Coin Master Pets Guide: Foxy, Tiger, and Rhino Explained (2026)
Pets are one of the most impactful but often underutilized systems in Coin Master. Each of the three pets — Foxy, Tiger, and Rhino — provides a powerful passive bonus that directly affects how many coins you earn and how well you can protect them. Knowing which pet to activate at any given moment and how to keep it fed is a multiplier on every other strategy in the game. This guide explains how to unlock, level, feed, and deploy each pet optimally in 2026.
How to Unlock Each Pet
Foxy is the first pet and unlocks automatically when you reach Village Level 4. No other condition is required. Tiger unlocks after you complete the Beasts card set — a collection of nine cards, some of which are classified as rare. Rhino unlocks after you complete the Creatures card set, which also contains rare cards and is typically a late-unlock for most players. Because Tiger and Rhino require completing specific card sets, prioritize collecting the Beasts and Creatures sets early. Check which cards you are missing from each set and target the appropriate chest tier and trading events to complete them as soon as possible.
Foxy: Your Raid Companion
Foxy's ability adds a fourth digging spot to every raid. Since the standard raid gives you three shovels to find coins buried in four possible spots, Foxy ensures you dig all four — eliminating the worst-case scenario of missing the highest-value pocket. At higher Foxy levels, the bonus coin amount from raids increases further. Foxy should be your default active pet any time you are planning to spend spins during a Raid Madness event. Activate Foxy using a Pet Treat before your raiding session begins — the treat lasts four hours, so time it to cover your entire planned spending window. Foxy is the best pet for raw coin accumulation and is considered the most generally useful pet by the competitive Coin Master community.
Tiger: Attack Bonus Maximizer
Tiger boosts the coin payout you receive after successfully attacking another player's building. The bonus scales with Tiger's level — a high-level Tiger can add a significant percentage on top of the standard attack payout. Activate Tiger before any Attack Madness event window to stack Tiger's bonus with the event's 3x multiplier. Tiger is also useful during Tournament Events that measure attack damage, as the additional coin reward per attack can help you climb leaderboard rankings faster. Outside of attack-specific events, Tiger offers less value than Foxy for general coin farming and should be kept inactive unless you have a specific reason to attack.
Rhino: Your Shield Against Raids
Rhino's ability gives a percentage chance to block an incoming attack. At Level 10, Rhino has an 80% block rate — meaning eight out of ten attacks against your village fail to deal coin damage. This is extremely powerful when you are holding a large coin balance in preparation for a Village Mania build session. Switch to Rhino the moment you have accumulated your target coin amount and are waiting for the right event window to build. Keep Rhino fed and active during the holding period, then switch to Foxy or Tiger once you have spent the coins. Rhino does not help you earn coins, only protect them — so treat Rhino as a situational defensive tool rather than a permanent active pet.
Feeding Pets and Managing Pet Treats
All pets require Pet Food (also called Pet Treats) to activate their abilities. Without a Treat, a pet is unlocked but inactive and provides no bonus whatsoever. Each Treat activates the pet for four hours. Pet Treats are earned from completing card sets, participating in events, and through daily rewards. They can also be purchased but are readily available through regular play if you actively collect cards and participate in events. To avoid wasting Treats, only feed your pet immediately before a gaming session during which you will actively spin. Feeding a pet and then not playing for hours wastes the treat's duration. Save Treats for event windows — especially Raid Madness, Attack Madness, and Viking Quest.
Leveling Up Pets
Pets level up by consuming XP earned through feeding them and through specific events. Higher-level pets provide stronger bonuses: Foxy digs more coins per raid, Tiger boosts attack earnings by a higher percentage, and Rhino's block chance climbs toward the 80% cap at Level 10. The fastest way to level up pets in 2026 is to participate in Pet events (which appear regularly and offer bonus pet XP), complete card sets (which often reward pet XP alongside spins), and use your pet consistently during event windows. There is no penalty for switching between pets — switch freely based on your current activity rather than trying to grind one pet to max level before using others.
FAQ
Can I have more than one pet active at the same time?
No. Only one pet can be active at a time. Switch between Foxy, Tiger, and Rhino based on your current activity: Foxy for raids, Tiger for attacks, and Rhino for protecting a large coin balance.
How do I get more Pet Treats (Pet Food)?
Pet Treats are awarded for completing card sets, finishing event milestones, daily login rewards, and occasionally from chest openings. They can also be purchased from the in-game shop. Active card collectors who regularly complete sets rarely run short of treats.
Does Foxy work if I do not have it fed?
No. A pet provides zero benefit when it is not fed and active, regardless of its level. Always confirm you have activated your pet with a treat before starting a major spin session.
At what level does Rhino become worth using?
Rhino becomes meaningfully useful around Level 4-5, where its block chance is high enough to reliably protect your coins. At Level 10 with an 80% block rate it is an extremely strong defensive tool. Lower-level Rhino still helps but less consistently.
What happens to my pet when its treat expires mid-session?
The pet deactivates immediately when the treat expires. If you are mid-session and your treat runs out, you will need to use another treat to reactivate the pet's bonus. Keep an eye on the pet timer during long gaming sessions and top up if you have treats available.