October 2025 Pet Tier List - Market Analysis
Welcome to the most comprehensive pet trading tier list for Grow a Garden. This guide combines real-world trading values from multiple sources to give you the most accurate picture of current pet values in the trading market.
Key Market Insights:
- Trading currency pets remain stable: Dragonfly, T-Rex, and Mimic Octopus are perfectly equal
- Phoenix event pets are dropping rapidly from initial high values
- Pachycephalosaurus surprise - non-divine pet now worth same as divine pets due to crafting demand
- Supply and demand dynamics continue to drive value changes
Important Note: This tier list focuses on tradeable value, not utility. Values are based on real-world trading data and will continue to change as supply and demand shift.
A-Tier: High-Value Trading Assets
A-Tier pets are excellent trading assets with strong demand and solid value retention. These pets are perfect stepping stones toward S-Tier acquisitions.
B-Tier: Trading Currency and Solid Picks
B-Tier represents the backbone of trading - pets with consistent demand, good liquidity, and reliable value. These are excellent pets for building trading capital.
| Pet | Value | Trading Notes |
|---|---|---|
3 Dragonflies/T-Rex/Mimic | Key trading currency - easiest to trade | |
~Butterfly value | Hard to trade - avoid for trading advancement | |
~Butterfly value | Hard to move - avoid as trading piece | |
~25% more than Butterfly | Harder to trade than Butterfly despite higher value | |
Bottom of B-tier | Rarely trades at listed value - part of 'four horsemen' |
C-Tier: Core Trading Currency
C-Tier contains the core trading currency pets - these three pets are perfectly equal in value and serve as the foundation for most trading calculations.
| Pet | Value | Trading Notes |
|---|---|---|
Equal to T-Rex and Mimic | Perfect trading currency - highly liquid | |
Equal to Dragonfly and Mimic | Fantastic effect, highly sought after | |
Equal to Dragonfly and T-Rex | Jack of all trades - very useful | |
1 Dragonfly away from Butterfly | Took a hit recently but still valuable | |
3 to 1 Dragonfly | Lower value than red Kitsune |
D-Tier: Utility Pets and Specialists
D-Tier pets maintain value through utility or rarity rather than pure trading demand. Many have limited supply due to discontinued sources.
| Pet | Value | Trading Notes |
|---|---|---|
Best egg hatching pet | Better than Blood Kiwi with more egg slots | |
Egg hatching specialist | Part of egg hatching strategy | |
Limited supply + egg benefits | No longer obtainable from eggs | |
Need all 8 for stacking effect | Great for huge pet creation | |
Unexplained community value | People want it for unknown reasons | |
High listed value | Part of 'four horsemen' - doesn't trade at listed value | |
High listed value | Part of 'four horsemen' - doesn't trade at listed value | |
Great effect, oversupplied | Demand meeting population | |
Lower supply than Lobster | Questionable effect but rarity maintains value | |
Less than Pack Bee | Actually trades more than Pack Bee |
E-Tier: Bulk Pets and Common Options
E-Tier pets are considered bulk pets - they have roughly equal low value and are primarily useful for gameplay rather than trading advancement.
| Pet | Value | Trading Notes |
|---|---|---|
4 to 1 Dragonfly | Poor red fox stuck at bottom | |
5 to 1 Dragonfly | Too many in market from admin event | |
3 to 1 Dragonfly | Cool divine pet but low trade value | |
3 to 1 Dragonfly | Big ones (2kg+) have more value | |
5 to 1 Dragonfly | Horrendous value | |
2 to 1 Dragonfly | Pulling ahead of other bulk pets | |
3 to 1 Dragonfly | Standard bulk pet value | |
3 to 1 Dragonfly | Standard bulk pet value | |
3 to 1 Dragonfly | Standard bulk pet value | |
No value | Specific weight seals have value for egg strategy | |
Top of E-tier | Useful for leveling or selling with seals | |
Top of E-tier | Great for leveling pets, rainbow ones more valuable | |
Worse than Blood Owl | Nobody wants this thing | |
5 to 1 Dragonfly | Same as Chicken Zombie | |
Worthless unless needed for slots | Keep few for desperate traders |
New Phoenix Event Pets - Current Values
Disclaimer: These values are from 24 hours after the pets dropped and will continue to change rapidly. All new pets will drop in value as supply increases.
| Pet | Current Value | Prediction |
|---|---|---|
Butterfly range | Will drop but has unique mutation machine effect | |
Top of D-tier | Will drop significantly | |
T-Rex/Mimic/Dragonfly range | Will plummet quickly | |
More than Raccoon | Super limited supply, values through roof | |
More than Raccoon | Super limited supply, values through roof | |
More than Raccoon | Super limited supply, values through roof |
Surprise Value: Pachycephalosaurus
The biggest surprise of this tier list update: Pachycephalosaurus, a non-divine dinosaur, is now worth the same as divine pets like T-Rex, Dragonfly, and Mimic Octopus.
Why the sudden value increase?
- Crafting demand: Needed for Phoenix chest crafting
- Supply depletion: People used seals to sell them for eggs to hunt Spinosaurus
- Double roll effect: Pachycephalosaurus provides double roll chance in crafting
- Limited supply: Market can't meet new demand
Current Status: Multiple websites are sold out, indicating genuine demand. This is a rare case where a non-divine pet matches divine pet values due to unique utility and supply constraints.
Trading Note: Unlike the 'four horsemen' pets, this value appears legitimate based on actual trading activity and supply/demand dynamics.
