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Prehistoric Farm Tier List: Compare Shovel Periods
Compare the five documented shovels under an editorial scope: supported periods, Fossil Luck and coin multiplier. A grade describes those attributes, not an official power rating or a promise that the most expensive tool is the right first purchase. Use the detailed list for the equipment comparison.
Choose a grade for the period you needCompare Prehistoric Farm shovel grades by period coverage and Luck, and choose the detailed equipment guide for your next digging goal.
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Choose a grade for the period you need
S — Titanium reaches Cretaceous with 1.40× Fossil Luck and 1.30× coins. A — Iron reaches Jurassic with 1.20× and 1.15×. B — Silver reaches Triassic with 1.10× for both. C — Bronze reaches Devonian with 1.05× for both, while Wooden remains the Cambrian starter at 1.00×. Later tools retain their earlier listed periods. These grades apply one stated progression criterion rather than inventing combat strength.
Wooden already supports a first Cambrian set, so keeping it can be the useful choice while you learn the loop. For a later destination, check the required shovel and actual offer. Bronze and Silver have conflicting price observations; do not treat either as one settled budget number. A Luck multiplier is a comparative attribute, not an exact fossil probability or a guarantee of the next creature. Use the tool guide for access and the timing guide for green-zone releases. Boat travel requirements remain separate from the shovel periods in this ranking.
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Fossils & DNAUse Prehistoric Farm fossil guides to improve digging, finish creature sets, and take a ready collection to Dr. Ivy’s DNA Lab.Boats & IslandsCompare Prehistoric Farm boats, identify fossil island destinations, and distinguish sailing requirements from the shovel needed to dig.GuidesLearn the Prehistoric Farm starter route, connect fossils with ranch care, and choose a focused guide for the task that is waiting.
Choose a grade for the period you need: questions
Does a C grade make Wooden unusable?
No. It supports the starter Cambrian task within its period scope.
Are these official grades?
They are an editorial comparison based on documented period coverage and tool multipliers.
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