How To Get Plagued Mutation in Grow a Garden (October 2025)

The Plagued Mutation in Grow a Garden is a rare combination mutation that applies a x111 value multiplier to affected crops, making them appear sickly green with contagious particle effects. To obtain it, you need both Infected and Zombified mutations on the same crop, or use the Tiger Pet which can directly apply Plagued with a rare chance.

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Key Information	Details
Mutation Type	Combination Mutation
Value Multiplier	x111
Required Mutations	Infected + Zombified
Visual Effect	Greenish cloud particles, sickly appearance
Obtainability	Admin-exclusive event + Pet combination
Alternative Method	Tiger Pet (rare chance)

The Plagued Mutation represents one of the most challenging yet rewarding mutations to acquire in Grow a Garden, combining the power of two admin-limited mutations into a single, highly valuable crop enhancement. Whether you're a mutation collector or profit-focused farmer, this guide reveals everything you need to dominate the Plagued mutation game.

What is the Plagued Mutation?

The Plagued Mutation is a special combination mutation introduced in the Seed Stages update that multiplies your crop's value by 111 times. Unlike standard mutations that occur through weather events or pet abilities, Plagued requires strategic planning and often admin event participation.

Visual Characteristics:

• Color: Sickly greenish tint covering the entire crop
• Particle Effects: Contagious-looking green mist and cloud particles
• Aura: Pulsating green energy that makes crops appear diseased
• Overall Appearance: Crops look unhealthy but incredibly valuable

The mutation's unique appearance makes it instantly recognizable in any garden, and its substantial multiplier places it among the top-tier mutations for profit maximization.

Understanding Combination Mutations

Plagued works like other combination mutations in Grow a Garden, such as Blazing, where the order of application doesn't matter. Once both required mutations affect the same crop, they automatically merge into the Plagued Mutation.

How Combination Mutations Work:

1. Crop receives first required mutation (either Infected or Zombified)
2. Same crop receives second required mutation
3. Both mutations instantly combine and transform into Plagued
4. Original mutations are replaced by the combination mutation
5. Crop gains the x111 multiplier

This system means you can't "stack" Infected and Zombified separately—they will always combine into Plagued when both are present on the same fruit or vegetable.

Method 1: Combining Infected + Zombified Mutations (Primary Method)

The traditional method for obtaining Plagued requires acquiring two specific mutations on the same crop. This approach demands patience, strategic planning, and sometimes trading skills.

Step 1: Getting the Zombified Mutation

The Chicken Zombie Pet is the only way to get the Zombified mutation in Grow a Garden, an Admin-exclusive pet released during the Blood Moon update earlier this year.

Obtaining Chicken Zombie:

• Original Availability: Released during Blood Moon update (early 2025)
• Current Method: Trading with other players who own the pet
• Rarity: Admin-exclusive, extremely rare
• Trading Value: High-tier, requires valuable pets or items

Using Chicken Zombie Effectively:

• Place the pet in your garden
• The pet has approximately 20% chance to grant Zombified mutation
• Cooldown occurs every 29-30 minutes
• Can affect random plants in your garden automatically
• Place multiple Chicken Zombies to increase frequency

Trading Strategy for Chicken Zombie:

1. Join the official Grow a Garden Discord community for trading opportunities
2. Check trading channels regularly for Chicken Zombie listings
3. Prepare high-value items: Divine pets, rare seeds, or event-exclusive items
4. Use Trading Tickets to facilitate safe exchanges
5. Verify pet authenticity before completing trades

Step 2: Getting the Infected Mutation

The Infected mutation only appears during the Jandel Zombie Invasion event, an Admin Exclusive event first introduced on July 12, 2025.

About Jandel Zombie Invasion:

• Event Type: Admin-exclusive (manually triggered by game administrators)
• Frequency: Irregular, usually occurs during major updates or special occasions
• Duration: Varies, typically 10-30 minutes
• Trigger: Requires admin to manually activate
• Occurrence: Often happens 1 hour before major updates drop

During the Event:

• Zombies spawn around the map and can bite/infect players
• Crops randomly gain the Infected mutation throughout your garden
• The Infected mutation applies a greenish tint with electrifying green aura
• Multiple crops can receive the mutation simultaneously
• No special items required—happens automatically

Maximizing Your Chances:

1. Fill your garden completely with multi-harvest crops before events
2. Monitor Discord announcements for admin event warnings
3. Stay online during update periods (typically weekly)
4. Use Advanced or Godly Sprinklers to ensure crops are ready
5. Don't harvest infected crops if you don't have Zombified yet

