
The recent Pet Mutations update in Grow a Garden introduces an exciting new feature that enhances the capabilities of your beloved pets. This mechanic allows players to empower their high-level pets with stat boosts or additional passive abilities, significantly improving the efficiency of their harvesting. Engaging with this feature increases your odds of obtaining rare mutations like Shiny, Gold, and others, ultimately leading to greater profits. If you’re eager to understand the ins and outs of pet mutations in Grow a Garden, read on!
Step-by-Step Guide to Mutating Pets
Initially, players might notice that the Pet Eggs shop appears to be empty, resembling a typical stall found throughout the game. Adjacent to this shop lies the newly introduced Pet Mutations Station. To mutate your chosen pet, follow these straightforward steps:
- Navigate to the Pet Mutation Station, located to the left of the Gear and Pet Eggs stall.
- Select a pet that is aged 50 years or older, as only pets at this XP level or above can undergo the mutation process.
- Press the ‘E’ key to submit your pet and pay a substantial fee of 1 Billion Sheckles to initiate the mutation.
- A timer will appear, indicating the duration for your pet’s mutation.
- Upon completion of the timer, retrieve your newly mutated pet by pressing the ‘E’ key once more.

Comprehensive Overview of Pet Mutations
Pet mutations play various roles, from enhancing XP gains to applying special influences on the fruits within your garden. The following table outlines the different mutations available in Grow a Garden:
Mutation | Passive Ability | Boost Type | Boost Amount | Chance to Obtain |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shiny | Grants an additional 15% XP every second | XP | +30% | 32.15% |
Inverted | Grants an additional 30% XP every second | XP | +50% | 16.08% |
Windy | 20-30% chance of making nearby fruit Windstruck every 30 minutes | None | N/A | 9.65% |
Frozen | 20-30% chance of making nearby fruit Frozen every 30 minutes | None | N/A | 9.65% |
Golden | Significantly boosts the pet’s passive ability | Passive | +10% | 6.43% |
Mega | Pet becomes Gigantic with a 20% faster hunger rate and gains 10-40 XP per second | Size | +200% | 6.43% |
Tiny | Pet becomes Tiny with a 20% slower hunger rate and gains 5-30 XP per second | Size | -90% | 6.43% |
IronSkin | 35-45% chance to recover stolen fruit | None | N/A | 3.22% |
Shocked | 25-30% chance to attract lightning during a thunderstorm every 45-60 seconds | None | N/A | 3.22% |
Rainbow | Massively enhances the pet’s passive ability | Passive | +20% | 3.22% |
Radiant | Emits sunshine to advance plant growth by 24 hours, usable every 20-30 minutes | None | N/A | 3.22% |
Ascended | Every 300-360 minutes, 75-90% chance a fruit becomes Dawnbound (150x) | None | N/A | 0.32% |
The table above provides a detailed overview of all the mutations available for your pets in Grow a Garden. With this knowledge at your fingertips, you can leverage these enhancements to maximize your profits effectively. Which pet mutation are you excited to unlock first? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Leave a Reply