In Grow a Garden, pet mutations allow players to give their pets unique abilities using the Mutation Machine. To start the process, your pet must reach at least level 50. You’ll also need resources such as 500M Sheckles, Golden Acorns, or special items called Pet Mutation Shards. Once the mutation process begins, it takes about one hour to complete, after which the pet’s level resets to 1.
Keep in mind that mutations do not stack. If you mutate a pet again, its previous mutation will be overwritten, except for certain exceptions like the Natural Rainbow mutation, which can combine with others. One of the most interesting mutations in the game is Nutty, which can only be granted through the Pet Mutation Shard Nutty. Here’s what you need to know about it.
What is the Pet Mutation Shard Nutty?
The Pet Mutation Shard Nutty is a rare gear item added in the Chubby Chipmunk Event, and its only use is to give pets the Nutty mutation.
When a pet has it, every 19 minutes and 42 seconds, its next ability use has a 20% chance to activate twice. However, if this special effect fails to trigger, the pet loses one level. This makes Nutty an unpredictable mutation that offers great benefits when it works but comes with a notable penalty when it doesn’t. This risk is part of its appeal for many players.
How to Get the Nutty Shard in Grow a Garden
The Pet Mutation Shard Nutty can only be obtained during the Chubby Chipmunk Event. It has a very low drop rate of 0.24%, making it one of the rarest items in the game.
During the event, the Chubby Chipmunk eats fruits from your garden, and occasionally spawns Acorns. These acorns can contain special event rewards, including the Nutty shard. Because of its rarity, you can focus more on Chipmunk activity to increase their chances of getting this drop.
Things to Keep in Mind
Since failing the effect causes your pet to lose a level, only use the Shard on pets you’re sure of giving this mutation to. If you’re worried about losing levels, apply Nutty to a non-essential pet first.
Is it Worth it?
The Pet Mutation Shard Nutty is a high-risk, high-reward mutation item in Grow a Garden that can make your pets far more powerful if you’re lucky. While the Nutty mutation can double your pet’s ability at the right moment, it also adds risk by penalizing failed attempts. If you’re interested in trying out everything that’s added in limited-time updates, you can’t miss this one.