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The Kirin is one of Grow a Garden’s most visually striking pets — a mythical lightning creature added in the Campfire update on June 27, 2026. It sits at Divine-tier rarity and is exclusively locked behind the Season 6 Season Pass. Its signature Lightning Dash ability applies Static and Shocked mutations to crops you run past, combining movement speed with mutation application. Here is everything you need to know about the Kirin — how to get it, what it does, and whether it is worth grinding for.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Divine |
| Added | Campfire Update (June 27, 2026) |
| How to Get | Season 6 Season Pass — Level 40 |
| Ability | Lightning Dash |
| Hunger Requirement | 250,000 |
| Mutations Applied | Static, Shocked |
The Kirin is unlocked by reaching Level 40 in the Season 6 Season Pass. Both free and premium pass holders can reach it, but premium players can buy level skips with Robux to speed up progress.
Free-to-play path:
Premium path:
Pro Tip: Do not skip days. Missing even one or two daily quest sessions compounds into a much longer grind toward Level 40, since the daily cap is hard-locked at 6 quests.
When activated, the Lightning Dash ability does two things simultaneously:
This makes the Kirin the only pet in the game where your own movement is the mutation delivery mechanism. Sprinting through your crop rows after activating Lightning Dash is the optimal way to maximize mutation coverage.
| Mutation | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Static | 8x | Stackable, easy to chain |
| Shocked | 100x (A-tier) | One of the game’s most tradeable mutations |
The Shocked mutation is especially valuable — it has A-tier placement in the mutation tier list at 100x and is one of the most widely traded mutations in the game because it stacks cleanly with higher-tier effects like Celestial (120x) and Voidtouched (135x). Landing Shocked on a high-base-value crop like Dragonfruit during a Lightning Dash pass can generate strong Sheckle returns.
Cooldown note: Lightning Dash is a triggered ability with a cooldown. The mutation application only happens during the active dash window, so positioning matters — sprint through the crops you want to mutate, not around the edges of your plot.
The Kirin has a 250,000 Hunger requirement — one of the higher baselines for a pet at this rarity tier. This means keeping it fed requires a steady supply of high-value or large-volume crops.
Feeding tips:
Honestly, the Kirin is more of a collector’s and aesthetic pet than a top-tier farming tool. Here is the honest breakdown:
| Metric | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Mutation utility | Moderate — Shocked is great, but inconsistent |
| Movement speed buff | Low farming impact |
| Meta ranking | Below Raiju for pure Static/Shocked farming |
| Rarity / coolness | High — Divine-tier, visually unique |
| Worth grinding for? | Yes, if you want it — but not as a meta pick |
The Raiju (Mythical-tier) remains the dedicated go-to pet for consistent Shocked and Static mutation cycling, applying Static to approximately 4 fruits roughly every 10.5 minutes via its Lightning Beast ability. The Kirin’s mutations are tied to your active movement, making them less consistent for AFK or semi-AFK farming.
That said, if you are already grinding Season Pass quests for other rewards, the Kirin is a free bonus at Level 40 — and there’s no reason not to use it. Its Shocked application can supplement a rotation when you are actively playing.
Reach Level 40 in the Season 6 Season Pass by completing daily quests (up to 6 per day) or purchasing level skips with Robux. It is available to both free and premium pass holders.
The Kirin’s Lightning Dash ability temporarily boosts your movement speed and applies Static or Shocked mutations to crops you run through. Shocked carries a 100x value multiplier — one of the better A-tier mutations in the game.
For dedicated Static and Shocked mutation farming, no — the Raiju applies Static more consistently on a fixed cooldown without requiring player movement. The Kirin is better suited for active players who want a hybrid speed-and-mutation tool.
The Kirin requires 250,000 Hunger to maintain. Feed it with large or rare crops for efficient hunger management.
