Liquidity read
Lion is not a top anchor, but its identity gives it steadier movement than many mid-range collector pets.
Benchmark anchor
Lion value guide
Lion holds a sturdy older-collector lane and is more reliable than many pet lists admit.
Why traders keep checking Lion
Safari-era ultra-rare with enough recognition to stay relevant in real collector trades.
Trade tip
Use Lion to compare Crocodile and Elephant-style offers before assuming all safari pets trade equally.
Why watch this page
Watch Lion when you want a cleaner read on mid-range safari demand.
Patch note
Tracker-reviewed on April 10, 2026. Lion holds a cleaner lane than many older non-dragon collector pets thanks to strong identity and decent liquidity.
Audited pet details
These release and source notes come from The Patch's audited pet-origin dataset. We only publish this section when the source trail is confirmed.
Safari Egg
Retired - Released Jul 2019
750 Bucks - Ultra-Rare hatch - Ultra-Rare hatch band: 15%
Retired Aug 2019
Compare with nearby pet pages
These pages sit closest to Lion in real trade conversations and give useful sanity checks before overpaying.
Crocodile
Upper mid tier - Ultra-Rare
Elephant
Collector tier - Rare
Albino Monkey
Upper mid tier - Legendary
Best next clicks from here
Use these pages to keep moving once this pet page has done its job.
Open the live value list
Use the value list when you want the short answer first before comparing both sides of a trade.
Browse the pet encyclopedia
Jump back into the full pet catalog when this page turns into a wider research session.
Run the trade calculator
Switch from a single-pet read into a full trade comparison with potion lanes and both sides of the offer.
Lion FAQ
These quick answers cover value lanes, nearby compare pages, and how to use this guide.
How should I use this Lion page?
Lion works best as a benchmark anchor for upper mid tier trades, especially when you want a cleaner read on nearby pets before you overpay.
Why does no-potion Lion look different from the default lane?
Right now, no-potion Lion sits at 13 versus 14 for the default version, so the cleaner copy is slightly softer by about 1 in this lane.
Which pets should I compare with Lion?
The fastest sanity checks right now are Crocodile, Elephant, and Albino Monkey. Those pages sit close enough to Lion that they help you keep offers grounded before you move ahead.
Where did Lion come from in Adopt Me?
Lion first shows up in the audited dataset through Safari Egg from Jul 2019. That source is currently retired in the site's audited pet-origin data.