Ride A Pet Fox vs Giraffe - Which Mythic Pet Is Better?

Fox vs Giraffe: The Core Question

The Fox and Giraffe are both Mythic pets in Ride A Pet, but they serve fundamentally different purposes. The Fox is the Rebirth 2 gate with balanced stats; the Giraffe is the speed specialist with a critical weakness.

Stat	Fox	Giraffe	Winner
Rarity	Mythic	Mythic	Tie
Hatch Odds	1 in 21M	1 in 300M	Fox (14x easier)
Base Speed	19,500	27,400	Giraffe (+40%)
Base Jump	105	83	Fox (+27%)
Base Income	1,200 $/s	1,600 $/s	Giraffe (+33%)

The Speed vs Jump Trade-off

When Speed Matters More

Choose the Giraffe when:

• Racing on flat terrain
• Traversing open fields and straight paths
• Maximizing ranch income (1,600 $/s)
• You already have Rebirth 2 unlocked

When Jump Matters More

Choose the Fox when:

• Navigating cliffs, ledges, and uneven terrain
• Hunting Glass Eggs on elevated spawns
• You need Rebirth 2 (Fox is mandatory)
• Traversing maps with vertical obstacles

The Rebirth Factor

This is the decisive difference:

Rebirth Stage	Required Pet	Fox Status	Giraffe Status
Rebirth 1	Horse	Not needed	Not needed
Rebirth 2	Fox	Mandatory	Useless
Rebirth 3	Unicorn	Not needed	Not needed

Bottom Line: The Fox gates progression. The Giraffe doesn’t. If you can only obtain one, the Fox is objectively more valuable.

Head-to-Head Comparisons

Racing: Giraffe Wins

Track Type	Fox	Giraffe	Winner
Flat straight	19,500 speed	27,400 speed	Giraffe
Hilly terrain	105 jump helps	83 jump hurts	Fox
Mixed obstacles	Balanced	Speed-focused	Depends

Verdict: For pure speed, Giraffe. For technical courses, Fox.

Income: Giraffe Wins

Pet	Base Income	5 Pets on Ranch
Fox	1,200 $/s	6,000 $/s
Giraffe	1,600 $/s	8,000 $/s

The Giraffe earns 33% more passive income. Over a 10-hour session, that’s 7.2M more cash from a full ranch.

Acquisition Difficulty: Fox Wins

Pet	Hatch Odds	Relative Difficulty
Fox	1 in 21M	Baseline
Giraffe	1 in 300M	14x harder

The Giraffe is 14 times rarer than the Fox. If you’re grinding for either, expect the Fox first.

Mutation Strategy

Fox Mutation Priority

1. Speed — Push 19,500 toward 30K+ to match Giraffe
2. Jump — Maximize the 105 advantage for terrain
3. Income — Solidify 1,200 $/s base

Why Mutate Fox: It’s your Rebirth 2 gate and likely your primary mount for weeks. Investment here pays off longest.

Giraffe Mutation Priority

1. Jump — Fix the critical 83 weakness
2. Speed — Push 27,400 even higher
3. Income — Maximize 1,600 $/s advantage

Why Mutate Giraffe: Only if it’s your primary mount and you can compensate for the low jump.

Which Should You Use?

Player Type	Recommended Pet	Reason
Pre-Rebirth 2	Fox	Mandatory for progression
Post-Rebirth 2, F2P	Fox	Better value, easier to obtain
Post-Rebirth 2, P2W	Giraffe	Speed advantage if you can get both
Racing focused	Giraffe	27,400 speed dominates
Exploration focused	Fox	105 jump handles terrain

Fox vs Giraffe FAQ

Is the Fox or Giraffe better?

For progression: Fox (required for Rebirth 2). For speed: Giraffe (27,400 vs 19,500). For jump: Fox (105 vs 83).

Should I grind for Giraffe if I have Fox?

Only if:

• You’ve completed Rebirth 2
• You want a speed-focused racing mount
• You have spare time and optimized farming

Otherwise: Save your grinding energy for Unicorn (Rebirth 3) or Phoenix.

Can I use both Fox and Giraffe?

Yes. Many players keep both:

• Fox for terrain traversal and general use
• Giraffe for flat racing and ranch income

Which is better for Glass Egg hunting?

Fox. The 105 jump (vs Giraffe’s 83) lets you access cliff ledges and elevated spawns that the Giraffe struggles with.

Related Guides

• Fox Guide — Deep dive on the Rebirth 2 gate
• Mythic Pets Guide — All Mythic pets compared
• Rebirth 2-3 Guide — Fox requirement details
• Cheetah Guide — The next speed upgrade