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When I first started playing My Fishing Brainrots, I made the same mistake most beginners make. I was chasing expensive Divine and OG tier units, thinking rarity was everything. Then I hatched a Common brainrot with the Radioactive trait, and everything changed. That single Common unit was earning more money than my Legendary brainrot without any traits. That’s when I realized the game-changing secret: traits and mutations matter more than rarity alone.
After spending over 200 hours testing different combinations, farming mutations, and optimizing my setup, I’ve discovered the ultimate strategies for maximizing income through traits and mutations. In this comprehensive guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know about these powerful multipliers that separate casual players from fishing tycoons.
| Feature | What It Does | How to Identify | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traits | Special multipliers that boost income by 1.2x to 2.5x | Icon appears above brainrot’s head | Random spawn on conveyor |
| Mutations | Visual variants with 1.5x to 5.0x multipliers | Changes brainrot appearance + icon | All brainrots can spawn mutated |
| Stacking | Trait + Mutation multipliers combine | Both icons visible | Most powerful combo |
| Cost | Traited/mutated brainrots cost the same | Same price as normal | No extra cost |
Quick Answer: Traits and mutations are special bonuses that multiply your brainrot’s income beyond their base rarity. A Common with Radioactive trait (1.8x) earns more than an Uncommon without traits. Mutations like Rainbow (5.0x) can make lower-tier units outperform high-tier units. The real power comes from stacking both together for massive income boosts!
Traits are special abilities that appear as floating icons above your brainrots’ heads when they spawn on the conveyor belt. Think of them as permanent power-ups that multiply the money your units earn after catching fish. The beautiful part? Brainrots with traits cost exactly the same as regular ones, so there’s zero downside to grabbing them whenever they appear.
I spent my first week ignoring traits completely because I didn’t understand how powerful they were. When I finally started calculating the actual income differences, my mind was blown. A Divine unit without traits was being outperformed by a Rare unit with the Radioactive trait. The math doesn’t lie traits are absolutely essential for efficient progression.
When you spawn an egg from the conveyor belt, there’s a chance the hatched brainrot will have a trait. You’ll immediately see a special icon hovering above the unit’s head. This icon indicates which trait the brainrot has, and that trait permanently multiplies all income that brainrot generates.
The trait bonus applies to the fish value after your brainrot catches it. So if your brainrot catches a fish worth $1,000 and has the Lightning trait (1.5x), you’ll actually earn $1,500 from that fish. These multipliers might seem small at first, but when you’re catching hundreds of fish per minute, the difference becomes massive.
Here’s every confirmed trait in My Fishing Brainrots as of February 2026, ranked by power:
| Trait Name | Income Multiplier | Visual Icon | Rarity Level | My Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Traded | 2.5x | Double arrow icon | Extremely Rare | S-Tier (Best) |
| Radioactive | 1.8x | Radiation symbol | Very Rare | S-Tier |
| Thunderstuck/Lightning | 1.5x | Lightning bolt | Rare | A-Tier |
| Stinky | 1.2x | Green stink cloud | Uncommon | B-Tier |
| Sakura | TBA | Cherry blossom | Unknown | TBA |
| Tornado | TBA | Tornado swirl | Unknown | TBA |
| Snow | TBA | Snowflake | Unknown | TBA |
Important Note: Some traits like Sakura, Tornado, and Snow appear in the game files but their exact multipliers haven’t been confirmed yet. They may be event-exclusive or coming in future updates. I’ll update this section once I discover their exact values.
Based on my extensive testing, here’s the priority order you should use when choosing between traited brainrots:
1. Double Traded (2.5x) – ALWAYS TAKE THIS This is the holy grail of traits. I’ve only found it twice in over 200 hours of gameplay. If you see a brainrot with Double Traded, grab it immediately regardless of rarity. Even a Common with Double Traded outearns most Epics without traits.
2. Radioactive (1.8x) – HIGHEST PRIORITY This is the most powerful confirmed trait that appears with decent frequency. A Radioactive Common earns more than a regular Uncommon. A Radioactive Divine? That’s printing money. This single trait transformed my entire strategy.
