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Stardew Valley Reward Pool Planning
Rewards / Books, seeds, rare items, Auto-Petter, Golden Animal Cracker, and opening count
Mystery Box rewards change after more boxes have been opened, while Golden Mystery Boxes can carry late-game prizes such as Auto-Petter and Golden Animal Cracker in the right mastery state.
Facts and route notes
Category: Rewards
Focus: Books, seeds, rare items, Auto-Petter, Golden Animal Cracker, and opening count
Reward: Better decisions on open, save, or trade
Checklist: Open early boxes for supplies, seeds, books, and the first Book of Mysteries route. Compare Golden Mystery Box opening against Raccoon Wife Magic Rock Candy trades. Use box rewards to backfill books, seasonal seeds, combat supplies, and completion items.
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