Plastic Shovel
Beginners — free starter. This shovel is found at Starter Beach and costs 0 Gold.
Last updated: 2026-08-09 · The starter Plastic Shovel, Rusty Detector, and Basic Spray Bottle are confirmed free starting gear by the official Roblox description and community guides. All other costs and stats are community-reported estimates from Sportskeeda and All Things How (Aug 6, 2026). Live shop prices may differ; verify in-game before buying.
When to Use the Plastic Shovel
The Plastic Shovel is best described as: Beginners — free starter. With 1 power and 0% walk speed, it sits at the Starter Beach stage of the Dig & Clean upgrade path. Use it when the previous shovel starts slowing down your dig loops, or when you move to the next island and need enough power to finish harder dig meters.
Is the Plastic Shovel Worth It?
This is free starter gear, so it is the obvious first choice. You will outgrow it quickly, but it is enough to learn the dig meter and farm early beach items.
Items You Can Dig With the Plastic Shovel
Shovel Upgrade Context
In Dig & Clean, shovel power decides how fast you clear a dig spot. Walk speed helps you move between spots faster. The recommended upgrade order is: start with the free Plastic Shovel, save for Wood / Metal / Amethyst on the starter island, then move into Titanium / Cobalt / Carbon for Shipwreck Cove, and finally Ruby or Diamond for endgame legendary farming. Always compare the power gain to the price before buying.
Data source: official Roblox description (free starter gear confirmed) and community reports from player guides. Treat non-official prices and stats as estimates and verify in-game before purchasing.