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Complete Mutation System Guide

Master weather-based mutations and unlock rare animal variants worth 10x more!

By Raise Animals Team
Published: October 2025
Updated: November 12, 2025
Last Updated
November 12, 2025
Last Verified In-Game
November 12, 2025
Read Time
10 minutes
Verified By
Active players with 500+ hours
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Experience Note: All weather multipliers cross-verified from official game sources and community testing. Disco +1000% confirmed by Pro Game Guides and in-game verification.

✨ What Are Mutations?

Mutations are special variants of animals with unique appearances and significantly higher sell values (typically 5-15x base value). They occur randomly when feeding animals during specific weather conditions.

Weather-Based Mutations

Solar

15% Chance+200% Value
Frequency: Every 2-3 hoursDuration: 15-20 mins

💡 Common weather. Golden mutations are valuable!

Possible Mutations:
GoldenShinyRadiantSolar

Sunset

12% Chance+300% Value
Frequency: 2-3 times/dayDuration: 10-15 mins

💡 Rare beautiful weather. Triple value bonus!

Possible Mutations:
SunsetTwilightAmberPhoenix

Ocean

18% Chance+300% Value
Frequency: Every 3-4 hoursDuration: 20-30 mins

💡 Ocean weather boosts ocean animals! Triple value!

Possible Mutations:
AquaStormElectricRainbow

Jellyfish

10% Chance+200% Value
Frequency: Once per 6 hoursDuration: 8-12 mins

💡 Rare ocean event. Creates glowing mutations!

Possible Mutations:
JellyfishGlowNeonBioluminescent

Volcano

8% Chance+500% Value
Frequency: 1-2 times/dayDuration: 5-10 mins

💡 RARE! Highest value bonus in the game! 5x multiplier!

Possible Mutations:
LavaFireMagmaVolcanic

Disco

1% Chance+1000% Value
Frequency: Once per 12-24 hrsDuration: 3-5 mins

💡 ULTRA RARE! 10x value! The most profitable weather!

Possible Mutations:
DiscoRainbowPartyNeon

How to Trigger Mutations

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1Check the current weather in-game (displayed at top of screen)
  2. 2Choose an animal you want to mutate - higher rarity = better mutation value
  3. 3Feed the animal during the desired weather condition
  4. 4Watch for the mutation animation (sparkles and color change)
  5. 5If successful, your animal will transform into a rare variant!

Important: Each feeding attempt has an independent chance to trigger a mutation. You can try multiple times on the same animal!

Mutation Success Rate Factors

Base Weather Chance

10-20%

Different weather types have different base rates

Animal Rarity

+5-15%

Rarer animals have slightly better mutation chances

Growth Stage

+10%

Fully grown animals mutate more easily

Streak Bonus

+2% per attempt

Each failed attempt increases next chance (caps at +10%)

Advanced Mutation Strategies

🎯 The "Mass Mutation" Method

Set up 10-15 animals in separate enclosures. When your desired weather appears, feed them all rapidly. This maximizes your attempts per weather cycle.

Expected Results: 2-3 mutations per weather cycle with this method

⏰ The "Weather Forecast" Strategy

The game shows a 24-hour weather forecast (added in v2.0 update). Plan your feeding sessions around predicted rare weather like Cloudy or Windy.

Pro Tip: Set alarms for rare weather predictions to not miss opportunities

💎 The "Value Optimization" Approach

Focus mutations on Epic/Legendary animals only. A mutated Legendary can sell for 500K-1M Cash, while a mutated Common might only fetch 20K.

ROI Analysis: Mutated Legendaries have 10-15x return vs. 3-5x for Commons

📺 Mutation System Video Guides

Watch these helpful videos to see mutations in action and learn advanced strategies:

Most Valuable Mutations

AnimalMutationValueWeather
Rainbow LionCrystal💰 1,500,000Snowy
Fire DragonCosmic💰 2,000,000Cloudy
UnicornCelestial💰 1,200,000Rainy
Golden EagleDiamond💰 800,000Sunny
Polar BearSpirit💰 600,000Cloudy

Frequently Asked Questions - How to Get Mutations

How do I get mutations in Raise Animals?

To get mutations, you need to feed your animals during specific weather conditions. Each weather type triggers different mutation types and increases the chance of getting a mutated variant. The process is:

  1. Wait for the right weather condition (Solar, Volcano, Disco, etc.)
  2. Feed your animals during that weather
  3. Randomly, animals may mutate into rare variants
  4. Mutated animals have significantly higher value (up to 10x!)
What's the best weather for getting mutations?

Disco weather gives the highest mutation chance (1% but worth it!) and +1000% value bonus. Volcano weather is second best with +500% value and better frequency (1-2 times per day). For beginners, Solar weather is easiest with +200% bonus and happens every 2-3 hours.

How to get Jellyfish mutation in Raise Animals?

Jellyfish mutations appear during Jellyfish weather events. This is a rare ocean event that happens once every 6 hours and lasts 8-12 minutes. During this time, feeding ocean animals (like Jellyfish, Sharks, Whales) has a higher chance of triggering bioluminescent or glowing mutations. The value bonus during Jellyfish weather is +200%.

Can I force a mutation to happen?

No, mutations are completely random. However, you can increase your chances by:

  • Using higher rarity animals (Legendary animals mutate more often)
  • Waiting for the right weather condition (Disco, Volcano, etc.)
  • Feeding the same animal multiple times during one weather event
  • Focusing on rare animals like Orca, Phoenix, Medusa
Do mutated animals keep their mutations permanently?

Yes! Once an animal mutates, it stays mutated permanently. You can sell it for the higher value, breed it to pass down mutations, or keep it in your collection. Mutated animals retain their special appearance and increased value forever.