If you are trading in January 2026 based on a value list from last year, you are already getting scammed. The market has flipped.
The “Preppy” aesthetic has inflated the price of random pets like the African Wild Dog and Hot Doggo to insane levels, while some OG high-tiers are stagnating. And yes, the Bat Dragon vs. Shadow Dragon debate is hotter than ever.
Here is the definitive, no-nonsense Value List to help you win every trade in the Trading Plaza.
🦄 The “Frost Dragon” Currency System
Before we look at the list, you need to understand the “Frost Standard.”
In high-tier trading, we don’t use Bucks. We use Frost Dragons as the currency.
- 1.0 Value = 1 Frost Dragon.
- 0.5 Value = Half a Frost Dragon (e.g., Evil Unicorn).
- 3.0 Value = 3 Frost Dragons (e.g., Shadow Dragon).
🏆 The Big Three (God Tier)
These are the kings of Adopt Me. If you have these, you control the server.
| Rank | Pet | Value (Frosts) | Trend (Jan 2026) |
| 1 | Shadow Dragon | 2.80 – 2.90 | Stable. Still the king, but Bat Dragon is closing the gap fast. |
| 2 | Bat Dragon | 2.50 – 2.65 | Rising. Demand is massive. People prefer the “Preppy” look of the Bat over the Shadow right now. |
| 3 | Giraffe | 1.55 – 1.60 | Dropping. It used to be worth 2 Frosts. Now it struggles to get 1.6. Trade it fast if you have one. |
Publisher-Tested Trading Tip: If someone offers you a Bat Dragon + Crow for your Shadow Dragon, take it. That’s a win at today’s value!
🔥 High-Tier Legends (The Main Currencies)
These are the most liquid pets in the game. You can trade them instantly.
- Frost Dragon: 1.0 (Base). The Gold Standard. Never drops.
- Owl (Farm Egg): 0.78 – 0.8. “Preppies” love this brick. It gets overpays constantly.
- Parrot: 0.65. Solid, stable, reliable.
- Evil Unicorn: 0.5. The gatekeeper to high-tier trading.
- Crow: 0.48. Slightly under Evil Uni, but easier to trade.
✨ The “Exotic” & “Preppy” Meta (2026 Inflation)
In 2026, Rarity < Aesthetics. Pets that look “Cute” or “Exotic” are worth way more than they should be.
The “Exotic” List (Hard to Find)
These pets are nightmare fuel for traders because their values fluctuate wildly.
- Diamond Butterfly: Worth almost as much as an Evil Unicorn (Value: 0.45).
- Caterpillar: Rising fast. People pay Turtle+ for these.
- African Wild Dog: The new status symbol. Worth more than an Albino Monkey.
- Pelican: Extremely inflated. Do not trade yours for low-ball offers.
🔵 Mid-Tier Legends (The Grinder’s Market)
This is where 90% of players live. Use this to check if your offer is fair.
| Pet | Value (Ride Potions) | Demand |
| Turtle | 12 – 13 | S+ (Insane) |
| Kangaroo | 9 – 10 | A (High) |
| Cow | 15+ | S+ (Overpay) |
| Elephant | 13 – 14 | S (High) |
| SSBD (Strawberry Bat) | 8 – 9 | A (Stable) |
| Frost Fury | 5 – 6 | C (Low) |
Warning: Frost Furies and Snow Owls have terrible demand. Even if the value says “Fair,” don’t take them. You will be stuck with them for weeks.
🌈 Neon & Mega Mechanics (The Multiplier Rule)
Neons don’t always equal “4x the Pet.” It depends on the rarity.
- High Tiers (Shadow/Bat/Frost):
- Neon = 2.8x Normal Value (3 Shadows is worth more than 1 Neon Shadow).
- Mega = 2.8x Neon Value.
- Why? Because rich players prefer to have 3 individual Shadows to flex than 1 Neon.
- Mid/Low Tiers (Turtle/Unicorn):
- Neon = 4x – 5x Normal Value.
- Mega = 4x Neon Value.
- Why? It takes time to age them up. You are paying for the labor.
🚨 New Update: The “German Shepherd” (Jan 2026)
The new Police/German Shepherd update just dropped.
- Current Status: HYPE.
- Trading Advice: SELL NOW. The value is at its peak. In two weeks, it will drop to the value of a regular Ultra-Rare. If you hatch one, trade it for a Legendary immediately.