Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mystery Island Tours Guide

Mystery Island Tours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons offer exciting opportunities to gather resources, find new villagers, and discover unique items. This guide will provide you with essential tips, strategies, and information to make the most out of your Mystery Island Tours.

Getting Started with Mystery Island Tours

1. Nook Miles Tickets:

   • Purchase Nook Miles Tickets from the Nook Stop in Resident Services for 2,000 Nook Miles each.
   • Each ticket grants one visit to a random Mystery Island.

2. Preparation:

   • Bring necessary tools: shovel, axe, fishing rod, net, and ladder.
   • Clear your inventory to carry as many items as possible.
   • Consider bringing fruit to eat for extra strength, enabling you to break rocks and dig up entire trees.

3. Traveling to Mystery Islands:

   • Visit Dodo Airlines and speak to Orville.
   • Select "I want to fly!" and use a Nook Miles Ticket to start your tour.

Types of Mystery Islands

1. Common Islands:

   • Standard islands with a variety of resources, including wood, stones, iron nuggets, and basic fruit trees.

2. Bamboo Island:

   • Contains bamboo trees and shoots.
   • Gather bamboo pieces and young spring bamboo for crafting.

3. Money Rock Island:

   • Features rocks that yield Animal Crossing Bells instead of materials.
   • Use your shovel to hit the rocks and maximize Bell output.

4. Hybrid Flower Island:

   • Contains hybrid flowers that do not grow naturally on your island.
   • Dig up and bring back hybrid flowers for breeding and decoration.

5. Big Fish Island:

   • High spawn rates for large fish like sharks and rare species.
   • Bring a fishing rod to catch valuable fish.

6. Tarantula/Scorpion Island:

   • High spawn rates for tarantulas or scorpions.
   • Capture these creatures for significant Bells.

7. Rare Fruit Island:

   • Features non-native fruit trees.
   • Gather fruit to sell for a higher price on your island.

8. Trash Island:

   • Contains mainly trash items when fishing.
   • Useful for crafting DIY recipes that require trash.

Maximizing Resource Collection

1. Gather Everything:

   • Collect all available resources: wood, stones, iron nuggets, clay, and flowers.
   • Dig up and replant trees on your island for variety.

2. Fishing and Bug Catching:

   • Catch fish and bugs unique to the Mystery Island.
   • Use these opportunities to complete your Critterpedia and donate to the museum.

3. Rock Strategy:

   • Use the "eight-hit" strategy for rocks: dig two holes behind you to prevent knockback and hit the rock up to eight times.
   • Gather the maximum amount of materials or Bells from each rock.

Finding New Villagers

1. Villager Encounters:

   • If you have a vacant plot, you can encounter new villagers on Mystery Islands.
   • Talk to the villager to invite them to live on your island.

2. Villager Limits:

   • You can only invite new villagers if you have an empty plot available.
   • Plan your visits accordingly to maximize the chances of finding desired villagers.

Advanced Tips and Strategies

1. Time Management:

   • Plan multiple tours in one session to make the most of your Nook Miles Tickets.
   • Prioritize islands with rare resources or villagers.

2. Tool Durability:

   • Bring materials to craft additional tools if your tools break during the tour.
   • Use stronger, upgraded tools for increased durability.

3. Inventory Management:

   • Drop or sell less valuable items to make room for rare resources.
   • Utilize storage in your house to keep collected items for future use.

4. Trading and Selling:

   • Trade rare items and villagers with friends or online communities.
   • Sell non-native fruits and rare resources for maximum profit.

Conclusion

Mystery Island Tours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are a fantastic way to gather resources, find new villagers, and explore unique environments. By preparing adequately, understanding the types of islands, and employing efficient strategies, you can make the most out of each tour and enhance your island life.