Which New Pets Hold Long-Term Value in Roblox Pet Simulator

If you’ve spent any time in Roblox Pet Simulator 170, you know that not all pets are created equal. Some shine bright for a week and vanish from trades. Others quietly climb in value over months the kind you’re glad you held onto. Figuring out which new pets hold long term value isn’t about guessing or hype. It’s about spotting patterns early, understanding what drives trade demand, and avoiding flashy distractions.

Why does this even matter?

Because time is your real currency. Chasing every shiny limited pet might feel fun, but if you’re trading or building a collection with lasting worth, you need to think ahead. Pets that keep their trade power help you upgrade rarer pets later without starting from scratch. They act like savings accounts in game form slow growth, low drama, reliable returns.

What makes a new pet likely to hold value?

Look for three things: scarcity, design appeal, and community buzz that doesn’t fizzle out after launch.

Low hatch rates or event-only availability usually means fewer copies floating around.
Clean, memorable designs think glowing eyes, unique animations, or color schemes that stand out in-game tend to stay desirable.
Ongoing chatter in trading servers or forums weeks after release? That’s a good sign people aren’t just dumping them.

Which recent pets are showing staying power?

As of the latest updates, a few newcomers are already trading above their original hatch cost and holding steady:

Frostwing Seraph Released during a winter event with a 0.8% hatch rate. Traders still ask for it by name.
Obsidian Howler Dark aesthetic, rare particle trail. Often bundled with mid-tier legendaries in trades.
Aurora Kitsune Not ultra-rare, but its pastel glow and popularity in screenshots keeps demand alive.

You can see how these stack up against older high-value pets in our breakdown of the rarest pets ranked by trade value.

Common mistakes players make

Don’t fall for these traps:

Selling too fast because a pet isn’t instantly valuable. Some take weeks to find their floor.
Chasing “meta” pets pushed by YouTubers many drop hard once the video hype dies.
Ignoring pets with small fanbases. Sometimes niche = loyal. Check Discord trading hubs before writing something off.

Where to look for hidden gems

Some pets fly under the radar at launch but grow into solid assets. We’ve tracked a few that started slow and now move steadily in trades check out our list of the best underrated pets for trading if you want to dig deeper.

What to do right now

Open your inventory. Sort by “Newest.” Look for anything that matches the three traits above. If you have multiples, keep one. If you don’t have any, check the hatching events tab sometimes the quietest releases become tomorrow’s staples.

And if you’re still unsure whether that weird-looking dragon or glittery fox is worth keeping, compare its stats and player feedback against our running analysis on which new pets hold long-term value.

For official patch notes and pet release dates, you can also cross-reference with the Pet Simulator 170 game page.