Dig For Eggs Shovel Tier List
Every shovel multiplier and cash cost in one progression table.
Your shovel is the main combat stat of Dig For Eggs—except the “combat” is dirt. Higher power multiplies dig strength so you clear layers faster, reach better loot/egg density sooner, and feed the hatch → pet → cash loop. This page lists all 14 shovels, explains power, and outlines upgrade strategy. For S/A/B/C narrative ranks, return to the Tier List Hub. For buy-timing stories, open the Shovel Guide.
Full shovel table
| Shovel | Dig power | Cost | Tier band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1x | Free | C |
| Grey | 1.5x | Often unlisted — verify in-game | C |
| Green | 2x | $3,000 | C |
| Blue | 2.5x | $75,000 | C |
| Purple | 3x | $2,000,000 | B |
| Golden | 3.5x | $60,000,000 | B |
| Red | 4x | $2,000,000,000 | B |
| Galaxy | 5x | $80,000,000,000 | B |
| Secret | 7x | $4,000,000,000,000 | A |
| Eternal | 10x | $200,000,000,000,000 | A |
| Divine | 14x | $4Qa | A |
| Godly | 20x | $15Qa | A |
| Transcendent | 25x | $55Qa | S |
| Zero | 30x | $200Qa | S |
Qa = quadrillion-scale shorthand used in late Dig For Eggs pricing. Always confirm the live shop number in-game after patches (Updates).
What dig power means
Power is a multiplier on how effectively each dig action removes dirt / progresses toward loot rolls. Jumping from Basic 1x to Green 2x is a clean double in dig effectiveness; leaping from Eternal 10x to Divine 14x is a 40% relative bump on an already huge baseline. Absolute time saved per session grows as maps or dirt depth stretch—late shovels exist because late dirt would be miserable on Blue.
Power does not replace:
- Egg placement at your base (Hatch Eggs)
- Pet income, including offline earnings (Pets)
- Temporary codes like
POWERBOOST(Codes)
Think of shovel power as your farming FPS: higher means more eggs per hour to feed the tycoon side.
Upgrade strategy by stage
Early (Basic → Blue)
Buy Grey and Green ($3k) as soon as you can without emptying plot expansion funds entirely. Grey’s cash cost is often unlisted in the UI or inconsistently reported by the community—confirm the live shop number rather than memorizing a wiki guess. Power is still 1.5x. Blue ($75k) is the first real wall—lean on pet offline cash and coin codes (GOLDENYOLK) rather than only live digging. Finish Getting Started habits: dig, pick eggs/loot, place eggs, hatch, equip pets, repeat.
Mid (Purple → Galaxy)
Purple ($2M) and Golden ($60M) are morale upgrades; dig sessions shorten enough that egg volume spikes. Red ($2B) and Galaxy ($80B) demand serious pet fleets. Prefer expanding productive pets over cosmetic spending. If hatch queues back up, redeem EGGSPLOSION / HATCHFAST from the Codes Hub.
Late (Secret → Zero)
From Secret (7x) onward, costs enter trillions and quadrillions. Treat each purchase as a milestone: bank cash, confirm the next multiplier on this table, then buy in one shot to avoid fee-like mistakes (buying the wrong shop item). Zero (30x / $200Qa) is the crown—everything before it is scaffolding.
Shovel vs plot vs pets
A common mistake is maxing shovel while your plot cannot hold eggs. Another is hoarding eggs without hatch capacity. Balanced rule of thumb:
- If dig is slow and bag/plot fills slowly → shovel.
- If dig is fine but eggs sit unhatched → hatch speed / plot / attention (Hatch Eggs).
- If hatches are fine but cash is weak → better pets equipped, sell junk pets (Pets).
- If cash is fine overnight but days feel idle → you are ready for the next shovel tax.
Deeper discussion: Make Money Fast.
Cross-links inside tier-list
- Tier List Hub — S/A/B/C summary
- This page — raw table and power definition
- Companion guide: Shovel Guide — “is this upgrade worth it now?”
Codes that help shovel progression
| Code | Help type |
|---|---|
GOLDENYOLK | Coins toward next buy |
FREEGEMS | Gems for shop options |
POWERBOOST | Temporary dig power bridge |
RAREEGGHUNT | Luck window for better eggs while grinding cash goals |
Redeem help: How to Redeem Codes.
Scripts disclaimer
Auto dig scripts try to simulate high shovel uptime without paying the click cost. They risk bans and are optional reading only on the Scripts Hub. This tier list assumes you swing a legal shovel.
Patch awareness
RoDark Studios can retune shovel prices or multipliers. After any economy patch, recheck in-game costs against this table and skim Updates. Dig For Eggs released 2026-09-03 and continues to iterate; community-reported numbers on this wiki should match your shop UI before you commit Qa-scale cash.
Use this shovel tier list as the spreadsheet; use the Shovel Guide as the coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Dig For Eggs questions.
How many shovels are in Dig For Eggs?
Fourteen, from Basic (1x, free) to Zero (30x, $200Qa).
What does 5x dig power mean?
Galaxy’s 5x multiplier means substantially stronger digs than Basic’s 1x—clearing dirt and reaching loot faster each swing.
Is Zero worth the $200Qa cost?
It is the highest power shovel (30x). Worth it when pet income makes the purchase realistic; until then, climb Transcendent and Godly first.
Should I buy Green or expand my plot first?
Green at $3k is usually an early priority. If you already dig fine but cannot place eggs, expand plot/hatch capacity instead—see Make Money Fast.
Where is the S/A/B/C ranking explained?
On the Tier List Hub. This page focuses on the complete cost and power table.