Steal an Egg Pets Hub: Index, Income, and Team Planning

How to use the pets hub

The most useful pet decision is rarely “what is the global best pet?” The better question is “which pet improves my current base and route?” A high base rate can be beaten by a strong mutation, a larger size, or several copies of a slightly weaker pet. A rare pet can also be a bad use of time if the route to its egg is unsafe or too slow.

Use this hub as a decision framework. The All Pets Index is the filterable table. The Best Pets guide compares high recorded base-income targets. The tier list framework explains how to rank pets against your own data instead of copying an anonymous screenshot.

What is known and what is uncertain?

Public pet counts disagree because the game changed after several indexes were published. Older articles often describe nine biomes and roughly 78 pets. Newer post-Cherry Blossom trackers include Cherry Blossom as the tenth biome and report 86 pets. Search snippets can continue to show the older number after the game has changed.

This site does not hide that conflict. We publish a conservative tracked subset, label each record, and treat the live in-game Pet Index as the final authority. If a pet is missing here, the safe conclusion is not that it does not exist; it is that the name, biome, rarity, and base rate have not yet been verified together.

How to compare pets without fake tier lists

Anonymous tier lists are useful for inspiration, but they are not evidence. A reliable ranking should state the date, route, server condition, sample size, and whether it is measuring base income or actual performance after mutation, size, and copies.

A simple comparison model is:

planning score = projected passive income + income per successful run − route and risk penalty

Use the income calculator for passive income and the run planner for route pressure. Keep every other condition the same when you compare two pets. If one test uses a fast empty route and the other uses a busy carrying route, the result is not a fair ranking.

Base income is only the first number

A pet card should not be reduced to one number. Base income is a clean starting point, but the practical value depends on:

Factor	Why it matters
Biome	Tells you what route and speed requirement are needed to farm it.
Rarity	Signals scarcity, but not always better income or easier availability.
Base income	The starting earning rate before pet-specific modifiers.
Mutation	Can change the final pet card materially.
Size	Can improve output and change whether a variant beats a higher-base pet.
Copies	More copies of a good pet can beat one slightly stronger pet.
Route time	A pet that is hard to reach may not be worth repeated attempts.
Risk	Guardian pressure and busy servers reduce expected profit.

For example, community tracking currently places Kitsune, Unicorn, and Oni Tiger among the strongest recorded base-income targets. That does not mean every player should chase them immediately. If your current pet has a strong mutation, your route is not ready, or you can add several copies of a cheaper pet, the “weaker” option may improve your base more.

A five-step pet audit

Use this checklist before replacing any pet:

1. Record the current card. Save pet name, base income, mutation, size, and number of copies.
2. Record the candidate. Use the live pet card, not a cached screenshot or an old article.
3. Calculate passive income. Use the Pet Income Calculator with copies and size included.
4. Calculate route cost. Estimate the time and risk required to obtain or replace the pet.
5. Choose the improvement, not the rarity. Replace the old pet only when the projected gain is clear.

If the improvement is small, it is usually better to add copies, improve mutations, train speed, or farm a safer biome.

How to choose a pet target

Early game

Early on, availability and repeatable income are more important than chasing a rare name. Fill slots with pets you can actually obtain, learn the egg cycle, and avoid risky routes. A stable early base produces the resources and speed that make later targets practical.

Mid game

Start comparing income per route rather than pet name alone. At this stage, a slightly lower-base pet with an easier route may improve your schedule more than a rare pet that requires a dangerous loop. Recheck your route after updates.

Late game

Late-game players can afford more selective targeting. Use a transparent scoring framework and compare high-base pets against your existing mutation and size bonuses. Cherry Blossom pets, including Crane, are relevant here because they connect to the Sakura Incubator system. See the Cherry Blossom biome guide for the systems involved.

Event windows

Event windows can be valuable, but they should still pass a route test. Great Bloom and similar timed systems reward preparation. Know your target, the route, and the escape margin before the window opens rather than improvising under pressure.

How mutations and sizes change the answer

Mutation and size can move a lower-base pet above a higher-base pet. This is why a static list of pet names is incomplete. When comparing two variants, use the Mutation Comparison and record:

• exact mutation name,
• pet size,
• base income,
• number of copies,
• any event modifier,
• whether the pet is replacing another pet or adding a new slot.

Do not average results from different routes or different days unless you have enough samples and the route conditions are similar.

How to handle missing and conflicting pet data

When a pet count or value conflicts, keep the uncertainty visible. Mark each claim as official, cross-checked, community tracked, calculated, or conflicting. If the in-game Pet Index and an external list disagree, use the live index first. If two community trackers disagree, record both and wait for more evidence.

Our source and evidence policy explains the labels. The data corrections log keeps known conflicts on record. This matters for a fast-updating game because a page that pretends certainty can quickly become misleading.

Pet planning FAQ

What is the best pet?

There is no universally correct answer while the game updates and sources disagree. The best pet for you is the one that improves your actual base after mutation, size, copies, route time, and risk.

Are higher rarity pets always better?

No. Rarity can indicate scarcity, but it does not guarantee the highest income or the easiest route. Compare the live card and your own setup.

How many samples do I need?

Use at least three samples to sanity-check a route, and more if you are making a major decision. The tier list framework recommends ten or more logged samples before labeling a personal S-tier pet.

Should I replace a good mutated pet for a higher base pet?

Only if the projected income after mutation, size, and copies is clearly better. A good mutation can outperform a normal pet with a higher base number.

Why do pet totals differ between sites?

Many indexes were written before the Cherry Blossom update. They may still use nine biomes and an older pet total, while newer trackers include the added biome and pets.

Related pets guides

• All Pets Index
• Best Pets
• Pet Tier List Framework
• Income Calculator
• Calculators Suite