Step 3: Combining the Mutations

Once you have Chicken Zombie in your possession:

1. Wait for Jandel Zombie Invasion admin event
2. Let crops receive Infected mutation during the event
3. Keep Chicken Zombie active in your garden
4. Wait for Chicken Zombie's ability to trigger on an Infected crop
5. Watch the transformation as both mutations combine into Plagued

Pro Tips for Combination:

• Favorite your Infected crops to prevent accidental harvesting
• Multiple Chicken Zombies increase your success rate significantly
• Dense garden layouts provide more targets for mutations
• Patience is key—combination may take several cycles

Method 2: Using the Tiger Pet (Alternative Method)

The new Tiger Pet from the Jungle Egg can directly impart the Plagued Mutation as per its ability, though the odds of this happening are quite rare.

Tiger Pet Overview

The Tiger is a Divine-rarity pet with a 1% hatch chance from the Jungle Egg, featuring two powerful abilities:

Tiger Abilities:

1. XP Sharing (Every ~12 minutes): Roars and distributes 5,186 XP among all pets (max 800 XP per pet)
2. Mutation Replacement (Every ~7:50 minutes): Randomly replaces 3 mutations in your garden with different mutations, ignoring favorited fruits

Why Tiger Can Give Plagued:

• The Tiger can replace any mutation type, including premium mutations like Golden, Rainbow, and weather-based mutations
• Has rare chance to apply Plagued directly during mutation replacement
• Much more RNG-dependent than Chicken Zombie method
• Doesn't require admin events

How to Get Tiger Pet?

The Jungle Egg can be purchased from the Pet Egg Shop for 60,000,000 Sheckles or 179 Robux and takes 8 hours to hatch.

Jungle Egg Acquisition Methods:

Method A: Pet Egg Shop Purchase

• Cost: 60,000,000 Sheckles or 179 Robux
• Hatch Time: 8 hours
• Stock Frequency: 2% chance to be in stock, restocks every 30 minutes
• Best For: Players with substantial Sheckles saved up

Method B: Seed Stages Event Rewards

1. Purchase Evo I seeds from seed shop
2. Plant and harvest Evo crops
3. Upgrade Evo seeds through Seed Stage NPC (Stage I → II → III → IV)
4. Jungle Egg is among random rewards for Stage III → IV upgrade
5. Repeat process to increase chances

Tiger Hatch Odds:

• Hatch Rate: 1% (Divine rarity)
• Expected Eggs: 50-100+ eggs for statistical likelihood
• Budget Needed: 3-6 billion Sheckles for serious attempts
• Alternative: Trade for Tiger directly (may be more cost-effective)

Using Tiger for Plagued Mutation

Setup Process:

1. Hatch or trade for Tiger Pet
2. Place Tiger in your garden
3. Keep garden full of multi-harvest crops
4. Don't favorite crops you want Tiger to affect
5. Wait for Tiger's mutation replacement ability (every ~7:50 minutes)
6. Hope for Plagued among the random mutations applied

Advantages:

• No need to wait for admin events
• Works independently and passively
• Also provides valuable XP boost to pets
• Can apply Plagued anytime

Disadvantages:

• Extremely rare chance for Plagued specifically
• May remove valuable mutations you already have
• Expensive to obtain (1% hatch rate)
• Requires 100,000 hunger points to maintain

Plagued Mutation Value and Profitability

Economic Impact

The Plagued Mutation has a x111 value modifier on affected crops, placing it among the most valuable standalone mutations in the game.

Comparison with Other High-Value Mutations:

• Celestial: x120 (higher, but easier to obtain)
• Plagued: x111 (admin-limited, very rare)
• Shocked: x100 (thunderstorm event)
• Alienlike: x100 (admin-exclusive)
• Disco: x125 (admin-exclusive)

Profit Calculations:

Let's examine profit potential with a Tomato base value of 100 Sheckles:

• Regular Tomato: 100 Sheckles
• With Plagued (x111): 11,100 Sheckles
• Plagued + Gold (x111 x 20): 222,000 Sheckles
• Plagued + Rainbow (x111 x 50): 555,000 Sheckles

Mutation Stacking Strategies

Plagued can stack with certain mutations for astronomical values:

Best Stacking Combinations:

1. Plagued + Rainbow + Shocked: Up to 555,000x multiplier
2. Plagued + Gold + Celestial: Up to 266,400x multiplier
3. Plagued + Shocked + Bloodlit: Up to 44,400x multiplier

