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The Cyclonic Mutation was introduced on August 23, 2025, in the Beanstalk Update. Unlike most crop mutations, this one isn’t unlocked through soil, watering patterns, or weather—it’s tied directly to a pet ability, making it unique and highly sought after.

If you’re aiming to boost your fruit profits with this powerful mutation, here’s a full breakdown of how it works, how to unlock it, and the best strategies to maximize its benefits.

Step 1: Getting the Griffin Pet

The Griffin is the centerpiece of this mutation. Without it, you cannot obtain Cyclonic. Unfortunately, acquiring a Griffin is extremely difficult:

• Source: Skyroot Chest
• Drop Rate: 1% (Divine Tier)
• Ways to Get Skyroot Chests:
  • Purchase from the Giant Shop
  • Obtain from the Friendship Shop
  • Craft on the Cloud Platform using Sheckles

Because of the low drop rate, most players need 100–200 chests before securing a Griffin. However, luck can swing both ways—some players report pulling one in fewer than 20 chests, while others go far above 200.

Tip: If you’re low on resources, prioritize Sheckle farming and Friendship Shop rotations, as these are the most reliable ways to stockpile Skyroot Chests over time.

Step 2: Understanding the Cyclone Mechanic

Once you place the Griffin in your garden, it automatically unleashes a Cyclone every 15 minutes. This cyclone has two key effects:

1. Mutation Chance: Any fruits caught in the cyclone have a 10% chance to gain the Cyclonic Mutation. The chance scales slightly depending on your Griffin’s age (younger pets may trigger slightly less often).
2. Pet Synergy: If the cyclone hits other pets, it reduces their ability cooldowns by 60 seconds. This is extremely useful in gardens with multiple active pets, as it accelerates their utility.

Step 3: What the Cyclonic Mutation Does

The Cyclonic Mutation provides one of the largest profit boosts in the game.

• Mutation Effect: Increases the sell value of fruits by x50.
• Best Crops: Works on all fruits, but the benefit is most noticeable on high-base-value fruits.
• Stacking Potential: If combined with other multipliers (e.g., fertilizers, weather bonuses), the profits can skyrocket.

This makes Cyclonic not just a novelty, but a core mutation for late-game farming efficiency.

Probability and Farming Efficiency

Because the mutation chance is only 10%, patience is required. Here’s what to expect:

• On average, you’ll need about 10 cyclone activations to see the mutation on a fruit.
• Since each cyclone has a 15-minute cooldown, that translates to about 2.5 hours per mutation (assuming you’re consistently online and active).
• Mutations are not guaranteed to appear on every fruit hit, so it’s best to maintain a large number of fruits in your garden for higher coverage.

Strategy Tips for Getting Cyclonic Mutation

1. Maximize Fruit Coverage: Place as many fruit-bearing plants as possible in your garden. The more fruits hit, the higher the chance of at least one mutation occurring.
2. Use Multiple Gardens (if available): If you have multiple plots unlocked, dedicate one to “Cyclonic Farming” with high-value fruits.
3. Combine with Boost Items: Use fertilizers or value-boosting items alongside Cyclonic for exponential profit growth.
4. Pet Synergy: Position other pets near the Griffin so the cyclone can reduce their cooldowns. This adds efficiency beyond just farming mutations.
5. Stay Online: Because the cyclone runs on a timer, being online ensures you don’t miss activations. Idle playtime is your friend here.

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The Cyclonic Mutation is a game-changing upgrade for players looking to maximize fruit profits in Grow a Garden. While the 1% drop rate for the Griffin pet makes this a long-term goal, the reward is well worth the grind.

If you’re ready to take your farming to the next level, the Cyclonic Mutation is one of the most valuable upgrades you can unlock. While the Griffin pet is rare and requires patience, the payoff in fruit profits is massive once you secure it. For players aiming to boost their progression faster, it’s always worth looking into ways to buy Grow A Garden pets or gather Skyroot Chests consistently, ensuring you’ll eventually get the Griffin and unleash the power of the cyclone.