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pet6 min · 2026-04-21 (updated 2026-04-25)· 269 words

Ascended Mutation in Grow a Garden — 0.32% Strategy Guide

Ascended is the rarest pet mutation in Grow a Garden at 0.32%. Full strategy: when to use, expected attempts, and which pets to ascend.

What is the Ascended mutation?

Ascended is the rarest pet mutation in Grow a Garden, dropped at 0.32% chance from the Mutation Machine. Multiplies trade value by 5x.

Pet Value Calculator with Ascended →

Mutation Machine probabilities

See full table in Game Stats and All Mutations Guide.

Expected attempts

At 0.32%:

  • 50% chance in ~217 attempts
  • 63% chance in 312 attempts (the average)
  • 90% chance in 720 attempts
  • Each cycle = 1 hour. Pet must be age ≥ 50 (~12+ hours grind per pet). Expect weeks to months per Ascended.

    Strategy: which pets to Ascend

    Only Ascend Prismatic or top Divine. Don't waste cycles on commons.

    Compare Kitsune vs Raccoon → | Open the Grow a Garden Calculator →

    Important: Mutation Machine resets age

    After mutation, pet age resets to 1. You lose all XP. Re-level using Pet XP Calculator — typically 5-7 days more.

    Should you grind Ascended?

    YES if: you have Kitsune/Raccoon/T-Rex at age 50+, multiple of them, and want trade flex.

    NO if: only one good pet, or early game.

    FAQ

    How many attempts to get Ascended?
    Median ~217 attempts (50% chance). Plan for 200-300 hours of machine time.
    Does Ascended stack with Rainbow?
    Mutation Machine OVERWRITES. Only stacks if pet has natural Rainbow from Rainbow Egg.
    Best pet to Ascend?
    Kitsune or Headless Horseman — both Prismatic with 12M+ base values.