Stardew Valley: How to Catch the Green Whack-a-Mole (Ginger Island)

On Ginger Island, tracking down every Golden Walnut is the key to unlocking the island’s best secrets. One of the more frustrating hidden nuts involves a Green Whack-a-Mole (also known as a Green Duggy) that pops up on the western beach. This guide will show you exactly how to outsmart this mole and claim your prize.

Where to Find the Ginger Island Mole

To find the mole, you must first unlock Island West by giving 10 Golden Walnuts to the parrot near the turtle on the main beach.

Once you have the farm area unlocked, head southwest, cross the small river, and look for a set of holes in the sand near the ocean. You’ll see a green head popping out—that’s your target.

How to Solve the Green Whack-a-Mole Puzzle

The mole is too fast to hit with a normal tool swing. You have two main ways to catch it:

Method 1: The “Trap” Strategy (Placeable Objects)

If you don’t have upgraded tools, you can force the mole into a corner.

• Block the Holes: Take any four placeable objects—like Fences, Flute Blocks, or even Furniture—and place them over four of the five holes.
• Whack the Mole: With only one hole left open, the mole will be forced to emerge there. Simply hit it with your Axe, Pickaxe, or Watering Can to pop the Golden Walnut.

Method 2: The Watering Can Trick (Fastest Method)

The most popular way to solve this puzzle is by using a Copper Watering Can or better.

• The Charged Attack: Stand a few tiles away from the holes so you don’t scare the mole away. Charge up your watering can to hit multiple tiles at once.
• The Splash: Aim the charged blast so it hits the hole where the mole is currently hiding. The water will force it out, rewarding you with the walnut immediately.

After catching the mole, you’re just one step closer to perfection. Don’t forget to visit the Gourmand Frog in the cave near your farmhouse for another batch of easy walnuts, or check the shipwreck on the southern shore.

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