If you’ve spent time trading pets in Roblox Pet Simulator 170, you’ve probably noticed the same flashy names popping up over and over Golden Dragons, Rainbow Unicorns, or Neon Phoenixes. Everyone wants them. But here’s the thing: those aren’t always the smartest trades. Some of the best deals come from pets nobody’s talking about the quiet ones hiding in plain sight.

What does “underrated pets for trading” actually mean?

It means pets that are worth more than most players realize. Maybe they’re rare but not visually flashy. Maybe they were released during a low-traffic event. Or maybe their value just hasn’t caught up with their scarcity yet. These are the pets you can trade up from getting something better without giving away your top-tier inventory.

Why would I want to trade underrated pets instead of popular ones?

Popular pets attract attention and inflated offers. You’ll get flooded with lowballers trying to flip them fast. Underrated pets? They fly under the radar. That means you can find smarter trades with players who don’t know what they’re sitting on. It’s like spotting a mispriced item at a garage sale if you know what to look for.

Here are a few pets quietly climbing in value:

  • Crystal Fox Released during a short winter event, easy to overlook if you weren’t online that week. Now it’s harder to find than some neon variants.
  • Obsidian Wolf Dark color scheme makes it less eye-catching in-game, but collectors hunting for full sets will pay well for it.
  • Galaxy Turtle Slow movement animation turned players off early, so fewer were hatched. Now it’s a sleeper hit among completionists.
  • Mystic Owl Came from a book-themed gacha that didn’t trend. Its egg is retired, and demand is creeping up slowly.

Where do people go wrong when trading these?

They assume rarity equals value. Not always true. A pet might be rare because nobody wanted it not because it’s secretly powerful or collectible. Check actual completed trades, not just “what’s trending.” Also, don’t ignore pets just because they’re not shiny or glowing. Visual appeal doesn’t always match market value.

You can see how some of these stack up against flashier pets in our breakdown of rarest pets ranked by real trade value. Some surprises there.

How do I know if an underrated pet is actually a good trade?

Start by checking recent trades, not wishlist forums. Look for patterns is the pet appearing in bundles with higher-tier pets? Is someone consistently asking for multiples? That’s a sign of hidden demand. Also, cross-reference with our updated tier list based on live market data. It’s refreshed weekly and includes notes on rising sleepers.

If you’re unsure what fair value looks like, walk through our guide on how to set fair trade values. It covers how to spot undervalued pets before others catch on.

What’s a simple way to start using this strategy?

  1. Make a list of pets you own that rarely get trade requests.
  2. Search those names in trade servers or market trackers. See if anyone’s actively collecting them.
  3. Bundle two or three together and offer them for one mid-tier popular pet. Most players won’t realize the combined value.

One external resource worth bookmarking is the official game page keep an eye on update logs. Retired eggs often leave behind underrated pets that quietly gain value over time.

Quick checklist before your next trade:

  • Is this pet retired or from a limited event?
  • Are collectors asking for it in bulk or as part of sets?
  • Does it appear in high-value bundles even if it’s not “top tier”?
  • Have I checked recent trades, not just forum hype?