3. Thunderstuck/Lightning (1.5x) – SOLID CHOICE The middle-tier option that’s worth grabbing on Rare or higher brainrots. On Common or Uncommon units, I usually pass unless I have empty slots. The 1.5x boost is noticeable but not game-changing on low-tier units.
4. Stinky (1.2x) – SITUATIONAL Only 20% bonus, which is the lowest confirmed trait multiplier. I grab these on Legendary or higher units, but skip them on Commons unless I’m desperate to fill slots early game. The bonus is nice but not worth prioritizing.
After testing various methods, I’ve discovered several strategies that increase your chances of finding traited brainrots:
The Refresh Method Sometimes the conveyor gets stuck showing the same brainrots repeatedly. When this happens, I close the game completely, wait 2-3 minutes, then rejoin. This seems to refresh the spawn pool and I often see traited units appear shortly after.
Optimal Checking Times I’ve noticed traited brainrots seem to spawn more frequently during the first 10 minutes after rare egg timers reset. This could be coincidence, but after tracking 100+ spawns, the pattern holds. Check the conveyor immediately after Epic, Legendary, or Mythic eggs spawn.
Don’t Skip Lower Rarities This is the mistake I made for weeks. I’d skip Common and Uncommon eggs entirely, thinking they were worthless. Then I hatched a Common with Radioactive trait and it became my top earner for hours. Always check every brainrot’s traits before deciding to skip.
Fill Slots First, Optimize Later Early game, just fill all your fishing spots with any brainrots you can afford. Once you have consistent income flowing, then you can start being selective about traits. An empty slot earns zero money, so even a Common without traits beats having nothing.
Mutations are visual variants that change how your brainrots look while providing significant income multipliers. Unlike traits, which are invisible bonuses with floating icons, mutations actually change the brainrot’s appearance to gold, diamond, or rainbow colors. Every single brainrot spawning on the conveyor belt has a chance to be mutated, making them more common than traits but still incredibly valuable.
The first time I saw a Rainbow mutation spawn, I almost skipped it because I didn’t understand what I was looking at. That Rainbow Common ended up outearning my entire team of regular Legendaries for the next two hours. Mutations can completely flip the power hierarchy of your brainrots.
When a brainrot spawns from an egg, it has a chance to be mutated. You’ll immediately notice the different coloration gold brainrots have a shimmering golden appearance, diamond brainrots sparkle with crystalline blue effects, and rainbow brainrots cycle through multiple vibrant colors.
The mutation multiplier works exactly like trait multipliers it applies to the final fish value your brainrot catches. If your Rainbow mutated brainrot catches a fish worth $1,000, you’ll actually earn $5,000 because of the 5x multiplier. These bonuses stack multiplicatively with traits (more on that later).
Here’s every confirmed mutation in My Fishing Brainrots:
| Mutation Type | Income Multiplier | Visual Effect | Spawn Rate | My Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow | 5.0x | Rainbow coloration with sparkles | Extremely Rare | S+ Tier |
| Diamond | 2.0x | Blue crystalline appearance | Rare | A-Tier |
| Gold | 1.5x | Golden shimmer effect | Uncommon | B-Tier |
| Normal | 1.0x | Standard appearance | Common (default) | N/A |
Rainbow Mutation Deep Dive I need to emphasize just how powerful Rainbow mutations are. At 5x multiplier, a Rainbow Common brainrot earns more than a regular Legendary. I’ve only found three Rainbow brainrots in 200+ hours of gameplay:
If you ever see a Rainbow mutation spawn on the conveyor belt, drop everything and buy it immediately. I don’t care if you have to sell other brainrots to afford it. Rainbow mutations are that game-changing.
I’ve tracked over 500 egg hatches and here are my estimated spawn rates:
These rates seem consistent across all egg rarities, meaning even Common eggs have a small chance to spawn Rainbow mutated brainrots. This is why I always check every single spawn, even the cheap ones.
Check Every Egg, Every Time I cannot stress this enough. Mutations can spawn on ANY egg, including the cheapest Commons. I’ve seen more valuable Gold Commons than I’ve seen regular Legendaries. The two seconds it takes to check each spawn could save you hours of grinding.
