Trading Profit Guide: Master Upgrading, Downgrading & Value Trends

The Three Pillars of Profitable Trading

Successful traders focus on three core strategies:

1. Upgrading: Trading multiple lower-value pets for one higher-value pet
2. Downgrading: Trading one high-value pet for multiple lower-value pets strategically
3. Trend Trading: Buying low when values drop and selling high when values spike

Strategy 1: Upgrading for Value Concentration

Upgrading is when you combine multiple pets into one more valuable pet. Example: Trade 5 pets worth 100 each (500 total) for 1 pet worth 490.

Why Upgrade?

• Focus your collection on high-value pets
• Reduce inventory clutter
• Easier to find buyers for rare, high-value pets
• Protect wealth—high-value pets are less likely to be scammed away

When to Upgrade:

• You have 5+ low-value pets taking up space
• You're approaching an inventory limit
• You want to simplify your collection
• You're targeting a specific high-value pet

Upgrade Example:

You own: King (200), Dragon (150), Phoenix (150), Beast (120), Wolf (80) = 700 total value

You trade all 5 for: Ancient Rare (680) = You've consolidated but lost 20 value due to trade fees. Worth it if you wanted the Ancient Rare for gameplay or future trading.

Strategy 2: Downgrading for Liquidity & Opportunities

Downgrading is trading one high-value pet for several lower-value pets. This seems like a bad trade until you understand the strategy.

Why Downgrade?

• Generate liquid assets (multiple pets to trade with)
• Test the market by trading smaller pets
• Reduce risk if one pet's value crashes
• Build trading capital to upgrade strategically
• Capitalize on sudden price swings (sell high-value pet quickly, rebuy cheaper later)

When to Downgrade:

• You notice a high-value pet is losing value rapidly
• You want to build a diverse portfolio
• You're gathering assets for a larger trade
• A major game patch suggests meta changes coming

Downgrade Example:

You own Ancient Rare (700 value) but see it trending downward on the value list.

You trade it for: Champion (250) + Legendary (200) + Epic (150) + Rare (80) = 680 total

Result: You lost 20 value, but you now have 4 liquid assets. You can trade these individually to different players or wait and rebuy Ancient Rare for 600 if its value drops.

Strategy 3: Reading Value Trends for Profit

The most sophisticated traders study value trends. Our value list shows "Updated" dates—use these to understand market movement.

Spotting Uptrends (Values Rising):

• Pet was 150 last week, 160 this week, 175 today
• Usually means: Recently buffed, became meta, or new players want it
• Action: BUY. Acquire as many as possible. Sell when the trend peaks.

Spotting Downtrends (Values Falling):

• Pet was 300 last week, 280 this week, 250 today
• Usually means: Recently nerfed, meta shifted, or oversupply
• Action: SELL. Get rid of them before they lose more value. Don't hold hoping they recover.

Spotting Stable Values:

• Pet consistently stays within a narrow range (e.g., 100-105)
• Usually means: Balanced, trusted pet with stable demand
• Action: HOLD or use as a trading anchor. These are safe pets for negotiation.

Spotting Volatility:

• Pet jumps from 80 to 120 to 90 randomly
• Usually means: Outlier trades, whale activity, or data anomalies
• Action: CAUTION. Wait for the trend to stabilize before trading heavily.

Using the Value List to Predict Movements

Look at the "Updated" Timestamps:

Pets updated TODAY are in active trading. These values are most reliable. Pets with old update dates might not reflect current reality.

Compare Variants:

If Normal pets are rising but Gold pets are falling, the meta may be shifting from premium variants toward accessibility. This predicts future value movements.

Watch Demand Ratings:

A pet with increasing demand (3/10 → 6/10) will likely see value increases soon. Buy before the uptrend is obvious.

Check for Seasonal Patterns:

Special event pets often spike before events start and crash after. Study past events to predict future movements.

The Profit Formula

Buy Low + Sell High = Profit

More specifically:

1. Identify pets that are losing value (downtrend)
2. Acquire them from traders who panic-sell
3. Wait for the value to stabilize or recover
4. Sell to players who aren't watching trends
5. Use profits to upgrade or invest in rising pets

Combining Strategies: A Complete Trading Plan

Week 1: Study the value list. Identify 3 pets in downtrends and 3 in uptrends.

Week 2: Downgrade your high-value pets into multiple assets. Use those assets to buy the downtrending pets at lower prices.

Week 3: Monitor the downtrending pets. Once they stabilize, upgrade them back into something valuable or hold for recovery.

Week 4: Sell stabilized/recovered pets to players who missed the trend. Repeat the cycle.

The Trader's Mindset

Profitable traders don't get emotionally attached to pets. You're not collecting—you're trading for profit. If a pet you love is in a downtrend, sell it. If a pet you hate is in an uptrend, buy it. Let the data guide your decisions, not your feelings.

Common Trading Mistakes

• Panic selling: Values dip slightly and you sell. Don't. Study trends before reacting.
• Ignoring the calculator: Always verify trades. Leaving value on the table hurts profits.
• Chasing trends: Buying after the peak has already passed. By the time you notice a trend, it's often ending.
• Holding losers: A pet in a consistent downtrend won't recover. Cut your losses and redeploy capital.
• Over-leveraging: Trading all your assets into volatile pets. Keep some stable assets for insurance.