How to Get the Butterfly in Grow a Garden Roblox (July 2025 Guide)
I've been grinding Grow a Garden since the Friendship Update dropped, and let me tell you - the Butterfly pet is an absolute game-changer that every serious farmer needs to understand! This Mythical-tier pet has completely revolutionized how I approach high-value mutations, and after opening countless Anti Bee Eggs, I'm here to share everything you need to know about obtaining this elusive winged companion.
Whether you're ready to spend some Robux or prefer the free-to-play grind through the Bear Questline, I'll show you exactly how to add this purple beauty to your garden. With its unique ability to transform heavily mutated crops into Rainbow variants, the Butterfly can either make you millions or leave you scratching your head - it all depends on how you use it!
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Quick Overview: Butterfly Pet Stats & Info
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Mythical |
| Egg Type | Anti Bee Egg |
| Hatch Chance | 1-10% (varies by source) |
| Hunger | 26,000 |
| Ability | Removes all mutations and turns fruit Rainbow every ~30 minutes |
| Best For | Long-term AFK farming strategies |
How to Get the Butterfly in Grow a Garden Roblox?
The Butterfly is one of the five exclusive pets introduced in the 1.09.0 Friendship Update through the Anti Bee Egg system. Unlike regular pet eggs that you can find in Sam's shop, Anti Bee Eggs require either Robux or completion of specific quests. Here's every method to obtain this coveted pet:
Method 1: Purchase Anti Bee Eggs with Robux
The fastest way to get the Butterfly is through the Limited Time Shop, where you can buy Anti Bee Eggs directly:
- 1 Anti Bee Egg: 149 Robux
- 3 Anti Bee Eggs: 429 Robux (143 Robux per egg)
- 10 Anti Bee Eggs: 1,269 Robux (127 Robux per egg)
I recommend buying the 10-pack if you're serious about getting the Butterfly - the bulk discount saves you 220 Robux compared to buying individually, and with only a 1-10% hatch rate, you'll likely need multiple attempts.
Method 2: Craft Anti Bee Eggs at Bizzy Bear
For free-to-play farmers, the Bizzy Bear crafting station offers an alternative path to obtaining Anti Bee Eggs. Located on the right side of the Bee Swarm event platform, this friendly NPC lets you craft eggs using these recipes:
Basic Recipe:
- 1 Bee Egg + 25 Honey = 1 Anti Bee Egg
Quest-Based Recipes:
- Strawberry Quest: 5 Honey + 0.36kg Pollinated Strawberry = 1 Anti Bee Egg
- Nectarine Quest: 13 Honey + 3.6kg Pollinated Nectarine = 1 Anti Bee Egg
- Rose Quest: 28 Honey + 1.65kg HoneyGlazed Rose = 1 Anti Bee Egg
- Beanstalk Quest: 37 Honey + 15.8kg HoneyGlazed Beanstalk = 2 Anti Bee Eggs
Pro tip: The Beanstalk quest gives you TWO eggs instead of one, making it the most efficient option if you can handle the steep requirements!
Method 3: Complete the Bear Questline
Every player gets exactly 5 chances to earn Anti Bee Eggs through the Bear Questline. This one-time quest series is found at the center of the map beside the Queen Bee. The Bear will request specific mutated crops with minimum weight requirements in exchange for rewards including Anti Bee Eggs.
I highly recommend saving your best Pollinated and HoneyGlazed crops for these quests - the free Anti Bee Eggs are incredibly valuable, especially for players who can't spend Robux.
Understanding the Butterfly's Unique Ability
Before you start hunting for the Butterfly, it's crucial to understand exactly what it does and whether it fits your playstyle:
The Butterfly's Trait: Every ~30 minutes, the Butterfly flies to a nearby fruit with 5 or more mutations, removes ALL mutations from it, and transforms it into a Rainbow variant. It ignores favorited fruits.
Important Details About the Ability:
- Mutation Requirements: The fruit must have at least 5 mutations. Gold is a variation, not a mutation, so it doesn't count toward the requirement.
- Rainbow Value: Rainbow fruits have a base 50x multiplier, making them extremely valuable - but this might be less than the combined value of 5+ stacked mutations!
- Timing: The ~30-minute cooldown means you'll only see 2-3 activations per hour of active play.
- Favorited Protection: Always favorite your most valuable mutated crops to prevent the Butterfly from resetting them.
Is the Butterfly Worth It? Strategic Analysis
After extensive testing with my Butterfly, here's my honest assessment of when this pet shines and when it might hurt your profits:
When the Butterfly is Amazing:
1. AFK/Passive Farming If you leave your game running while at school or work, the Butterfly creates a foundation of high-value Rainbow crops that accumulate mutations during weather events. I've come back to gardens worth millions using this strategy!
2. Early Game Progression New players benefit hugely from guaranteed Rainbow crops, as they might not have access to many mutation sources yet.
3. Long-Term Value Building Rainbow fruits that start accumulating new mutations become exponentially valuable. A Rainbow fruit with even 2-3 additional mutations can be worth 10x more than a regular 5-mutation fruit.
When to Avoid the Butterfly:
1. Active Mutation Stacking If you're actively playing and stacking valuable mutations like Shocked (50x) + Celestial (30x) + Bloodlit (25x), the Butterfly will actually destroy value by resetting these to just Rainbow.
2. Limited Pet Slots With only 3-8 pet slots available, pets like Queen Bee or Dragonfly might provide better immediate value.
