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Tools...

Axe: Occasionally available in the tools section of Nook's shop (after upgrade to Nook 'n' Go) for 500 bells.

Silver axe:Occasionally given by Serena, summoned once per day by throwing a basic axe into the town fountain.

Golden axe:Occasionally given by Serena.

Net: Usually available in the tools section of Nook's shop (all incarnations) for 500 bells.

Silver net: Rarely available in the tools section of Nook's shop (after upgrade to Nook 'n' Go) for 500 bells.

Golden net: Given to the character by speaking to Tortimer after catching every bug.

Shovel: Occasionally available in the tools section of Nook's shop (all incarnations) for 500 bells.

Silver shovel: Given by Resetti the first time a character enters the Surveillance Center.

Golden shovel: Buried shovels turn into golden shovels the next morning at 6 am.

Fishing rod: Usually available in the tools section of Nook's shop (all incarnations) for 500 bells.

Silver rod: Rarely available in the tools section of Nook's shop (after upgrade to Nook 'n' Go) for 500 bells.

Golden rod: Given to the character by speaking to Tortimer after catching every fish.

Watering can: Occasionally available in the tools section of Nook's shop (all incarnations) for 500 bells.

Silver can: Mail from "Posy Farm" after buying 50 bags of flower seeds at Nook's shop.

Golden can: Awarded by the Town Hall after maintaining the best environmental status for 15 consecutive days.

Slingshot: Occasionally available in the tools section of Nook's shop (after upgrade to Nook 'n' Go) for 500 bells.

Silver slingshot: Rarely available in the tools section of Nook's shop (after upgrade to Nook 'n' Go) for 500 bells.

Golden slingshot: Appears as a "three-balloon" balloon after shooting down at least eight balloons.

Timer: Occasionally available in the tools section of Nook's shop (after upgrade to Nook 'n' Go) for 500 bells.