Jackalope Pet Guide: The Ultimate Mutation Starter
Your complete guide to obtaining, using, and mastering the essential Jackalope pet.
The Jackalope is an Uncommon Rarity pet introduced during the Beanstalk Event. Based on North American folklore, this horned rabbit is the workhorse of mutation farming, acting as the primary **"Mutation Generator"**.
Its role is to consistently apply base-level mutations to your crops, providing the raw materials for more advanced pets like the Seedling to work with.
Very Common Find: 31% Hatch Chance
The Path to the Jackalope: A Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Participate in the Beanstalk Event
Join a server during the Beanstalk Event and contribute fruits to help grow the beanstalk.
- 2
Climb to Goliath's Goods
Once the beanstalk is fully grown, climb to the top to access the exclusive event shop.
- 3
Acquire Sprout Eggs
Purchase **Sprout Eggs** from the shop. The shop restocks hourly, or you can pay an escalating fee in Sheckles to refresh it manually.
Hatch and Aim for the 31% Chance
Hatch your Sprout Eggs. With a 31% chance, you are likely to get a Jackalope within your first few eggs.
Sprout Egg Drop Rates
| Pet | Hatch Chance |
|---|---|
| Dairy Cow | 50% |
| Jackalope | 31% |
| Seedling | 12% |
| Golem | 6% |
| Golden Goose | 1% |
The Jackalope's ability is a consistent, passive skill designed to kickstart the mutation process in your garden.
Ability: Approximately every 100 seconds, the Jackalope has a **~15% chance** to apply the Sandy mutation to a random nearby fruit.
By the Numbers
The Role of a "Mutation Starter"
While the Sandy mutation itself isn't the most valuable, its true purpose is to provide a constant supply of mutated crops. This is crucial because:
The Ultimate Mutation Team
The Jackalope is the essential first step in the ultimate mutation farming team, creating the opportunities for other pets to exploit:
| Pet | Role in the Team |
|---|---|
| Jackalope | 1. Generate: Rapidly applies common mutations like Sandy to many fruits. |
| Seedling | 2. Route: Swaps a valuable mutation onto your target high-value crop. |
| Golem | 3. Accelerate: Reduces the cooldown of the Mutation Machine, speeding up the entire cycle. |
| Golden Goose | 4. Monetize: Generates the initial Fortune mutation and spreads it further for massive profit. |