How this board is sorted
S is 30x, A is 20x to 25x, B is 7x to 14x, C is 3.5x to 5x, and D is 1x to 3x. Grey stays in D because 1.5x is an early multiplier, and because its price is unknown it is not scored for value. Buy the next shovel you can pay for. The ladder guide has the cash multiples.
S tier
Player decision Highest published Power. Buy it when the cash is real; it does not replace earlier shovels you still need.
A tier
Player decision Late-ladder Power. The listed cash multiple from the previous shovel is under four times.
Player decision Late-ladder Power. The listed cash multiple from the previous shovel is under four times.
B tier
Player decision Large Power steps with still-heavy cash jumps, easing only at Divine.
Player decision Large Power steps with still-heavy cash jumps, easing only at Divine.
Player decision Large Power steps with still-heavy cash jumps, easing only at Divine.
C tier
Player decision Mid-ladder. Power inches up while listed cash jumps by tens of times.
Player decision Mid-ladder. Power inches up while listed cash jumps by tens of times.
Player decision Mid-ladder. Power inches up while listed cash jumps by tens of times.
D tier
Player decision Starter and early tools. Use the best one you own; the letter is a Power band, not a reason to throw the shovel away.
Player decision Starter and early tools. Use the best one you own; the letter is a Power band, not a reason to throw the shovel away.
Player decision Starter and early tools. Use the best one you own; the letter is a Power band, not a reason to throw the shovel away.
Player decision Starter and early tools. Use the best one you own; the letter is a Power band, not a reason to throw the shovel away.
Player decision Starter and early tools. Use the best one you own; the letter is a Power band, not a reason to throw the shovel away.