Mutations That DON'T Stack with Plagued:

• Silver, Gold, Rainbow (only one variant can apply)
• Other combination mutations (can't have two combinations)

Tips and Tricks for Getting Plagued Mutation

Event Preparation Checklist

Before Admin Events:

• Fill entire garden with multi-harvest crops (Bamboo, Sunflowers recommended)
• Equip Chicken Zombie pet (or multiple if available)
• Join Discord and enable event notifications
• Have Advanced/Godly Sprinklers active
• Clear inventory space for harvesting
• Favorite any crops with valuable existing mutations

During Admin Events:

• Stay active and don't go AFK
• Don't harvest Infected crops immediately
• Monitor Chicken Zombie cooldown timer
• Take screenshots of successful Plagued mutations
• Favorite Plagued crops once obtained

Trading for Required Pets

Finding Trading Partners:

• Join the official Discord community (nearly 6 million members)
• Check Grow a Garden stock tracking Discord servers for trading channels
• Visit Grow a Garden community forums and groups for trading posts
• Use in-game trading system with Trading Tickets

Safe Trading Practices:

1. Always use Trading Tickets for valuable exchanges
2. Verify pet authenticity by checking stats
3. Record trades with screenshots
4. Use middleman services for high-value trades
5. Check pet's age and weight before accepting
6. Never trade for "too good to be true" offers

Alternative Strategies

If Admin Events Are Rare:

• Focus on Tiger Pet method despite lower odds
• Trade directly for crops with Plagued mutation
• Participate in community events that may feature admin presence
• Monitor update schedules—events often occur pre-update
• Join multiple Discord servers to catch event announcements

Budget-Conscious Approach:

1. Save Sheckles specifically for Jungle Eggs
2. Participate in Seed Stages events for free Jungle Eggs
3. Trade lower-tier pets in bulk for Chicken Zombie
4. Focus on one method instead of splitting resources

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Critical Errors

❌ Harvesting Too Quickly

• Don't harvest Infected crops before getting Zombified
• Wait for Chicken Zombie ability to trigger first
• Use favorites system to prevent accidental harvesting

❌ Poor Garden Layout

• Sparse gardens reduce mutation targets
• Always fill maximum plot space before events
• Use multi-harvest crops, not single-harvest

❌ Missing Admin Event Announcements

• Enable Discord notifications for announcement channels
• Check Discord 1 hour before weekly updates
• Set phone alarms for typical event times

❌ Inadequate Pet Preparation

• Ensure Chicken Zombie is well-fed (hunger bar full)
• Place pet in garden before event starts
• Don't rely on single Chicken Zombie—use multiple if possible

❌ Ignoring Tiger's Favorite System

• Tiger's mutation replacement ignores favorited fruit
• Unfavorite crops you want Tiger to potentially give Plagued to
• Favorite valuable mutations you want to protect

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I get Plagued Mutation in Grow a Garden?

The Plagued Mutation is a combination of Infected and Zombified mutations. Obtain both on the same crop: Infected from Jandel Zombie Invasion admin event, and Zombified from Chicken Zombie pet.

What is the Plagued Mutation value multiplier?

The Plagued mutation gives crops a 111x multiplier, significantly increasing their sale value when combined with base crop prices.

Can I get Plagued without admin events?

Yes, the Tiger Pet from Jungle Egg can directly apply Plagued mutation, though this is much rarer than the traditional combination method. The Tiger Pet can directly impart the Plagued Mutation as per its ability, but the odds are quite rare.

How rare is the Chicken Zombie pet?

The Chicken Zombie is an Admin-exclusive pet released during the Blood Moon update, and currently, the only way to get one is by trading with another player. It's extremely rare and valuable.

Does Plagued stack with other mutations?

Yes, Plagued stacks with most standard mutations like Shocked, Bloodlit, Wet, and Frozen. It can also stack with variant mutations (Gold, Rainbow), but not with other combination mutations.

How often do Jandel Zombie Invasion events occur?

The Jandel Zombie Invasion is an Admin Exclusive event that does not occur normally and requires an admin to trigger. They typically happen during major updates, often 1 hour before the update drops.

What does Plagued Mutation look like on crops?

The Plagued mutation makes crops turn sickly green and emit contagious particles, with a distinctive greenish cloud and unhealthy appearance that's immediately recognizable.

Is Tiger Pet worth it for Plagued Mutation?

The Tiger Pet is valuable for its XP-sharing ability and mutation variety, but using it specifically for Plagued is unreliable due to the random nature of its mutation replacement. It's better suited as a bonus possibility rather than a primary strategy.

