The Grow a Garden Zen Update marks a peaceful new era in the game, following the intense Primal and Armageddon periods. This update introduces a range of features, exclusive currencies, and unique collectibles. This guide explains all you need to know about the Zen Event, including Zen Aura, how to get Tranquil mutation, earning Chi Points, Zen Tree upgrades, Zen Shop exclusive items, and essential strategies to maximize your progress.
What is the Grow a Garden Zen Event?
The Grow a Garden Zen Event is a limited-time event that transforms the gameplay experience. The highlight is the Zen Aura, a weather event that happens at the start of every hour and lasts for ten minutes. During Zen Aura, the sky is filled with maple leaves and clouds, while your garden glows with a calming blue light. This is when fruits in your garden can randomly receive the Tranquil mutation, giving them a unique visual effect and a massive sell price multiplier of up to 20x.
Key features of the Zen Event include:
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Zen Aura appears every hour, lasting ten minutes
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Fruits can gain the rare Tranquil mutation
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Tranquil fruits are traded for Chi Points and Zen currency
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Zen Tree upgrades unlock new event rewards
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The Zen Shop offers exclusive items and cosmetics
How to Get Tranquil Mutation and Chi Points
The Tranquil mutation is the centerpiece of the Zen Event. Here’s how you can maximize your chances:
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Stay active during the Zen Aura window. The event timer is visible behind Unk the Monk.
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Use pets such as Tanchozuru or those already possessing the Tranquil mutation to boost mutation rates.
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Exchange Tranquil fruits with the Zen Shop NPC to earn Chi Points and Zen currency.
Chi Points are essential for progressing in the event. They can be:
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Spent at the Zen Shop for exclusive items
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Used to upgrade the Zen Tree and unlock more rewards
The rarity of your Tranquil fruits directly affects how much Chi and Zen you receive when trading them.
Zen Tree Upgrade Rewards and Shop Exclusive Items
Upgrading the Zen Tree is vital for unlocking the full potential of the Zen Event. There are five stages of upgrades, and each one grants new rewards and expands the Zen Shop inventory. When you submit Tranquil fruits to Unk the Monk, you help the Zen Tree grow and receive bonus items.
Zen Tree upgrade rewards and Zen Shop exclusive items include:
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Zen Seed Pack (contains up to 6 new seeds)
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Zen Egg (hatches one of 6 possible Zen pets)
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Hot Spring
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Zen Sand
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Zenflare
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Zen Crate (7 possible cosmetics inside)
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Soft Sunshine
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Koi pet
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Zen Gnome Crate
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Spiked Mango plant
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Pet Shard Tranquil (applies the Tranquil mutation to a pet)
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Various mutation sprays
Many of these items are initially locked and only become available as the Zen Tree advances through higher levels.
Final Thoughts
The Grow a Garden Zen Event provides players with a rare chance to collect Tranquil mutations, earn Chi Points, and unlock exclusive items through the Zen Shop and Zen Tree upgrades. For the best results:
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Keep track of the Zen Aura timer and be active during each event
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Use pets that boost Tranquil mutation chances
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Trade Tranquil fruits regularly to maximize Chi Points
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Upgrade your Zen Tree to unlock the most valuable rewards
By following these strategies, you’ll get the most from the event and add rare collectibles to your garden.