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.
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.