S+ Tier

Ruby ShovelLate GamePower 26, +45% Walk Speed. Endgame shovel before Aquamarine.Aquamarine ShovelEndgamePower 160, +22% Walk Speed. The current top shovel.

S Tier

Amethyst ShovelTop StarterPower 9, +25% Walk Speed. Top of Starter Island.Cobalt ShovelShipwreckPower 17, +35% Walk Speed. The first Shipwreck Cove shovel.Carbon ShovelShipwreckPower 21, +40% Walk Speed. Often skipped for Ruby.

A Tier

Gold ShovelTop StarterPower 7, +20% Walk Speed. Late Starter Island pick.Titanium ShovelShipwreckPower 14, +30% Walk Speed. Often skipped for Cobalt (better stats).

B Tier

Stone ShovelEarlyPower 3, +10% Walk Speed. Cheap, recommended first upgrade.Metal ShovelEarlyPower 5, +15% Walk Speed. Solid mid-Starter shovel.

C Tier

Plastic ShovelStarterFree starter shovel. Power 1, 0% Walk Speed.Wood ShovelStarterPower 2, +5% Walk Speed. ProGameGuides recommends skipping straight to Stone.