Ever seen someone showing off a glowing or sparkling fish in Fish It and wondered how to get one? Those special fish have mutations. So, are all fish having mutations in the game? This guide breaks down all mutations in Fish It, how rare each one is, and what you can do to improve your odds.

What Are Mutations in Fish It?

A mutation is a special visual effect that can appear on any fish you catch. It changes how the fish looks and, more importantly, it bumps up the fish's value. Every single fish in the game has a chance to spawn with one, but it is never guaranteed. It is completely random, which is exactly what makes landing one feel so good. A fish can only carry one mutation at a time, so there is no stacking two effects on the same catch.

All Mutations in Fish It and Their Rates

Here's every mutation in Fish It, from most common to rarest:

MutationImageDrop Chance
Stone1.4%
GoldFish It Mutations1.2%
Ghost1.0%
Radioactive0.9%
LightningFish It Mutations0.8%
Midnight0.7%
Fairy DustFish It Mutations0.6%
Gemstone0.5%
Corrupt0.5%
GalaxyFish It Mutations0.5%

Even Stone, the most common mutation, only has a 1.4% chance. That should tell you how rare these really are. At the bottom of the list, Galaxy, Corrupt, and Gemstone each sit at just 0.5%, making them the hardest ones to land. Do not feel discouraged if you fish for hours without seeing one, because that is completely normal.

How to Get More Mutations

Since mutations are luck-based, your goal is to stack as many luck boosts as you can. Here are the best ways to improve your chances:

  • Fish at night. Players across the community consistently report seeing more mutations after dark. So try to time your fishing sessions accordingly.
  • Use the Stargazer enchantment. This enchantment gives you a +60% luck boost during nighttime, which pairs perfectly with the tip above.

Good luck and keep casting! For more codes, tips, and info about this game, you can always check our dedicated Fish It wiki.