Grim Mutation Guide
Description: Shadowbound + Blackout
How to Get: Shadowbound + Blackout combo
Multiplier Effect: The Grim mutation multiplies base crop selling value by ×170. A crop worth 1,000 coins reaches 170,000 coins before weight scaling.
Stack Multipliers Live
Test how Grim (×170) stacks with Golden or Rainbow in real-time.
⚡ In-Game Multiplier Impact (Grim ×170 Benchmark)
Verified Test DataOn a baseline 10 kg crop (100x weight multiplier), applying Grim (×170) increases a 100-coin base crop (e.g. Apple) from 10,000 base coins to 1,700,000 coins. This provides a high-tier 850% return benchmark relative to standard Golden mutations.
📊 Grim Value Examples (Weight = 1kg)
✓ Tested in-game| Crop | Base Value | With Grim | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥕 Carrot | 10 | 1,700 | +16900% |
| 🥔 Potato | 15 | 2,550 | +16900% |
| 🍅 Tomato | 20 | 3,400 | +16900% |
| 🌽 Corn | 25 | 4,250 | +16900% |
| 🧅 Onion | 30 | 5,100 | +16900% |
| 🧄 Garlic | 35 | 5,950 | +16900% |
🔍 How to Trigger & Optimize Grim
To obtain the Grim mutation in Grow A Garden, shadowbound + blackout combo. Because mutations stack multiplicatively, pairing Grim (×170) with secondary soil fertilizers or friend boost multipliers yields exponential returns compared to unmutated plots.
🧪 Real Harvest Case Study: 10kg Harvest with Grim
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how a single 10 kg crop with Grim (×170) scales under live server parameters:
500 × 10² = 50,000 coins
8,500,000 coins
17,000,000 coins
💡 Strategy & Contextual Stacking Advice
• Multiplicative Compounding: Stacking Grim (×170) with Golden (×20) creates a 3,400× total multiplier before weight scaling. Test how this affects high-value crops like Mango or Dragon Fruit on our main Grow A Garden Calculator.
• Trade Net-Worth Ratio: Crops featuring Grim command higher value in player-to-player trade offers. Evaluate incoming trade offers using our GAG Trade Calculator before agreeing to a deal.
🔗 Related Combo Mutations
Mutations that synergize or share triggering soil conditions with Grim:
🧬 More Dark Mutations
Compare Grim (×170) with other Dark modifiers:
❓ Grim Mutation — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grim increase crop value in Grow A Garden?
The Grim mutation applies a ×170 multiplier to base crop value. For example, a 1,000 coin crop becomes worth 170,000 coins.
Does Grim stack with Golden or Rainbow mutations?
Yes! Mutations in GAG apply multiplicatively. Combining Grim (×170) with Golden (×20) yields a total multiplier of 3,400× before weight scaling.