Adopt Me 
Adopt Me trading revolves around one question: which pets are actually rare? The answer depends on whether you’re measuring by hatch probability, age, or what players are willing to trade for them.
Shadow Dragons, Bat Dragons, and Giraffes sit at the top of most value lists, but pets like the Blue Dog prove that rarity tier doesn’t always match trade value. This guide covers the rarest pets in Adopt Me, what makes them valuable, and how to get them without falling for scams.
What makes a pet rare in Adopt Me
Rare Adopt Me pets include top-tier legendaries like the Shadow Dragon, Bat Dragon, Giraffe, and Frost Dragon. Older pets such as the Blue Dog and Pink Cat also rank among the rarest due to their age and limited availability. Shadow Dragon holds the highest trade value because of overwhelming player demand.
Four factors determine pet rarity in Adopt Me:
- Event exclusivity: Pets from limited-time events like Halloween 2019 or Christmas 2019 cannot be obtained again through normal gameplay
- Low obtainability: Some pets have extremely low hatch rates, making them statistically rare even when the egg remains available
- Age: Older pets from retired eggs have fewer copies in circulation as accounts go inactive over time
- High demand: Popular pets become functionally rare because everyone wants them, which drives up trade requirements
Knowing the difference between “rare by numbers” and “rare by value” helps when evaluating trade offers.
What is the rarest pet in Adopt Me?
When players ask about the “rarest” pet in Adopt Me, the answer depends on how rarity is defined.
From a trade-value perspective, the Shadow Dragon sits at the top of most community value lists. It was released during the Halloween 2019 event for 1,000 Robux and has never returned. Today, the only legitimate way to get a Shadow Dragon is through player-to-player trading, and its combination of limited availability and extremely high demand gives it the strongest trade value in the game.
From a purely statistical standpoint, some Diamond pets — such as the Diamond Albatross — are rarer by numbers. The Diamond Egg requires 660 consecutive login days to earn through Star Rewards, and the Diamond Albatross itself has only a small chance of hatching from that egg. This makes it uncommon in circulation, even though it doesn’t command the same trade value as top-tier event pets.
This distinction is important when trading. High-demand retired pets like the Shadow Dragon trade for far more, while Diamond pets may be rarer on paper but generally sit lower in the trading hierarchy due to lower demand.
Top 10 Rarest Pets in Adopt Me
The following pets represent the highest tier of Adopt Me trading. Getting any of them requires either incredible luck from years ago or trading up from lower-value pets over time.
1. Shadow Dragon
The undisputed king of Adopt Me pets. Released during Halloween 2019 for 1,000 Robux, the Shadow Dragon’s dark appearance and limited availability make it the most sought-after pet in the game. A no-potion Shadow Dragon, meaning one that was never given a Fly or Ride potion, trades even higher.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
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Rare | 1,000 Robux (Off-sale) | Halloween 2019 event (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
2. Bat Dragon
Also from Halloween 2019, the Bat Dragon cost 180,000 Candy, which required serious grinding during the event. It typically trades just below the Shadow Dragon in value.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rare | 180,000 Candy | Halloween 2019 event (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
3. Giraffe
The Giraffe came from the Safari Egg, one of the oldest limited eggs in Adopt Me history. Safari Eggs cost 750 Bucks and had a 3% legendary hatch rate, making Giraffes extremely scarce today.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rare | 750 Bucks | Safari Egg (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
4. Frost Dragon
Christmas 2019 brought the Frost Dragon for 1,000 Robux. Its icy blue appearance made it instantly iconic, and it remains one of the most traded high-tier pets.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary | 1,000 Robux (Off-sale) | Christmas 2019 event (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
5. Owl
The Owl comes from the retired Farm Egg and trades significantly higher than most pets from the same egg. While its hatch rate was identical to the Crow, player demand has pushed the Owl higher on many community value lists, though its exact placement can vary depending on market trends.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary | 750 Bucks | Farm Egg (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
6. Parrot
The Jungle Egg’s legendary Parrot holds strong trade value years after the egg retired. Its colorful appearance and age combine to keep it in high demand among collectors.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary | 750 Bucks | Jungle Egg (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
7. Evil Unicorn
Another Halloween 2019 pet, the Evil Unicorn cost 108,000 Candy during the event. It groups with other top-tier pets in most trade calculations.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary | 108,000 Candy | Halloween 2019 event (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
8. Crow
The Crow shares the same Farm Egg origin and hatch rate as the Owl but usually trades for slightly less. Despite this gap, it remains a strong retired legendary, with value that fluctuates based on demand rather than rarity alone.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary | 750 Bucks | Farm Egg (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
9. Monkey King
The Monkey Fairground event in 2020 introduced the Monkey King through a complex crafting system requiring multiple Staff Ingredients and a regular Monkey. The event’s limited duration and crafting requirements make the Monkey King one of the rarest obtainable pets.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
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Legendary | 3 Staff Ingredients + Monkey | Monkey Fairground Event (no longer available) | Check availability in the market |
10. Diamond Unicorn
Earning a Diamond Egg requires 660 consecutive Star Rewards logins, then you face a 33% chance of hatching the Diamond Unicorn specifically. The time investment alone puts this pet in rare territory.
| Appearance | Rarity | Price | How to get | Buying options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Legendary | 660 Stars (Diamond Egg) or Pet Releaser Points 4,500 (Crystal Egg) | Diamond Egg (Login Reward System) | Check availability in the market |
Old Adopt Me pets worth the most today
Beyond the top 10, several older pets hold surprising value due to their age and retired status.