Don’t Delete Mutated Brainrots Even if you have a Gold Common and you’re late game with Mythics, consider keeping that Gold Common if you have spare slots. The multiplier can still contribute decent income as a support unit. I deleted a Gold Rare early on and regretted it for days.
Rainbow Mutations Are Worth Waiting For Some players refresh servers trying to find Rainbow mutations. While I don’t recommend server hopping for hours, if you’re patient and check spawns consistently, you’ll eventually find one. It’s worth the wait.
Screenshot Your Rainbows This is more for fun, but I screenshot every Rainbow mutation I find. They’re rare enough that each one feels like a major achievement. Plus, you can show off to friends or share in the Discord community.
Here’s where My Fishing Brainrots gets truly insane traits and mutations stack multiplicatively with each other. This means you multiply the trait bonus by the mutation bonus for absolutely massive income boosts.
When I discovered this mechanic, everything clicked. I stopped chasing pure rarity and started hunting for perfect combinations. A Rare unit with good trait and mutation combos can demolish a Divine unit with nothing. The math proves it.
Let me break down the calculations so you can see exactly how powerful stacking is:
Example 1: Basic Stacking
That’s nearly triple the income from the same Divine brainrot just by having both a trait and mutation!
Example 2: God-Tier Combination Now let’s see the absolute best possible combination:
That’s 12.5 times more money from a single fish. This is why I dropped everything when I found my first Rainbow mutated Radioactive unit. The income was so high I thought it was a bug.
Here’s my tier list of the most powerful combinations you can find:
S+ Tier (God Combinations)
S Tier (Excellent Combinations)
A Tier (Great Combinations)
B Tier (Good Combinations)
Let me share some actual combinations I’ve used and their impact:
Case Study 1: Early Game Breakthrough I was stuck at Rebirth 2, grinding slowly with regular Rares and one Legendary. Then I hatched a Rare brainrot with Lightning trait AND Gold mutation (2.25x combined). This single unit more than doubled my income rate and got me to Rebirth 3 in half the time I spent reaching Rebirth 2.
Case Study 2: The Lucky Rainbow At Rebirth 5, I was farming for Divine units when a Common egg spawned a Rainbow mutation with Radioactive trait (9.0x combined). This Common was earning more than all my Epics and Legendaries combined. I kept that Common active for three full rebirth cycles because nothing else could match its income.
Case Study 3: Divine Perfection My crown jewel find was a Divine unit with Radioactive trait and Diamond mutation (3.6x combined). Combined with Divine’s naturally high base stats, this single brainrot was generating over $50,000 per fish. It carried me from Rebirth 7 to Rebirth 10 almost single-handedly.
Early Game (Rebirth 0-3) Focus on getting ANY combinations you can find. Even Stinky + Gold (1.8x) on Commons is worth grabbing to fill slots. At this stage, combined multipliers matter more than base rarity.
Mid Game (Rebirth 4-7) Start being selective. Only pick up combinations that offer 2.0x or higher total multiplier. Prioritize Rare or higher brainrots with good combos over Legendary brainrots without any bonuses.
Late Game (Rebirth 8+) Hunt exclusively for Epic/Legendary/Mythic brainrots with powerful combinations. At this point, a Legendary with Rainbow + Radioactive (9.0x) becomes your best-in-slot unit that might last multiple rebirths.
Endgame Strategy Build a full team where every single brainrot has at least one trait or mutation. Your goal should be having zero “naked” units (brainrots with no bonuses). Even having all Stinky traits (1.2x minimum) across your team adds up to massive income when every unit has it.
After hundreds of hours optimizing my setup, I’ve discovered several advanced strategies that most guides don’t cover.
I’ve found that the conveyor belt has hidden mechanics that affect spawn rates. Here’s what I’ve learned:
Time-Based Spawning Traits and mutations seem to have slightly higher spawn rates during the first 15 minutes after server restart. I’ve tested this by joining fresh servers versus aged servers, and fresh servers consistently show more traited/mutated units in the first batch of spawns.
Batch Spawning Pattern I’ve noticed that traited brainrots tend to spawn in clusters. If I see one traited unit appear, I keep checking the next 5-10 spawns closely because there’s often another traited unit in that batch. This could be RNG, but the pattern has held true enough times that I trust it.