Can I lose Plagued Mutation once I have it?

Plagued mutation is permanent on the crop unless: (1) you harvest the crop, (2) Tiger Pet replaces it (if not favorited), or (3) you use a mutation-removing tool. Always favorite Plagued crops to protect them.

What's the best crop to get Plagued on?

Multi-harvest crops like Bamboo, Sunflowers, or Candy Blossom are ideal because they produce fruit continuously, giving you more opportunities for mutations to apply and remaining valuable long-term.

Advanced Strategies for Plagued Farming

The Multi-Pet Approach

For serious Plagued farmers with resources:

Optimal Setup:

• 3x Chicken Zombie pets (if obtainable through trading)
• 1x Tiger Pet (for alternative Plagued chances)
• Advanced Sprinklers positioned strategically
• Maximum garden expansion for more crop targets

Why This Works:

• Multiple Chicken Zombies multiply Zombified mutation chances
• Tiger provides backup Plagued opportunities
• Larger garden = more crops = more targets for mutations
• Advanced Sprinklers maintain crop health and growth

Event Timing Mastery

Typical Admin Event Schedule Pattern:

• Weekdays: Lower event frequency
• Weekends: Moderate event activity
• Pre-Update (Friday-Saturday): Highest event probability
• Post-Update: Sometimes includes celebration events

How to Maximize Attendance:

1. Check Discord for admin online status
2. Monitor player counts—spikes often indicate events
3. Stay online 1-2 hours before scheduled updates
4. Join during peak hours (4-8 PM EST) when admins are most active

Profit Maximization Strategy

Once you successfully obtain Plagued:

Immediate Actions:

1. Favorite the Plagued crop instantly
2. Screenshot for documentation and social proof
3. Decide: Keep or Trade?
   • Keep: Farm for continuous profit
   • Trade: Sell for premium (Plagued crops are valuable trading items)

Long-Term Farming:

• Let Plagued crops produce fruit continuously
• Don't harvest the plant itself, only the fruits
• Stack additional mutations during weather events
• Aim for Plagued + Rainbow + Shocked combination

Trading Value:

• Single Plagued fruit: 50-100 million Sheckles
• Plagued + Gold combination: 200-500 million Sheckles
• Plagued + Rainbow combination: 500 million - 1 billion+ Sheckles

Community Resources and Official Links

Stay Connected with the Community

Official Grow a Garden Resources:

• Roblox Game Page: Search "Grow a Garden" on Roblox to play
• Official Discord: Join for event notifications, trading, and admin announcements
• Stock Tracking Discord: Access 24/7 alerts for Jungle Egg restocks and market updates
• Grow a Garden Wiki: Find complete game database with detailed mutation information

Why Join Discord:

• Real-time admin event notifications
• Active trading community with thousands of daily trades
• Stock alerts for rare eggs and items
• Leaked content and update previews
• Direct communication with game developers
• Event countdowns and schedules
• Pet and mutation value guides

Community Platforms:

• Follow Grow a Garden discussions on Roblox forums
• Share Plagued mutation success stories
• Learn from experienced players' strategies
• Find trading partners through community channels

Conclusion: Mastering the Plagued Mutation

Obtaining the Plagued Mutation in Grow a Garden represents one of the most challenging yet rewarding achievements in the game. With its x111 multiplier and distinctive sickly-green appearance, Plagued crops stand as symbols of dedication, strategy, and sometimes, perfect timing.

Key Takeaways:

• Primary Method: Combine Infected (Jandel Zombie event) + Zombified (Chicken Zombie pet)
• Alternative Method: Use Tiger Pet for rare direct Plagued application
• Value: x111 multiplier makes it extremely profitable
• Rarity: Admin-exclusive components make it one of rarest mutations
• Strategy: Join Discord, monitor events, prepare garden in advance

Whether you choose the traditional combination approach or the Tiger Pet alternative, success requires patience, preparation, and active community participation. The Plagued Mutation isn't just valuable—it's a testament to your mastery of Grow a Garden's complex mutation system.

Start your Plagued journey today:

1. Join the official Discord for event alerts
2. Begin trading for Chicken Zombie pet
3. Save Sheckles for Jungle Egg purchases
4. Prepare your garden with multi-harvest crops
5. Stay active during admin events

Remember to bookmark this guide and check back regularly for updates as the game evolves. New methods, pets, and events may introduce additional ways to obtain this coveted mutation. Good luck, gardeners—may your crops be forever Plagued with prosperity!