Catch Bugs Mutations
Mutations are the fastest way to roll higher value than your zone normally allows. Every server cycles a global weather event roughly every 45 minutes; the event runs for about 5 minutes.
Any bug caught during the active window has a meaningful mutation chance — roughly 1 in 3 based on community observation.
Mutation system overview
Base mutation chance outside events is about 1 in 90. During weather events it jumps to roughly 1 in 3. Mutations multiply bug value from 1.3x (Barren) up to 3.25x (Evil).
Cycle
~45 min
Event window
~5 min
Base chance
1 in 90
Event chance
1 in 3
| Mutation | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Barren | 1.3x | Lowest-tier mutation; common roll. |
| Glowing | ~1.6x | Mid-tier value boost tied to light events. |
| Frozen | ~1.9x | Cold-event mutation. |
| Solar | ~2.2x | Rolls during the Solar weather event. |
| Evil | 3.25x | Highest-value mutation; boosted by the Dark Shuriken Lure. |
Weather events
| Event | Zone | Pair lure |
|---|---|---|
| Sandstorm | Dune Burrow / Desert | Sandstorm Lure |
| Solar | Grasslands / Jewel Jungle | Solar Lure |
| Night | Moon Hollow | Crystal Lure |
Weather event cycle
Events cycle every ~45 minutes server-wide. Each lasts ~5 minutes. Watch the on-screen indicator and be in the matching biome with the correct lure equipped before the window opens.
Mutation multipliers
From lowest to highest: Barren (1.3x), Glowing (~1.6x), Frozen (~1.9x), Solar (~2.2x), Evil (3.25x). The Dark Shuriken Lure boosts Evil proc rate by roughly 10x.
Mutation farming strategy
- Stack weather event + matching lure + Bone Net for luck.
- Use Runes (April 2026) to multiply Dune Burrow income during events.
- Target Zenith and Supreme bugs during Sandstorm in the Desert.
Frequently asked questions
- How often do weather events happen?
- Roughly every 45 minutes, lasting about 5 minutes each.
- What is the best mutation?
- Evil at 3.25x value — farm it with the Dark Shuriken Lure.