Egg Rarity Independence Traits and mutations spawn independently of egg rarity. This means a Common egg has the same chance of spawning a Radioactive trait or Rainbow mutation as a Mythic egg. The only difference is the base stats of the brainrot. This is why checking every single spawn is crucial.
When you have multiple traited/mutated brainrots, here’s how to prioritize your limited upgrade currency:
Priority 1: High Multiplier Combinations Always upgrade brainrots with 3.0x or higher combined multipliers first. These units benefit most from upgrades because the multiplier applies to their increased stats.
Priority 2: Higher Base Rarity Between two brainrots with similar multipliers, upgrade the higher rarity first. A Legendary with 2.0x will eventually outpace a Rare with 2.0x because the base stats scale better.
Priority 3: Mutation Over Trait (Tie-Breaker) If choosing between identical rarity brainrots, I slightly prefer mutated units over just traited ones. Mutations are rarer to find, so protecting that investment with upgrades makes sense.
Knowing when to delete brainrots to make space for better ones is crucial:
Never Delete:
Consider Deleting:
Always Delete:
Traits and mutations don’t transfer through rebirth, so timing matters:
Don’t Rebirth If:
Consider Rebirthing When:
Optimal Rebirth Strategy: I usually push each rebirth until my best traited/mutated units stop being my top 3 earners. Once base stat scaling from rebirth multipliers exceeds my trait bonuses, that’s when I rebirth and start hunting for new combinations.
I’ve made every possible mistake with traits and mutations during my 200+ hours. Learn from my failures:
What I Did Wrong: Skipped Common and Uncommon brainrots with Radioactive trait because “they’re just Commons.”
The Reality: A Common with Radioactive (1.8x) earns more than a regular Rare. A Common with Rainbow + Radioactive (9.0x) beats regular Legendaries. Rarity becomes secondary to multipliers.
The Fix: Always calculate total multipliers first, then consider rarity. A Rare with 3.0x multiplier beats a regular Legendary every single time.
What I Did Wrong: Tried to keep all my brainrots at equal levels, upgrading each one by one level at a time.
The Reality: One maxed brainrot with a 3.0x multiplier will earn more than five half-upgraded regular brainrots combined. Concentrated power wins.
The Fix: Max out your highest multiplier brainrot first. Then move to your second-best. Only spread upgrades once your top 3 units are maxed.
What I Did Wrong: Deleted a Gold Rare to make space for a regular Epic, thinking the Epic was automatically better.
The Reality: The Gold Rare (1.5x) was actually earning more money per minute than the regular Epic. I lost income by deleting it.
The Fix: Always check actual income rates in-game before deleting anything. The income counter next to each brainrot shows real earnings. Sort by highest earner and only delete the lowest performers.
What I Did Wrong: Thought a brainrot with Radioactive (1.8x) + Gold (1.5x) would give me 3.3x multiplier (1.8 + 1.5).
The Reality: They multiply together for 2.7x (1.8 × 1.5), which is actually less than I expected but still powerful.
The Fix: Always multiply trait and mutation bonuses together. Use a calculator if needed. Understanding the real math helps make better decisions.
What I Did Wrong: Spent hours server hopping trying to find Rainbow + Radioactive combinations, missing tons of other good spawns.
The Reality: Rainbow mutations are so rare (roughly 1%) that actively hunting them is inefficient. You’re better off taking good combinations as they appear naturally.
The Fix: Accept whatever good combinations spawn naturally. A Diamond + Lightning combo (3.0x) that you can get now beats waiting hours for a theoretical Rainbow + Radioactive (9.0x) that might never appear.
What I Did Wrong: Logged off with my best traited brainrots but empty slots, thinking I was being efficient.
The Reality: Empty slots earn zero money offline. Filling those slots with even regular brainrots would have earned me money while I was away.
The Fix: Always fill every available slot before logging off, even with regular units. Offline earnings stack up significantly over time.
No, based on my extensive testing, brainrots can only have ONE trait at a time. However, they CAN have one trait AND one mutation simultaneously, which is where the real power comes from through stacking multipliers.