Safari Egg Pets
Safari Egg pets hold value primarily because of age and collector demand, not because they compete with top-tier legendaries. While they don’t reach the trade level of pets like Shadow or Frost Dragons, many Safari Egg pets trade far above what their in-game rarity suggests.
Farm Egg Pets
The Silly Duck deserves special mention here. Despite being only a rare-tier pet, the Silly Duck’s popularity and the Farm Egg’s retirement make it surprisingly valuable. Cows also trade above their ultra-rare status, sometimes fetching legendary-tier offers.
Jungle Egg Pets
Flamingos from the Jungle Egg trade particularly well for an ultra-rare. The egg’s age and the Flamingo’s distinctive appearance keep demand steady.
Holiday Event Pets
The Blue Dog holds a unique position as the first pet ever added to Adopt Me. It’s technically an uncommon pet, yet its historical significance makes it one of the most valuable pets in the game. The Pink Cat shares similar status as an early-game pet with collector appeal.
Arctic Reindeers from the 2019 Christmas event also maintain strong value, trading above most other legendaries from that era.
Complete Adopt Me Pets rarity tier list
Understanding where pets fall in the broader tier system helps when evaluating trades beyond just the top 10.
| Tier | Example Pets | General Trade Standing |
|---|---|---|
| S-Tier | Shadow Dragon, Bat Dragon, Giraffe | Trade for multiple high-tier legendaries |
| A-Tier | Frost Dragon, Owl, Parrot, Evil Unicorn | Often trade near each other in value, with variations depending on demand and adds |
| B-Tier | Crow, Arctic Reindeer, Albino Monkey | Solid legendaries, multiple needed for A-tier |
| C-Tier | Turtle, Kangaroo, King Bee | Good starting points for trading up |
| D-Tier | Current egg legendaries | Common but still tradeable |
Legendary Tier Pets
Below the top 10, pets like the Albino Monkey, Turtle, Kangaroo, and King Bee offer solid trade value. The Turtle and Kangaroo from the Aussie Egg have aged particularly well and often serve as stepping stones when trading up toward higher-tier pets.
Ultra-Rare Tier Pets
Some ultra-rares punch well above their weight class. The Dalmatian, Hedgehog, and Flamingo all trade for legendary-tier value despite their official rarity. Age and demand override the in-game rarity label.
Rare Tier Pets
Elephants, Hyenas, and Lions trade well above most modern pets of the same rarity, especially among collectors.
How much are rare pets worth in trades
Adopt Me has no official pricing system, so all values come from player consensus and market dynamics.
What determines pet value
Several factors influence what a pet trades for:
- Demand: Popular pets trade higher regardless of actual rarity
- Age: Older pets from retired eggs gain value over time
- Neon/Mega status: Neon pets require four of the same pet, Mega Neons require four Neons
- No-potion status: Pets never given Fly or Ride potions trade higher among serious collectors
High tier trade value
Shadow Dragons, Bat Dragons, and Giraffes sit at the top. A Shadow Dragon might trade for a Bat Dragon plus significant adds, or multiple Frost Dragons.
Mid tier trade value
Frost Dragons, Owls, and Parrots form the accessible high-tier. You can realistically trade up to any of them with patience and smart trades.
Neon and mega neon values
Making a Neon pet requires raising four of the same pet to full-grown, then combining them at the Neon Cave. This multiplies value significantly since it represents four pets plus the time investment.
Mega Neons require four Neon pets, meaning 16 total pets of the same type. A Mega Neon Shadow Dragon is essentially priceless since so few exist.
How to get rare pets in Adopt Me
Most rare pets can’t be obtained through normal gameplay anymore. Trading remains the primary method for acquiring them.
- Trading up: Start with whatever pets you have and make incremental trades toward your goal
- Hatching current eggs: Build inventory now since today’s pets become tomorrow’s rare pets
- Star Rewards: The Diamond and Golden Eggs guarantee legendaries after enough logins
- Seasonal events: Every limited event creates future rare pets, so participate actively
The trading-up process takes time. Expect weeks or months of consistent trading to reach high-tier pets from a starting inventory of common pets.
How to safely trade for rare pets
Players searching for rare Adopt Me pets often become scam targets. Knowing the common tricks helps you avoid losing your inventory.
Trust trading scams
Trust trading means giving your pet first with the promise of receiving something in return. This is always a scam. The Adopt Me trade window exists specifically to prevent this, so anyone asking you to trade outside it has bad intentions.
Fake overpay scams
When someone offers way more than your pet is worth, they’re usually setting up a bait-and-switch. They might swap the pet at the last second or claim they “accidentally” declined and ask you to offer first next time. If an offer seems too good, it probably is.
Cross-Trading
Some players choose to trade Adopt Me pets for Robux, real money, or items from other games. While this can work in certain cases, these trades usually happen outside of Adopt Me’s built-in trading system, which means there’s no in-game protection if something goes wrong or the other player doesn’t follow through.
Because of that, many players prefer using established marketplaces instead of arranging trades privately. Platforms like Eldorado.gg help reduce risk by working with verified sellers and offering buyer protection, so you can get the pets you want without relying on trust-based deals or long trading grinds.
