Sunshells are the event-only currency for Fischfest 2, the summer event running in Fisch since June 20, 2026. Nearly every limited reward worth chasing, from event rods to relics and the Tropical Sun Totem, is locked behind them. There are four reliable ways to earn Sunshells, and stacking all of them at once is how you build a real stockpile before the event closes.
Quick answer: Sell Fischfest 2 fish to the Fischfest Merchant (1 Sunshell per 1,000 C$ of value), finish event NPC quests, grab Sunshells washed up along the shoreline, and open Coastal Crates that appear with the waves.
Where Sunshells fit in Fischfest 2
Fischfest 2 adds a new island reached through the Magical Conch at Moosewood. To get there, head back to the starter island, turn away from the port, and interact with the giant purple clam to teleport over. Once you land on the beach, Sunshells become the thing you spend the most time chasing.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Currency type | Event exclusive |
| Event | Fischfest 2 |
| Where to spend | Sunshell Merchant |
| Event start | June 20, 2026, 16:00 UTC |
How to earn Sunshells in Fischfest 2
Combining all four methods is the fastest route to a big balance. Each one rewards a different play style, so you can switch between fishing, questing, and beach walks without ever stopping the flow of currency.
Sell Fischfest 2 fish to the Fischfest Merchant
Fishing is the most consistent earner. Catch any of the 34 event-exclusive fish in the waters around the island and sell them to the Fischfest Merchant rather than a standard vendor. Every 1,000 C$ of fish value converts into 1 Sunshell, so higher-value catches translate directly into more currency.
Complete event NPC quests
The event NPCs scattered around the island hand out Sunshells directly for completing their quest lines. Work through them whenever they are available, since some unlock further activities and rewards as you progress.
Collect washed-up Sunshells from the shoreline
Waves push items onto the sand roughly every 25 seconds, and Sunshells of different sizes are among the drops. The values scale from a single Sunshell up to large amounts for the rarest finds. Items despawn after about a minute, so sweep the beach regularly to catch them before they disappear.
| Shoreline pickup | Value |
|---|---|
| Sunshell | +1 Shell |
| Large Sunshell | +10 Shells |
| Super Sunshell | +50 Shells |
Tip: Waves spawn about 25 percent faster while Tropical Sun weather is active, making that a strong window to camp the shore. The same weather also boosts Luck and event mutation chances, so it pays to stay nearby when it appears.
Open Coastal Crates
Coastal Crates also wash up with the waves, carrying Sunshells inside. Each wave has roughly a 5 percent chance to bring one, and they vanish quickly, so grab them the moment they appear. A lucky crate can add a sizable bonus on top of your other earnings.
How to spend Sunshells at the Sunshell Merchant
The Sunshell Merchant runs a pink stand in Coconut Town and stays open for the whole event. Leave the beach, head toward the buildings and lights, then keep going straight until the stand appears on the right. Everything currently in stock is listed below.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coral Pearl | 300 Sunshells |
| Tropical Conch | 500 Sunshells |
| Sea Star | 1,000 Sunshells |
| Watermelon | 2,000 Sunshells |
| Beach Chair | 3,500 Sunshells |
| Tropical Relic | 5,000 Sunshells |
| Paradise Relic | 5,000 Sunshells |
| Beached Relic | 5,000 Sunshells |
| Purple Message in a Bottle | 6,000 Sunshells |
| Creamsicle Rod | 6,500 Sunshells |
| Reef Cutter | 8,500 Sunshells |
| Tropical Sun Totem | 15,000 Sunshells |
| Lemonade Serenade | 20x Lagoon Lemonade, available after Captain Conch’s quests |
The Lemonade Serenade is a special case. Instead of Sunshells, it costs 20 Lagoon Lemonade drinks and only unlocks once you have cleared Captain Conch’s quests. Lagoon Lemonade is one of the drinks sold at the Tiki Hut, so plan to stockpile those alongside your currency.
How to verify your Sunshells are being counted
Picked-up Sunshells add to your balance instantly, and selling event fish updates the total the moment the trade confirms. If a sale is not converting, check that you handed your catch to the Fischfest Merchant rather than the regular vendor, since only the event merchant pays out in Sunshells. Remember the 1,000 C$ to 1 Sunshell rate, so low-value fish will round down before they register.
The biggest purchases, like the Tropical Sun Totem at 15,000 Sunshells, demand steady grinding, so fish consistently, sweep the shoreline between activities, and clear NPC quests as they refresh. If you are working through the event’s Message in a Bottle content, budget for the Purple Message in a Bottle at 6,000 Sunshells too. Since Fischfest 2 is seasonal, the beach, the currency, and every limited item leave once the event ends, so prioritize the rewards you actually want before it wraps.
