If you’re playing Grow A Garden, you’ve probably come across the Swan pet and wondered how it works and whether it’s worth focusing on. As an experienced player, I’ll break down the key details about this divine pet and explain how most players use it in practice.
What is the Swan in Grow A Garden?
The Swan is a divine-tier pet that was added during the Fall Market Event on September 13, 2025. Most players consider it a unique pet because it has the ability to interact with other players’ pets and apply special mutations, which makes it useful in certain gameplay strategies.
It comes in a standard white variant, but there is an incredibly rare black variant with a dark grey body, white feather tips, and a red beak. The black variant is very uncommon—roughly a 1 in 10,000 chance. In general, the white Swan is what you’ll see most often.
How Does the Swan Look?
Appearance is mostly straightforward. The standard Swan has:
Large white wings
Dark grey feet
An orange beak with a black tip
A small splotch on its face
The rare black Swan looks very different: a mostly dark grey body, white feather tips, and a red beak. Players who are into collecting often find this variant exciting because it’s visually distinct and extremely rare.
What Are the Swan’s Traits and Passives?
The Swan has two main abilities that most players pay attention to:
Swan Song (Passive Ability)
Occasionally goes to another player’s pet and performs that pet’s ability.
The timer ranges between 12:30 minutes and 25:00 minutes in practice.
Most players use this to leverage abilities that the Swan’s owner might not have, essentially copying effects temporarily.
Bird of Grace (Mutation Ability)
Periodically applies the Graceful mutation to a fruit.
This occurs roughly every 2 to 6 minutes in-game.
The Graceful mutation increases growth by 77× in practical terms, which is noticeable in crops.
Most players use this ability to speed up fruit growth, especially in high-level gardens where every mutation counts.
In general, the Swan is most valuable for its combination of mimicry and mutation. The passive that interacts with other players’ pets makes it somewhat unpredictable, but many players find it useful when farming rare crops or setting up specific growth strategies.
How Do Most Players Obtain the Swan?
The Swan is usually obtained through the Fall Egg, and it has a hatch chance of about 1%. This low percentage makes it a rare find, so most players who want a Swan either focus on the Fall Market Event or trade for it later.
In practice, this means that many players may not see the Swan for several attempts. Patience is key, and most players recommend keeping track of when the event is active to maximize chances.
How Does the Swan Interact with Other Pets?
One of the Swan’s unique features is its ability to mimic other pets’ abilities:
When a Swan targets another Swan or a Mimic Octopus, it will copy the Bird of Grace ability instead of Swan Song.
It cannot copy certain pets like Hydra, Green Bean, Sugar Glider, Chinchilla, Rhino, Elephant, Imp, Red Panda, or French Fry Ferret.
When using area-of-effect (AoE) abilities, the effect is applied to the garden of the copied pet’s owner rather than the Swan’s owner, which can be confusing at first. Most players notice this as an unusual quirk and plan accordingly.
In general, this ability makes the Swan useful for cooperative gameplay. Players often place it strategically so it can target pets with powerful abilities, benefiting multiple gardens.
Are There Any Gameplay Tips for Using the Swan?
Based on common player behavior:
Timing Matters
Keep track of when Swan Song triggers. If you’re farming in a multiplayer environment, positioning your Swan near pets with helpful abilities can increase overall efficiency.
Use Bird of Grace for Mutations
Most players place the Swan near crops that are not yet fully mutated. This ensures that the Graceful effect is applied efficiently.
Collect the Rare Variant if Possible
While the black Swan doesn’t have additional buffs, some collectors prefer it for aesthetics. In practice, this doesn’t affect performance, but it’s a fun status symbol in-game.
Understand Limitations
Don’t expect it to copy every pet’s ability. It cannot mimic certain high-tier pets, and AoE abilities may target other players’ gardens instead of your own.
Integration with Other Pets
The Swan works well with pets that provide passive boosts or generate mutations. For example, pairing it with pets that already have strong AoE abilities can amplify benefits.
Why Do Players Like the Swan?
Most players value the Swan because it combines mimicry and mutation in a single divine pet. It can influence both your own garden and other players’ gardens, creating interesting dynamics in multiplayer farming. Additionally, its rarity makes it a sought-after addition to collections, especially for those focusing on rare
grow a garden pets.
Unlike some pets that are purely cosmetic or provide a single benefit, the Swan has practical uses in gameplay strategy, particularly for players who optimize mutations and cross-player interactions.
Summary
The Swan is a divine-tier pet with a mix of practical and rare qualities. Key takeaways include:
Divine pet added in Fall Market Event 2025
Standard white Swan is most common; rare black Swan is extremely rare
Abilities include Swan Song (mimics other pets) and Bird of Grace (applies mutations)
Hatch chance is low (1%) from Fall Egg
Best used strategically near other pets and crops
Does not copy all pets, so placement matters
For most players, the Swan is both a collectible and a functional pet. Understanding its abilities and timing can make it a useful addition to your garden, especially in multiplayer settings where interactions matter.
Everything You Need to Know About the Swan in Grow A Garden
