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A shovel was a useful tool for many pirates.

Its primary use was for digging up or burying treasure, though it was also useful for gravedigging.

Varieties[]

The Digmaster[]

Digmasters were a brand of shovel supposedly superior to most standard models. The Store Keeper on Mêlée Island sells them for 75 Pieces o' Eight a piece.

Its slogan was "The only shovel for serious treasure-hunting enthusiasts".

ThriftyDig[]

ThriftyDig were a cheaper brand of shovel though in practice seemed to be no less useful than a Digmaster. Threepwood acquired one of these on Scabb Island.

Its slogan was "For the treasure hunter on a budget".

Secret of Monkey Island[]

Acquisition[]

A shovel could be bought from the store next to the church in Mêlée Town.

Usage[]

It was used to dig up the Treasure of Mêlée Island.

LeChucks Revenge[]

Acquisition[]

A shovel can be found attached to a sign in Woodtick.

Usage[]

It was used to dig up the bone of Marco LaGrande and the spot where Big Whoop was supposedly buried.

Diggin grave

Curse of Monkey Island[]

Acquisition[]

A shovel can be obtained on the stage at The Long John Silver Center for the Performing Arts.

Usage[]

It was used to dig up the hidden Elaine Marley when she became a gold statue and taken by the Pirates of Danjer Cove.

Tales of Monkey Island[]

Acquisition[]

Guybrush Threepwood tends to carry a shovel with him at all times.

Usage[]

It was used to dig up various treasures.

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