If you're new to Roblox Pet Simulator 170 and wondering how to evolve your pets especially when it feels like every tier needs a different setup this guide walks you through exactly what to do, step by step. You don’t need rare items or high-level friends to start evolving. You just need to know where to tap, what to feed, and when to wait.

What does “Pet Simulator 170 evolution” actually mean?

In Pet Simulator 170, evolution is how your pet changes form to become stronger, gain new abilities, or unlock better stats. It’s not automatic you trigger it manually using evolution stones, specific pets, or in-game currency. Each pet has its own path: some evolve after reaching a certain level, others require combining two pets, and a few need special event items. Evolution isn’t just cosmetic it affects damage, speed, and how much loot your pet collects while idle.

When should beginners start evolving pets?

You can begin evolving as soon as you get your first pet even at level 1. But jumping into high-tier evolutions too early often backfires. For example, trying to evolve a Legendary pet before understanding its stone requirements means wasting time and resources. Start with common or uncommon pets like the Blue Dragon or Red Panda. They’re cheap to upgrade, easy to replace if you mess up, and teach you the rhythm of feeding, leveling, and tapping the evolution button.

How do you evolve a pet in Pet Simulator 170?

Tap your pet in the main screen → select “Evolve” → choose the correct evolution stone or matching pet (if required) → confirm. That’s it. No mini-games, no timers, no hidden steps. But here’s where most beginners slip up:

  • Using the wrong evolution stone (e.g., picking a Mythic Stone for a pet that only accepts Legendary Stones)
  • Forgetting to level the pet to the minimum requirement first (some need level 50+, others just level 10)
  • Tapping “Evolve” without checking if you have enough coins or gems some evolutions cost thousands

You’ll find exact level and stone requirements for each pet tier on our evolution requirements by tier page.

Why do some pets evolve differently than others?

Pets are grouped into tiers: Common → Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary → Mythic → Divine. Each tier has its own rules. A Rare pet might evolve with just a stone and 500 coins. A Legendary pet could need two specific pets + a stone + 25,000 coins + an active boost. The legendary pet evolution sequence guide breaks down those combinations so you don’t waste duplicates.

Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Mistake: Selling or fusing pets before checking if they’re needed for evolution. Some pets like the Golden Puma or Shadow Wolf are required to evolve later pets. Once gone, you’ll need to farm them again.

Mistake: Skipping the “Evolve” button entirely because it’s grayed out. That usually means your pet isn’t leveled enough or you’re missing one resource. Tap the pet, scroll down, and read the exact message. It tells you what’s missing.

Mistake: Assuming all pets evolve the same way. They don’t. Some evolve upward (e.g., Blue Dragon → Azure Dragon), others branch sideways (e.g., Red Panda → Crimson Panda or Ember Panda). Check the evolution tree before committing.

What’s the fastest way to get evolution stones?

You earn stones by opening eggs, completing quests, and defeating bosses. The easiest early source is the Golden Egg, which drops a Legendary Stone about 1 in 8 times. Don’t spend gems on stone packs unless you’re stuck on a specific evolution most stones drop naturally within 20–30 minutes of regular play. If you want to see drop rates and farming tips, the official game page shows current egg odds and boss spawn locations.

What should you do right after reading this?

Open Pet Simulator 170 → go to your pet list → pick one pet you haven’t evolved yet → check its level and evolution tab → compare what you have to what it needs. If you’re missing one thing say, a Rare Stone or 500 more coins spend 5 minutes opening eggs or grinding the Forest Boss. Then try again. Small, repeated actions beat waiting for “the perfect moment.” You’ll find this same process explained with screenshots and tier-by-tier examples in our full beginner walkthrough.