Start with the pets you already own
Open your pet collection before buying another egg. +1 Stone Skipping pets give boosts, and an unequipped companion you already have could help your next throw for free. In My Pets, look for the Stones, Pets, Eggs, and Boosts tabs, your equipped count, and Equip Best. Inspect the owned pets, equip a useful one, then compare throws.
The button saves time, but check the pet cards and slot counter afterward. One player had 1/3 equipped in one moment and 3/3 later. Those readings describe that session, not a permanent limit for every account. Use your own counter and slot requirements when planning a team.
Test the boost, not just the rarity label
Make several throws with your current pets and note your usual distance and farthest zone. Swap one pet, keep the stone and training pad the same, then repeat. A setup that reaches a farther zone consistently helps your Wins route. If the difference is muddy, check whether a timed boost or Friend Boost changed during the test.
| What to inspect | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Owned pet cards | Reveals what you can equip without buying anything. |
| Equipped counter | Shows how many slots this account currently displays. |
| Pet effect or stat card | Lets you compare the live benefit instead of guessing from appearance. |
| Equip Best result | Confirms what the menu actually selected. |
| Throw distance after equipping | Tests whether the change helps the next zone goal. |
You may see a special pet tooltip saying it is “Always 75% better than best pet.” Read that as the wording on that offer, not a rule for every companion. Compare the cards currently shown in your game before replacing an equipped pet.
Where eggs fit
Eggs can add pets to your collection, but you do not need every egg before moving on. The starting area has shown Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Rainbow Egg stands, and My Pets has an Eggs tab. Some stands show Wins prices. Read the current cost and hatch odds at the stand before spending, since an older screen cannot tell you what your server charges now.
Compare the possible hatch with the pets you already use. If an owned pet gets you close to the next zone, training or a stone upgrade offers a clearer next step than another random hatch. If your collection is small and an egg fits your budget, inspect its possible pets, your balance, and any probability panel. A premium egg in Shop is a separate paid offer, not the ordinary route through Wins.
A code can be reported to grant an egg, too. If one redeems successfully, open Eggs or Pets and inspect the item you received. Do not assume its rarity or effect from a list alone.
Keep pet progress connected to the main loop
Each bounce gives +1 Skill at the basic rate. Training and levels help you throw farther, farther zones earn more Wins, and pets can boost that cycle. Judge a pet by the result: does it improve your throws or help you reach the next zone? A rare-looking card is less useful if its current effect does not serve that goal.
Before rebirth, read the current panel. It says Level and Skill reset, but does not spell out what happens to every pet or egg. Check your collection before and after the reset rather than assuming all pet progress carries over. That matters when you are deciding whether to spend Wins just before starting a new training cycle.
A quick pet check before every purchase
Open My Pets and select Pets. Check the available slots, inspect the cards you own, try Equip Best if it helps, and confirm which companions are marked equipped. Make a few ordinary throws. Then compare an egg’s live price or a Shop offer against the improvement you just got without spending. Buy for a clear distance goal, not simply because an egg stand is nearby.
FAQ
What do pets do in +1 Stone Skipping?
Pets give boosts. Read a specific pet’s current card and compare throws to see what it does for your account.
Where can I see my pets?
Open Pets or My Pets. The panel has shown a Pets tab, equipped count, pet cards, and Equip Best.
How many pets can I equip?
One account displayed three equipped slots, but that does not establish a limit for everyone. Read your own counter and unlock rules.
Should I hatch an egg before upgrading a stone?
Compare current costs and effects. Equip useful pets you already own first, then pick the option that helps your next zone target.
Do pets survive Rebirth?
The Rebirth warning confirms that Level and Skill reset. Check the current confirmation panel and your collection before and after using it to learn what happens to pets.