The Fall Market event in Grow a Garden dropped a bunch of new gear, but the one everyone’s talking about is the Golden Acorn. It isn’t just a fancy name—it lets you mutate your pets without touching the Pet Mutation machine. Pretty handy, right? The only catch is that it’s not easy to grab. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re trying to get one.
Where to Buy the Golden Acorn
You can pick up the Golden Acorn in the Fall Gear Shop for a jaw-dropping 10 billion Sheckles. To find the shop, head over to the Fall Market and look for Danielle, the NPC hanging out in the middle of the area. Talk to her and you’ll see the whole list of festival gear.
How to Unlock It in the Shop
Here’s the thing—you won’t see the Golden Acorn sitting there right away. To make it appear, you’ll need to contribute to the Fall Bloom 12 times. That means turning in the specific plants requested at the Fall Tree until you hit that number. Only then does the Golden Acorn show up at the bottom of the shop list.
Why It Sometimes Isn’t in Stock
Even after unlocking it, don’t be surprised if the Golden Acorn is missing. The shop does run out. If that happens, you’ll need to restock the Fall Gear Shop. The way to do that is by contributing again to the Fall Bloom, which refreshes not just this shop but the other Fall event shops as well.
How to Use the Golden Acorn
So you’ve finally bought one—what now? Using it is simple:
- Equip the Golden Acorn from your backpack.
- Hold it and walk up to the pet you want to mutate.
- The pet has to be at least age 40.
- When the pet glows, just left-click.
Your pet will instantly get a random mutation, though its level will reset back to 1 afterward.
Is It Worth Buying?
There are ups and downs for the Golden Acorn. Positively, it can be used on pets as early as level 40, whereas the Pet Mutation Station requires you to wait until level 50. If you want mutations sooner, that small difference can save you time.
But there are downsides:
- Expensive: 10 billion Sheckles isn’t pocket change.
- One-time use per pet: you don’t get unlimited tries.
- Restock issues: it may not even be there when you want it.
If you’ve got the money to burn, it’s worth testing out just for the convenience. Otherwise, sticking with the Mutation machine might save you the grind.
Final Thoughts
The Golden Acorn is easily one of the coolest additions in the Fall Market, but it’s also a hassle to get and pricey once you do. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re serious about mutating pets faster, it’s worth chasing down at least once.
Would you spend the 10 billion Sheckles on it, or are you sticking with the Mutation machine?