Unfortunately, no. When you rebirth, you lose all your brainrots including their traits and mutations. This is why timing your rebirths strategically is important. The Fish Index multipliers and rebirth bonuses do carry over, but individual brainrot bonuses do not.
Yes, absolutely. Based on my tracking of 500+ hatches:
The TBA traits (Sakura, Tornado, Snow) either haven’t been implemented yet or are event-exclusive.
It depends on the trait and your available slots. My general rule:
A Common with Radioactive (1.8x) still earns more than many Uncommons without traits, so don’t underestimate them.
Great question! Mutated brainrots catch the same TYPES of fish as their normal counterparts, just at higher quantities due to increased income multipliers. This means a Gold Common catches Common-tier fish (but earns more money from them), while a Gold Legendary catches Legendary-tier fish.
For Fish Index completion, focus on having diverse brainrot rarities regardless of mutations. A team of all Rainbow Commons won’t complete as much of the index as having Rares, Epics, and Legendaries (even without mutations) because they catch different fish types.
No, traits and mutations are permanent on that specific brainrot. The only ways to “change” them are:
There’s no way to add traits to regular brainrots or swap traits between units.
Based on my experience, there doesn’t appear to be any pity system. Each egg spawn is an independent chance to have traits/mutations. I’ve gone 50+ Common spawns without seeing a single trait, and I’ve also seen 3 traited brainrots in a row. It’s pure RNG.
In my testing, trait and mutation spawn rates appear identical across all egg rarities. A Common egg has the same chance of spawning Radioactive trait or Rainbow mutation as a Mythic egg. The difference is only in the base stats of the hatched brainrot.
This is actually good news because it means you should check every single spawn, not just expensive ones.
The absolute god-tier brainrot would be:
I haven’t found this combination yet in 200+ hours, but it’s theoretically possible. If you ever hatch this, screenshot it immediately and never delete it until you absolutely must.
My strategy evolved as I played:
The key is balancing consistent progression with trait hunting. Don’t skip content waiting for perfect spawns.
Great question! In my experience, yes traits appear to work on Giant brainrots the same way they work on regular units. I’ve seen Giant brainrots spawn with traits, and the multipliers seemed to apply normally. However, Giants are expensive ($500K for Tung Tung Tung Sahur), so focus on regular traited units first.
Take screenshots of every Rainbow mutation and high-tier trait combo you find. When you rebirth, you lose everything, so having screenshots helps you remember what you’re hunting for next cycle. Plus, it’s satisfying to look back at your best finds.
Don’t rely on rarity or visual appearance to judge your best brainrots. Open the shop menu and check the actual income rates displayed next to each unit. I’ve been shocked multiple times to see a traited Rare outearning a regular Legendary. The numbers don’t lie.
I keep a simple note on my phone tracking which trait+mutation combos I’ve found and their approximate income. This helps me make quick decisions when new spawns appear. For example, if I see a Lightning + Gold combo (2.25x), I know from my journal that’s worse than my current Diamond + Radioactive (3.6x), so I can confidently skip it.
Before rebirthing, screenshot your top 5 earning brainrots and their multipliers. After rebirth, aim to match or exceed those multipliers with your new team. This gives you clear goals instead of just randomly hatching eggs.
Join the official My Fishing Brainrots Discord server. Players there frequently share their Rainbow mutation finds and trait spawns. While you can’t directly share brainrots, seeing what others find helps you understand spawn patterns and keeps you motivated to hunt for god-tier combos.
Don’t burn yourself out grinding for perfect traits/mutations. I play in 30-45 minute sessions, check spawns during each session, and accept whatever good combinations appear. Forcing long marathon sessions trying to find Rainbows leads to burnout. Let the RNG come to you naturally.
Once unlocked, the Mutation Combiner machine lets you combine two brainrots of the same type with different mutations. This is how you can create double-mutated units (though it requires duplicates). Save duplicate mutated brainrots for this machine instead of deleting them immediately.
Developers frequently release codes in the Discord that give luck boosts or free spins. These temporary buffs can increase your chances of finding traited/mutated brainrots during their active duration. Always redeem codes before opening eggs.
As of February 2026, the My Fishing Brainrots development team continues releasing updates regularly. Here’s what to watch for:
Based on Discord discussions and datamining, players speculate about:
