frequent Rainbow harvests over time. It does not protect your plot or steal from rivals, so if your priority is base defense, an aggressive pet like the Black Dragon or Ice Serpent fits better. Many players run the Unicorn alongside a defensive pet to cover both income and security.
Keep in mind that the buff is a chance increase, not a guarantee. You will see Rainbow plants appear more often, but the timing depends on the doubled roll landing in your favor each cycle.
