Build an Ant The item reference lists 11 items: 4 Speed Jellies, 6 mutation-applying potions and 1 Mutation Removal Potion. The Items Shop is at the center of the map, according to the September 30 guide.
Reference date: October 1, 2026
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All Build an Ant Empire Items, Prices and Effects
| Item | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Speed Jelly | $10k | 1.3x movement speed for 5 minutes |
| Mutation Removal Potion | $100k | Removes an ant’s mutation |
| Leaf Mutation Potion | $1M | Leaf Mutation, 1.35x EFF |
| Bubblegum Mutation Potion | $5M | Bubblegum Mutation, 1.75x EFF |
| Strong Speed Jelly | $100M | 1.6x movement speed for 10 minutes |
| Candy Mutation Potion | $50B | Candy Mutation, 2x EFF |
| Rainbow Mutation Potion | $100B | Rainbow Mutation, 2.25x EFF |
| Super Speed Jelly | $10T | 2x movement speed for 15 minutes |
| Petal Mutation Potion | $500T | Petal Mutation, 3x EFF |
| Prismatic Speed Jelly | $100Qa | 2.5x movement speed for 15 minutes |
| Starlight Mutation Potion | $5.1Qi | Starlight Mutation, 5x EFF |
Use this table to compare the listed Cash price and effect before buying. Speed Jellies describe movement speed and a timed duration; mutation-applying potions describe an EFF multiplier. Mutation Removal Potion has a separate purpose: it removes an ant’s mutation rather than adding another multiplier.
Prices below preserve the September 30, 2026 item guide’s notation. Check the current shop before confirming a purchase after an update. The difference between an inexpensive temporary item and a late-progression potion is substantial, so read the entire price suffix instead of comparing only the leading number.
Speed Jellies
All four listed Speed Jellies provide temporary movement speed. Their duration is part of the effect, so a higher multiplier should be considered alongside the time it lasts and the Cash it costs. They are consumable items, not permanent upgrades to the whole colony. Plan to use a timed item when you intend to keep playing and observe its effect.
Normal Speed Jelly
Normal costs $10k and gives 1.3x movement speed for 5 minutes. It is the cheapest listed item. A low shop price does not automatically make it your best next purchase if you still need Cash for a core colony upgrade.
Strong Speed Jelly
Strong costs $100M and gives 1.6x movement speed for 10 minutes. Compare that cost against your present wallet and next upgrade, rather than treating it as a small step up from Normal just because both are jellies.
Super Speed Jelly
Super costs $10T and gives 2x movement speed for 15 minutes. The listed effect is movement speed; do not substitute a production multiplier or an extra reward for the effect actually shown.
Prismatic Speed Jelly
Prismatic costs $100Qa and gives 2.5x movement speed for 15 minutes. It has the largest listed Speed Jelly multiplier, but its temporary duration still matters when you decide whether it fits your current session.
Mutation Potions
Leaf, Bubblegum, Candy, Rainbow, Petal and Starlight apply their named mutations. Their listed EFF multipliers range from 1.35x for Leaf to 5x for Starlight. This makes the potion table useful for comparing effects, but it does not establish which ant you should always target or how a second mutation application behaves.
Consider a potion for an ant you expect to keep using. An expensive item is a deliberate single-ant purchase, while colony upgrades serve different progression needs. Review the intended target and current confirmation text before consuming anything, especially when the potion represents a large share of your wallet.
Compare mutation potions — See all six EFF multipliers, their prices and the separate removal option.
Mutation Removal Potion
Mutation Removal Potion costs $100k and removes an ant’s mutation. It is neither a Speed Jelly nor a way to grant one of the six listed positive multipliers. Check which ant is selected and what mutation it currently has before using the item.
The listed effect is removal. Do not budget around receiving the original potion’s price back, and do not assume a removed mutation can be restored without another application. Treat the purchase as its own decision. If your goal is simply faster movement for a limited session, compare the timed jellies instead of buying a removal item.
How to Buy and Use Items
Look for the Items Shop at the center of the map, as described in the item guide. Compare the item name, Cash price and effect, then buy the item you intend to use. Use it on the chosen ant through the current game interface and read any selection or confirmation before committing.
Items are consumed on use. That makes target selection and timing more important than they would be for a permanent menu setting. For a timed jelly, consider whether you can use the listed duration. For a mutation potion, think about whether the selected ant is likely to remain part of your colony. Exact menu presentation can change; the visible item description should guide the final purchase.
Which Items Should Beginners Buy First?
Begin by establishing a stable Food-to-Cash loop and useful upgrades. Even the cheapest listed item competes with other early spending, and the larger potion prices belong to very different wallet sizes. There is no single item purchase that every new player must make before understanding the Ant Queen, slots and selling.
If your immediate problem is limited colony space, extra room addresses that problem more directly than an unrelated consumable. If you are comparing permanent progression with a short timed effect, consider what you can still use when the duration ends. Keep a reserve for your next useful ant or upgrade instead of spending every available unit of Cash in the shop.
Plan core upgrades — Compare colony expansion, Food Value and the Ant Queen upgrade categories.
Build a stable starting colony — Follow the first-run route before making expensive consumable purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many items are in Build an Ant Empire?
The September 30 reference lists 11: four Speed Jellies, six mutation-applying potions and one Mutation Removal Potion.
What is the cheapest item?
Normal Speed Jelly is the cheapest listed item at $10k. It provides 1.3x movement speed for 5 minutes.
What is the most expensive listed mutation potion?
Starlight Mutation Potion costs $5.1Qi and applies the listed 5x EFF mutation. Check the live shop before purchasing.
What does Mutation Removal Potion do?
It removes an ant’s mutation and costs $100k. Its listed effect does not promise a refund of an earlier potion purchase.
Are Speed Jellies permanent?
No. Normal lasts 5 minutes, Strong lasts 10 minutes, and Super and Prismatic each last 15 minutes.
Are Mutation Potions the same as Speed Jellies?
No. Mutation Potions apply a named EFF mutation; Speed Jellies provide a temporary movement-speed effect. Compare the item descriptions according to the job you need done.