How to Get Black Dragon in Grow a Garden 2 |Guild Competition Guide
Since the launch of Grow a Garden 2, a mysterious pet captured players' attention right from the start—even though it initially had no confirmed name or known appearance. Finally, on June 22, the Black Dragon super pet made its spectacular debut as the ultimate reward for the Guild Competition. This article introduces this magnificent pet in detail and offers tips on how to acquire it and succeed in the competition.
Appearance and Design
The Black Dragon is a massive, jet-black creature; many players liken it to the Ender Dragon from Minecraft. Its huge wings spread wide as it circles and patrols the skies above the garden. Unlike the icy, cold demeanor of the Ice Serpent, the Black Dragon features glowing purple eyes and a body covered in sharp, distinct scales and spikes. Its long tail sways behind it, significantly extending its length and adding to its imposing presence.
As a Super rarity pet, the Black Dragon offers far greater visual impact than standard pets. Once placed in the garden, it continuously patrols the air, serving as the garden's most striking guardian. The Black Dragon comes in various forms—ranging from Big Black Dragon, Rainbow Black Dragon, and Mega Black Dragon to the ultimate Super Mega Rainbow Black Dragon. These variants differ not only in appearance (with rainbow versions featuring shimmering, multi-colored effects) but also significantly in functional efficiency.
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Special Abilities
Given its appearance, players initially assumed the Black Dragon was an offensive pet—speculating that it might breathe fire at intruders or perform other visually dramatic actions. However, its true special ability is quite different.
The Black Dragon consumes ripe fruit from the garden and lays dragon eggs, which hatch into new pets. Its workflow is simple: patrol → eat ripe fruit → lay eggs → eggs hatch into pets. The frequency of fruit consumption and the speed of egg hatching improve depending on the specific Black Dragon variant. The details are as follows:
- Big Black Dragon: ×1.25
- Huge Black Dragon: ×2.0
- Rainbow Black Dragon: ×1.15
- Huge Rainbow Black Dragon: ×2.3
Therefore, striving for a higher rank in the Guild Competition to obtain rarer Black Dragon variants offers immense benefits.
Usage Tips
The Black Dragon's egg-laying mechanism provides a Fruit → Pet conversion path for players. It is recommended to place the Black Dragon in the area with the highest fruit yield to ensure a plentiful supply of feed. The stronger the variant, the higher the conversion efficiency—if you obtain a Mega or Rainbow variant Black Dragon, be sure to prioritize upgrading and nurturing it, turning it into your garden's pet factory.
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How to Get Black Dragon
1. Guild Competition
The Black Dragon cannot be purchased via map spawns or obtained by hatching standard eggs; it is an exclusive reward for the Guild Competition. The process for obtaining it is as follows:
- Join or Create a Guild: Locate the Guild Manager NPC, Gilbert, in the central plaza and choose to either create a guild (costs 99 Robux) or join an existing one.
- Participate in the Guild Competition: The current competition cycle is the Cash Crop event; guild rankings are determined by the highest single sale amount achieved by a member.
- Aim for a High Rank: Rewards are distributed based on the final guild ranking after the competition concludes on Saturday.
- Claim the Black Dragon: Once the ranking requirements are met, the Black Dragon will be delivered directly to your pet inventory. The reward criteria for the Black Dragon are as follows:
| Guild Rank | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st | 1× Super Mega Rainbow Black Dragon, 2× Rainbow Egg, 10× Rainbow Seed, 10× Gold Seed, 10× Legendary Seed Pack, 10× Common Egg |
| 2nd | 1× Mega Black Dragon, 1× Rainbow Egg, 8× Rainbow Seed, 8× Gold Seed, 8× Legendary Seed Pack, 10× Common Egg |
| 3rd | 1× Big Rainbow Black Dragon, 1× Rainbow Egg, 7× Rainbow Seed, 7× Gold Seed, 7× Legendary Seed Pack, 10× Common Egg |
| 4th–10th | 1× Big Black Dragon, 1× Rainbow Egg, 6× Rainbow Seed, 6× Gold Seed, 6× Legendary Seed Pack, 10× Common Egg |
| 11th–15th | 1× Rainbow Black Dragon, 1× Rainbow Egg, 5× Rainbow Seed, 5× Gold Seed, 5× Legendary Seed Pack, 10× Common Egg |
| 16th–25th | 1× Black Dragon, 1× Rainbow Egg, 4× Rainbow Seed, 4× Gold Seed, 4× Legendary Seed Pack, 10× Common Egg |
Ranks 26 and below will not receive a Black Dragon; instead, rewards will consist of Eggs and various seed packs.
2. Store Purchase
Competing against players worldwide and securing a top-26 spot is nearly impossible for most players. Those wishing to obtain a Black Dragon can purchase one—along with various pets, crops, gear, and more—at the Grow a Garden 2 shop.
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Tips for Climbing the Guild Competition Leaderboard
1. Understand the Cash Drop Rules
The core rule of the current guild competition is that only the single highest sales figure counts. This means:
- ❌ Do not make frequent, small-value sales—multiple small sales do not accumulate.
- ✅ Concentrate resources to execute one massive sale—a single large transaction determines your ranking.
2. Inventory Management Strategy
The key to climbing the leaderboard is patiently stockpiling goods. Specific actions include:
- Clear out low-value crops: Check your inventory before selling and remove all low-value crops to make room for high-value ones.
- Wait for high-value crops to mature: Do not rush to sell; wait until your Golden or Rainbow variant crops have fully matured before selling them all at once.
- Sell only when your inventory is full: Ensure your inventory is packed with high-value crops before making a bulk sale.
3. Use Double or Nothing with caution
The Double or Nothing mechanic can double the proceeds of a single sale, but failure results in the loss of your entire inventory and yields zero sheckles. It is advisable to set a risk limit beforehand rather than deciding on the fly when clicking the gamble button.
4. Set realistic goals
For most players, ranking first in the guild standings isn't the only objective. If your guild is currently ranked around 50,000th, breaking into the top 10,000 represents a massive improvement. Set incremental goals based on your guild's actual strength and climb the ranks step by step.
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Final Thoughts
As an exclusive reward for guild competitions, obtaining the Black Dragon requires both time and strategy. However, by mastering the core technique of consolidating into a single large sale and actively participating in guild events, you stand a great chance of adding the Black Dragon to your collection. If you can lead your guild into the top 10—or even the top 3—and secure the Mega Rainbow or Super Mega Rainbow variants, you will become the envy of the entire garden.