Updated: September 27, 2026 
Note: This article was updated on September 27th, 2026, with all new mutations in Storage Hunters.
In Storage Hunters, mutations are an important feature and one of the biggest factors that can make you rich. In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about mutations in Storage Hunters. You will also learn how mutations work, what each one does, and which ones are worth looking out for during your runs.
What Are Mutations in Storage Hunters
A mutation is basically a random bonus tag that shows up on an item after you win an auction and start digging through the containers. Each mutation carries its own value multiplier, so it changes how much cash the item sells for. Most mutations push the price up, but there's one that drags it down, so you always want to check what you're holding before you sell.
There is a chance for an item to have multiple mutations, but they don't multiply each other. They add together. So if an item rolls both Silver (2x) and Gold (8x), you're not looking at a 16x item; you're looking at a 10x item (2 + 8).
This matters a lot when you're deciding which item to keep and which to dump, so always add up the bonuses instead of assuming they stack multiplicatively.
All Mutations in Storage Hunters
Here are all the available mutations in Storage Hunters:
| Mutation | Multiplier | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase | Bonus Luck while on display | Museum Gift |
| Dirty | 0.8x | Standard |
| Dusty | 0.9x | Wild West Event |
| Mint | 1x + Customer Tip | Standard |
| Cobwebbed | 1.2x | Time Capsule |
| Redacted | 1.25x | Police Event |
| Wet | 1.4x | Rain Event |
| Moonlit | 1.5x | Moonlit Event |
| Pure | 1.8x | Washing |
| Silver | 2x | Standard |
| Huge | 2x | Standard |
| Tiny | 2x | Standard |
| Antique | 2x | Time Capsule |
| Saloon Sparkle | 2.1x | Washing |
| Sandy | 2.25x | Sandstorm Event |
| Spotless | 3x | Washing |
| Tumbleweed | 3.5x | Wild West Event |
| Gold | 4x | Standard |
| Probed | 4x | Alien Invasion |
| Firefly | 5x | Moonlit Event |
| Ancient | 5x | Time Capsule |
| Fossil | 5x | Limited Passive |
| Corrupted | 6x | Standard |
| Shocked | 6x | Rain Event |
| Acid | 6.6x (varies by item price) | Acid Rain Event |
| Titanium | 7x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Perfect | 7.5x | Washing Mint Item |
| Diamond | 8x | Standard |
| Morganite | 9x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Gem | 10x | Standard |
| Abducted | 10x | Alien Invasion |
| Radioactive | 10x | Nuclear Meltdown |
| Gunsmoked | 11x | Wild West Event |
| Citrine | 11x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Lapis | 11x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Chrome | 12x | Standard |
| Timeless | 12x | Time Capsule |
| Dune | 12.5x | Sandstorm Event |
| Hologram | 15x | Standard |
| Seized | 15x | Police Event |
| Carnelian | 11x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Aquamarine | 17x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Amethyst | 20x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Extraterrestrial | 25x | Alien Invasion |
| Goldrush | 25x | Wild West Event |
| Caustic | 30-110x (varies by item price) | Acid Rain Event |
| Void | 35x | Standard |
| Emerald | 40x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Secret | 50x | Standard |
| Nuclear | 50x | Nuclear Meltdown |
| Sapphire | 60x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Rainbow | 100x | Standard |
| Ruby | 110x | Mixing Cauldron |
| Onyx | 175x | Standard |
| Black | Unobtainable | Standard |
| Showcased | +50% Luck | Museum |
| Artifact | +100% Luck | Museum |
How to Get Good Mutations in Storage Hunters
Landing rare mutations comes down to a mix of preparation and luck. Here's what helps:
- Place Gavel Trophies before an auction starts. These trophies raise your mutation chances, and they can stack with each other for an even bigger boost.
- Pay attention to the weather. Certain mutations are tied to specific weather conditions, so timing your auctions around the right forecast can work in your favor.
- Boost your luck stat. Upgrades, achievements, and accessories all raise your luck, which directly affects your odds of pulling a rare mutation.
- Unlock the time capsule. There is a Time Capsule behind the shopping mall, but this one will only be unlocked when your net worth hits $100,000. You can use this to manually apply a mutation to items you already own.
- Join the weekly events. These events can give you specific mutations connected only to the particular theme, and you won't be able to get them anywhere else.
Those are all the methods to get mutations in Storage Hunters. Go check your inventory right now; you might already be sitting on a stacked item worth way more than you think.
If you need codes and more information about the game, you can check out our Storage Hunters Open World Wiki.
FAQs
No, they add together. Two mutations like Silver (2x) and Gold (4x) combine into 6x, not 8x.
No, Black currently cannot be farmed in the game, so it's not worth spending time trying to get it.
You need to reach $100,000 net worth; then you can find it behind the shopping mall and use it to apply mutations to your items.
