Magnet

Magnet
Increases the chance of finding treasures when fishing. However, fish aren't crazy about the taste.
Information
Source	Crafting • Fish Shop • Festival of Ice
Sell Price	data-sort-value="15">15g
Crafting
Recipe Source	Fishing (Level 9)
Ingredients	Iron Bar (1)
Produces	3 Magnets per craft

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|keywords=Stardew Valley Wiki, Stardew Valley, Magnet, gift |site_name=Stardew Valley Wiki |type=article |title=Magnet - Stardew Valley Wiki }} The Magnet is a type of bait that doubles the chance of finding Treasure Chests (30% chance instead of 15% base). It can be crafted, purchased from Willy's Fish Shop for data-sort-value="1000">1,000g after reaching Fishing Skill Level 9, or received as the prize for winning the ice fishing contest at the Festival of Ice. It can also be received as a gift from Willy at the Feast of the Winter Star.

Unlike other bait, magnets cannot be used in Crab Pots.

Bundles

It is not used in any bundles.

Quests

It is not used in any quests.

Notes

While the Magnet can be bought at the Fish Shop for data-sort-value="1000">1,000g, crafting is a much cheaper option. Since 5 Iron Ore and 1 Coal cost data-sort-value="900">900g at the Blacksmith, the crafting cost is only data-sort-value="300">300g per magnet.