What is the Dinosaur Egg?
The Dinosaur Egg, and its rarer variant the Prehistoric Egg, are special pet eggs that hatch powerful, high-value pets with some of the best boosts in the game. Unlike common pet eggs, these are much harder to obtain and represent a significant investment for any player. Understanding their value and potential rewards is crucial for late-game profit strategies. This guide will cover how to get these eggs and what powerful companions might hatch from them.
How to Obtain Dinosaur and Prehistoric Eggs
There are a few primary methods for acquiring these rare eggs:
- The Prehistoric Biome
- The most direct way is to unlock and farm in the Prehistoric biome. These eggs have a small chance of being a random drop from harvesting any crops grown in this specific area.
- Special Events
- Game developers frequently hold events where rare items like the Dinosaur Egg can be obtained as rewards for completing event quests or from special event currency shops.
- Trading with Other Players
- Trading is a major part of the game's economy. You can often find other players willing to trade Dinosaur Eggs, but be prepared to offer high-value mutated crops or other rare items in return.
What Pets Can Hatch from a Dinosaur Egg?
The main appeal of the Dinosaur Egg is its exclusive pet loot pool. The most famous and sought-after pet from this egg is the T-Rex.
| Pet | Sheckle Boost | XP Boost | Hatch Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triceratops | +40% | +40% | Common |
| Pterodactyl | +45% | +45% | Uncommon |
| Stegosaurus | +50% | +50% | Rare |
| T-Rex | +60% | +60% | Legendary |
As you can see, even the most common pet from a Dinosaur Egg is more powerful than most standard pets. Hatching a T-Rex is a game-changing event, as its +60% boost to both Sheckles and XP is one of the best in the game. For a full comparison, see our complete Pet Guide.
Is It Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Analysis
If you have to trade for a Dinosaur Egg, is it worth the high price? The answer is almost always **yes**. The permanent boost provided by one of these pets will pay for itself over time many times over. A +60% boost from a T-Rex means you earn money and level up more than one-and-a-half times faster. This dramatically accelerates your progress towards unlocking the most expensive and profitable seeds in the game, like Grand Volcania. Before trading, use our calculator to determine the value of the mutated crops you plan to offer in the trade.