Mutations in Capybaras vs Plants affect Eggs, Capybaras, and Plants. There are 10+ mutations in the game right now, including Gold, Toasty, Moonlit, Chilly, Celestial, and more. Each mutation applies a different multiplier to the affected item. You can get mutations from Weather Events and Mutation Scrolls. Our full guide below provides detailed information about the entire Mutations system of Capybaras vs Plants.
Mutations in Capybaras vs Plants are a core mechanic of the game that can help you increase your DPS (damage per second) and your MPS (money per second). In this complete Capybaras and Plants Mutations guide, we’ll tell you how each mutation affects Plants, Eggs, and Capybaras, how to obtain mutations, and how you can remove a mutation from a Capybara or a Plant if you want to. So, let’s get right to it.
What Do Mutations Do in Capybaras vs Plants
Mutations in Capybara vs Plants can affect Eggs, Plants, and Capybara in your plot. You can’t get mutations on Eggs, Capybaras, and Plants that are in your inventory. Here’s how mutations affect all three items:
- Eggs: Eggs with mutations have a higher chance of hatching into Capybaras with mutations.
- Capybaras: Capybaras with mutations have a higher DPS than their base variants, and they have a unique appearance as well.
- Plants: Plants with mutations earn more money per second and have a higher sale value as well.

How to Get Mutations in Capybaras vs Plants
There are two ways to get mutations on your Eggs, Plants, and Capybaras: Weather Events and Mutation Scrolls. Read on to learn about both these methods in detail.
- Weather Events: There are 10+ weather events in Capybaras vs Plants. You can learn all about them using the Weather Index in the game. While a weather event is active, plants can spawn with the respective mutation of that weather event. Plants already in your base also have a chance to get mutated. Similarly, Capybaras have a chance to catch the mutation during the weather event.
- Mutation Scrolls: Mutation Scrolls can be used to apply a specific mutation to an Egg, Plant, or Capybara of your choosing. You can get Mutation Scrolls from the Traveling Merchant, Playtime Rewards, and Daily Rewards.
- Admin Abuse: There are two weather events (Taco Rain & Reverse Sun) that only spawn during the Capybaras vs Plants Admin Abuse event. The mutations that those two events apply can only be obtained by attending the Admin Abuse event.
What Are All The Mutations in Capybaras vs Plants
There are 10+ different mutations in Capybaras vs Plants. The table below lists all of the mutations and their exact effects on your Plants and Capybaras.
| Mutation | Effect | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Moonlit | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.3x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.3x | Obtainable during the Night weather event. |
| Snowy | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.4x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.4x | Obtainable during the Snowy weather event. |
| Toasty | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.4x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.4x | Obtainable during the Heatwave weather event. |
| Tranquil | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.45x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.45x | Obtainable during the Zen weather event. |
| Shocked | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.6x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.6x | Obtainable during the Thunder weather event. |
| Celestial | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.7x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.7x | Obtainable during the Meteor Shower weather event. Celestial mutation can only be applied to Plants and Capybaras that already have the Moonlit mutation. When added, the Celestial mutation replaces the Moonlit mutation. |
| Permafrost | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.8x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.8x | Obtainable during the Blizzard weather event. Permafrost mutation can only be applied to Plants and Capybaras that already have the Chilly mutation. When added, the Permafrost mutation replaces the Chilly mutation. |
| Scorched | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 1.9x Increases the MPS of your plants by 1.9x | Obtainable during the Red Sun weather event. Scorched mutation can only be applied to Plants and Capybaras that already have the Toasty mutation. When added, the Scorched mutation replaces the Toasty mutation. |
| Gold | Increases the DPS of your Capybaras by 2x Increases the MPS of your plants by 2x | Obtainable naturally and during Admin Abuse events. |
| Glitched | [TBA] | Obtainable during the Glitch weather event. |
Note: We are yet to discover some of the weather events and their respective mutations. When we do that, we’ll update this table with a complete list of mutations and their effects.
How to Remove Mutations in Capybaras vs Plants

If you want to remove a mutation from any of your Eggs, Plants, or Capybaras, you can do so with a Mutation Sponge. The Mutation Sponge is a Rare item on the Gear Shop that you can purchase for $10k. One Mutation Sponge allows you to remove a mutation from one Egg/Plant/Capybara.
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