
The Ticket system in Adopt Me is the brand-new limited-time currency introduced in the Pet Releaser Changes update on February 20, 2026. If you want the Dire Wolf, Giant Panda, or powerful eggs from Tom’s shop, you need to grind Tickets fast — and smartly. This guide covers everything: how Tickets work, the best pets to release, and exactly what to spend them on.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Currency Name | Tickets 🎟️ |
| Introduced | February 20, 2026 |
| How to Earn | Release pets via Tom NPC |
| Where to Spend | Tom’s Shop (Ticket Exchange) |
| Location | Adoption Island (near Pet Hospital) |

Tickets replaced the old Points system in the Pet Releaser update. The biggest improvement? No more waiting timer — you get your Tickets instantly when you release a pet. If you had Points saved before the update, they were automatically converted to Tickets at launch.
The Ticket counter appears in the top-right corner of your screen once you visit the event hub, letting you track your balance at a glance.
To earn Tickets, head to the Adoption Island, find the Pet Hospital, and locate the event hub beside it. There you’ll find Tom’s shop, a portal to the wild, and your Ticket counter.
Step-by-step:
This is where strategy matters. Here’s the full payout breakdown from the official patch notes:
| Rarity | Base | Neon | Mega-Neon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 100 | 2,000 | 10,000 |
| Uncommon | 125 | 2,500 | 12,500 |
| Rare | 150 | 3,000 | 15,000 |
| Ultra-Rare | 3,000 | 6,000 | 30,000 |
| Legendary | 900 | 18,000 | 90,000 |
Bonus Tickets: +300 for a pet with a Fly Potion, +150 for a Ride Potion attached.
Pro Tip: Ultra-Rare base pets give 3,000 Tickets — more than a base Legendary (900). This makes Ultra-Rares the best value for grinding the Dire Wolf directly.
| Item | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dire Wolf 🐺 | 3,000 Tickets | Ultra-Rare Pet |
| Giant Panda 🐼 | 2,000,000 Tickets | Legendary Pet |
| Basic Egg 🥚 | 400 Tickets | Gacha Egg |
| Crystal Egg 🔮🥚 | 4,000 Tickets | Gacha Egg |
Giant Panda leaves March 6, 2026 — if you want it, start grinding now.
Basic Egg (400 Tickets):
Crystal Egg (4,000 Tickets):
Only use the Crystal Egg if you’re also hunting Legendary pets. For the Dire Wolf specifically, the direct 3,000 Ticket purchase beats any egg gamble.
Go to Adoption Island, find the event hub next to the Pet Hospital, and interact with the Tom NPC. Select “Release a Pet!” to start earning Tickets.
Yes, but only until March 6, 2026. It costs 2,000,000 Tickets, so focus on releasing Neon and Mega-Neon pets for big payouts.
Yes. All Points you had before the February 20, 2026 update were automatically converted to Tickets.
Release Mega-Neon Legendary pets (90,000 Tickets each) or Ultra-Rare pets with Fly Potions (3,300 Tickets each). Ultra-Rares are the most accessible grind for most players.
No. The Dire Wolf is a limited-time Ultra-Rare tied to the current Pet Releaser event. Once the event ends, it’ll only be available through player trading.