3. Speed Farming Sessions The 30-minute cooldown means you won't see much benefit during short play sessions.
Anti Bee Egg Drop Rates & Other Pets
When you open an Anti Bee Egg, you're not guaranteed a Butterfly. Here's the complete drop rate table:
| Pet | Drop Rate | Rarity | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasp | 50% | Common | Pollinates nearby crops |
| Tarantula Hawk | 30% | Uncommon | Speed boosts like Queen Bee |
| Moth | 10% | Rare | Restores random pet hunger |
| Butterfly | 1-10% | Mythical | Rainbow transformation |
| Disco Bee | 0.5-1% | Mythical | Applies Disco mutation |
The Disco Bee is even rarer than the Butterfly but provides the exclusive Disco mutation (125x multiplier) that was previously admin-only!
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Butterfly
Through trial and error, I've discovered these strategies that turn the Butterfly from a liability into a profit machine:
1. Create Mutation Farms
Plant cheap, fast-growing crops like Carrots or Potatoes in a designated area. Let them accumulate 5+ mutations naturally, then let the Butterfly convert them to Rainbow. These Rainbow carrots can then gain new mutations!
2. Time Your Harvests
Since the Butterfly works every 30 minutes, time your gaming sessions around weather events. Plant new crops right after the Butterfly activates, so they have maximum time to accumulate mutations.
3. Strategic Garden Layout
Place your Butterfly in the center of low-value crops, while keeping high-value mutated crops on the edges or in a separate area. The Butterfly has a limited range!
4. Combine with Other Pets
The Butterfly synergizes incredibly well with:
- Bee Pets: For consistent Pollinated mutations
- Weather Pets: To maximize mutation opportunities on Rainbow base crops
- Growth Speed Pets: More harvests = more Rainbow crops
5. Use the Favorite Feature
This cannot be overstated - ALWAYS favorite your valuable mutated crops! I've seen players lose millions because they forgot to protect their prized possessions from the Butterfly's transformation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from my failures and avoid these costly mistakes:
- Not Understanding the Math: A fruit with Shocked (50x) + Wet (2x) + Pollinated (2x) = 200x total multiplier. The Butterfly would reduce this to just Rainbow (50x), losing 75% of the value!
- Placing Near Valuable Crops: I once lost a 7-mutation Dragon Fruit worth 50 million because I placed my Butterfly too close. Always maintain safe distances!
- Ignoring Pet Hunger: A hungry Butterfly might not perform its ability consistently. Keep it well-fed with any crops for optimal performance.
- Selling Too Early: Many players sell their Butterfly after one bad experience. Give it time and adjust your strategy instead!
Alternative Pets to Consider
If the Butterfly doesn't fit your playstyle, consider these alternatives from the same update:
- Mimic Octopus: Copies other pets' abilities (110T+ value)
- Raccoon: Steals seeds and harvests from other players
- Bear Bee: Multiple abilities including pollination and growth boosts
- Wasp/Tarantula Hawk: Budget alternatives with similar abilities to Queen Bee
Honey Farming Tips for F2P Players
Since crafting Anti Bee Eggs requires Honey, here's my speed-farming strategy:
- Plant Before Bee Swarms: Fill your garden with high-yield crops 5 minutes before the hourly Bee Swarm event
- Use Multi-Harvest Crops: Strawberries, Feijoa, and Loquat give multiple Pollinated harvests
- Maximize Garden Space: Every Pollinated crop gives 1 Honey, so quantity matters
- Trade for Bee Eggs: If you're short on regular Bee Eggs for crafting, they're relatively cheap in trades
During the Summer Harvest Event, you can earn bonus Honey from community contributions!
Butterfly Value & Trading
As of July 2025, the Butterfly's trading value fluctuates between 5B-15B Sheckles depending on:
- Current Anti Bee Egg availability
- Recent game updates affecting its ability
- Overall pet meta shifts
I've successfully traded Butterflies for multiple Legendary pets or rare seeds. Always check current value lists before making trades!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the Butterfly affect Golden fruits?
No, Gold is a growth variation, not a mutation. Fruits need 5 actual mutations (environmental or special) for the Butterfly to target them.
Q: Does the Butterfly work on favorited plants?
Absolutely not! This is the most important feature - always favorite your valuable mutated crops to protect them.
Q: Can multiple Butterflies stack their effects?
Each Butterfly works independently with its own 30-minute timer. Multiple Butterflies mean more frequent transformations but don't stack on the same fruit.
Q: Is 1% or 10% the correct drop rate?
Different sources report different rates, likely due to small sample sizes or game updates. Most players report rates between 1-5%, so expect to open multiple eggs.
Q: Should I buy Anti Bee Eggs or save for other items?
If you're focused on long-term passive income and have patience for the Butterfly's playstyle, it's worth the investment. Active players might prefer direct seed or gear purchases.
Q: Can I get Anti Bee Eggs after completing the Bear Questline?
Yes! You can craft unlimited Anti Bee Eggs at Bizzy Bear using Honey and Bee Eggs, though it requires grinding during Bee Swarm events.
Conclusion: Master the Butterfly Meta
The Butterfly represents one of Grow a Garden's most unique and polarizing pets. While it's not for everyone, understanding its mechanics opens up entirely new farming strategies that can generate massive passive income. Whether you see it as a blessing or a curse depends entirely on how you adapt your playstyle.
Remember, the key to success with the Butterfly is patience and strategic thinking. Set up your garden layout carefully, protect your valuable crops, and let this mystical pet work its magic on lower-tier fruits. With the right approach, you'll soon understand why veteran players either love or fear the purple flutter of wings approaching their gardens!
Ready to optimize your garden further? Check out our complete mutations guide to understand which mutations to protect from your Butterfly, or explore our beginner tips if you're just starting your farming journey.
Happy farming, and may your Anti Bee Eggs hatch into beautiful Butterflies!