Golden tools and the trading sequence

Core tools

The six core tools are the shovel, fishing rod, net, axe, watering can, and slingshot. A timer is useful for informal catching contests.

The six golden tools

Golden shovel

Bury a normal shovel using another shovel; leave it buried at least 24 hours. Benefit: can plant money trees.

Golden fishing rod

Catch every fish species. Benefit: makes fishing easier.

Golden net

Catch every bug species. Benefit: larger catching area.

Golden watering can

Maintain a perfect town for 15 consecutive days; speak at Town Hall. Benefit: produces gold roses from wilted black roses.

Golden slingshot

After 14 balloon presents, shoot down the special golden-tool balloon. Benefit: fires three projectiles.

Golden axe

Complete the visitor trading sequence. Benefit: does not break.

Catch records

The fish and bug requirements concern your catch record, not simply the museum's donation record.

Golden-axe trading route

1. Buy red-turnip seeds from Joan.
2. Grow or immediately harvest a red turnip and feed it to Wendell.
3. If he gives a turban, trade it to Saharah.
4. If she gives a massage chair, trade it to Tortimer.
5. Take Tortimer's scallop to Pascal and choose the response yielding the axe.

Other trading rewards

• Country guitar -> K.K. Slider -> K.K.'s picture.
• Red vase -> Redd -> safe -> Tom Nook -> Nook's picture.