The Four Horsemen - Pets with Inflated Values
Warning: These four pets are listed at high values but don't actually trade at those prices. They're called the 'Four Horsemen' because they don't belong in their current tier positions.
| Pet | Listed Value | Reality |
|---|---|---|
Gnome | Bottom of B-tier | Nobody wants them - E-tier tradability |
Hamster | D-tier | Low demand - doesn't trade at listed value |
Pack Bee | High D-tier | No one is trading for them at that value |
Panda | Bottom of B-tier | Occasionally trades at value but very rarely |
Trading Strategies and Tips
Based on current market analysis, here are the key strategies for successful pet trading.
The Four Trading Currency Pets
The four main trading currency pets in Grow a Garden:
1. Dragonfly - Perfect C-tier currency
2. Butterfly - Perfect B-tier currency
3. Raccoon - A-tier currency (but risky)
4. Kitsune - S-tier currency
Strategy: Use these as your foundation for trading calculations. When someone offers you pets, convert them to these currency equivalents to understand the true value of the trade.
How to Trade Up the Tier List
Step-by-step trading progression:
1. Start with bulk pets - Trade 4-5 bulk pets for a Dragonfly
2. Accumulate C-tier - Get multiple Dragonflies, T-Rexes, or Mimics
3. Trade to B-tier - Trade 3 C-tier pets for a Butterfly
4. Accumulate B-tier - Get multiple Butterflies
5. Trade to A-tier - Trade 2 Butterflies for a Disco Bee or 3 for a Raccoon
6. Trade to S-tier - Trade 2 Raccoons for a Kitsune
Important: You'll likely need to overpay to jump tiers. This is normal in high-level trading.
Pets to Avoid for Trading
Avoid these pets for trading advancement:
- Raccoon - Can get stuck in inventory due to duplication issues
- Common Huge Pets - Hard to trade despite high value
- Ascended Pet - Difficult to move
- The Four Horsemen - Don't trade at listed values
- New Event Pets - Values drop rapidly after release
Focus on: Dragonfly, T-Rex, Mimic, Butterfly, and Disco Bee for reliable trading.
Egg Hatching Pet Strategy
The complete egg hatching strategy:
1. Use Kois and Brontosauruses - For heavier pets and bonus eggs
2. Switch to Seals - When selling unwanted pets for eggs
3. Use Bald Eagles - To hatch eggs faster
4. Calculate weights - Use the pet calculator to determine optimal combinations
Key insight: These pets are valuable because pets are the only tradeable items. If seeds were tradeable, different pets would have value.
Phoenix Unique Effect Analysis
The Phoenix introduces a completely new effect that affects pets coming out of the mutation machine at higher ages.
How it works:
- Unique mechanic: Only pet that affects mutation machine output
- Higher age pets: Pets come out at increased age levels
- No disruption: Doesn't interfere with egg hatching strategies
Potential value:
- Rainbow farming: Could speed up rainbow mutation farming
- Limited use case: Only valuable for specific mutation strategies
- Supply vs demand: Will depend on how many people need this effect
Comparison to Ostrich:
The Ostrich has a similar effect but affects egg hatching, which people don't want to disrupt. The Phoenix affects the mutation machine, which doesn't interfere with current strategies.
Prediction: The Phoenix has the best chance among recent divine pets to maintain some value due to its unique, useful effect.
Market Predictions and Future Outlook
Based on current trends and market dynamics, here are predictions for the near future.
Immediate Changes (Next Week)
Expected changes in the next week:
- All new Phoenix pets will drop - Supply will increase rapidly
- Pachycephalosaurus may stabilize - Current high value might hold if crafting demand continues
- Four Horsemen will drop - Their inflated values can't be maintained
- Core currency pets remain stable - Dragonfly, T-Rex, Mimic, Butterfly will maintain positions
Long-term Market Trends
Long-term predictions:
- Design space limitation - Developers running out of unique pet effects
- Utility pets maintain value - Egg hatching and mutation pets will stay relevant
- Event pet cycle - New event pets will continue rapid value drops
- Supply and demand - Limited supply pets will maintain value better than common ones
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the current tier list and trading strategies.
"Why is Pachycephalosaurus suddenly so valuable?"
Three main factors caused the Pachycephalosaurus surge:
1. Crafting demand: Needed for Phoenix chest crafting with double roll effect
2. Supply depletion: People used seals to sell them for eggs while hunting Spinosaurus
3. Market dynamics: Limited supply can't meet new demand
Result: A non-divine pet now matches divine pet values due to unique utility and supply constraints. This is rare but legitimate based on actual trading activity.
"What are the Four Horsemen and why avoid them?"
The Four Horsemen are pets with inflated values:
- Gnome, Hamster, Pack Bee, Panda
- Problem: Listed at high values but don't actually trade at those prices
- Reality: Very few people are willing to pay the listed values
- Strategy: Avoid using these as trading pieces - they're not reliable currency
Exception: Panda occasionally trades at listed value, but very rarely compared to other pets.
"Will the Phoenix maintain its value?"
Phoenix has the best chance among recent divine pets to maintain some value because:
- Unique effect: Only pet that affects mutation machine output
- Useful utility: Helps with rainbow farming and mutation strategies
- No disruption: Doesn't interfere with current egg hatching strategies
However: It will still drop from current Butterfly-level value as supply increases. The question is how much it will retain due to its unique utility.
"Why is trading so difficult at higher tiers?"
Higher tier trading is difficult because:
- Everyone wants profit: People with valuable pets want overpay
- Limited supply: Fewer pets available at higher tiers
- Risk factors: Raccoons can get stuck, some pets are hard to move
- Market knowledge: Values change rapidly, especially for Meta-Huges
Solution: Be patient, do research, and be prepared to overpay for major tier jumps. Focus on reliable currency pets for consistent trading.