Pet Ability & Mutation Calculator

In Grow A Garden, pets bring strategic depth through unique abilities and environmental mutations they passively apply. These include:

• Passive XP boosts: Mutations like Shiny (+15%) and Inverted (+30%) increase XP gain rate.
• Mutation applicators: Some pets can apply effects like Frozen or Windstruck to nearby crops.
• Size-altering effects: Variants like Mega (larger, faster hunger) or Tiny (smaller, slower hunger) modify stats and XP gain.
• Utility effects: Pets may speed up growth (Radiant), provide protection (IronSkin), or amplify power (Rainbow).

Note: A pet can only hold one mutation at a time from the Mutation Machine or Mutation Shards—replacing it will overwrite the current one. An exception is the natural Rainbow mutation from Rainbow Eggs, which can stack with another mutation.

The game’s layered mechanics—XP, hunger, and environmental mutations—can be complex. This tool helps you:

• Select mutations that align with your farming or XP goals.
• Compare passive benefits unlocked at higher ages (50+).
• Strategize between XP boosts, mutation spreading, size modifiers, or defensive traits.

For cross-tool strategy, link it up with the Pet XP Time Calculator and Pet Weight Calculator to plan both growth speed and ability optimization.

1. Choose your pet species (e.g., Starfish, Golem, Capybara).
2. Select the mutation you want to evaluate (Shiny, Frozen, Rainbow, Mega, etc.).
3. Review the effect summary: XP bonus, crop mutation behavior, or size impact.
4. Check XP trade-offs using the Pet XP Time Calculator.
5. Calculate farming synergies with the Crop Value Calculator.
6. Decide the best mutation path for your goals—trading value, farming volume, or speed runs.

Integrate this with other tools in the Grow A Garden Calculator suite for a complete optimization experience.