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ACNH - Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)

How to Get the Deinony Tail Fossil

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This is a page for the Deinony Tail fossil in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Learn how and where to get the Deinony Tail fossil, its sell price, and what you can do with it.

Deinony Tail Fossil Sell Price and Basic Info

Deinony Tail
Deinony Tail Image
Series Deinony
Sell Price 2500

List of Deinonychus Fossil Parts

Where to Get the Deinony Tail Fossil

Dig Up Fossil Spots on your Island

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You can get the Deinony Tail fossil by digging up the star-shaped spots on your island with a shovel.

At least 4 or 5 fossil spots are guaranteed to appear everyday, so make sure you check every part of your island!

Fossils Appear on Mystery Islands

Fossil spots also have a chance to appear on Mystery Islands, although only one spot will appear at a time.

What to do With the Deinony Tail Fossil

Donate to the Museum

ACNH - Donate to the Museum
Talk to Blathers and pick Make a Donation to donate the fossil to the Museum's growing collection!

Take note that Blathers needs to assess the fossil before you can donate it!

How to Unlock the Museum

Sell at Nook's Cranny

ACNH - Sell Fossils at Nook
If you've already completed your Museum's fossil collection, consider selling them at Nook's Cranny!

Fossil prices range between 1,000 to 6,000 Bells, so you're always getting a profit by selling them!

Money Making Guide

Use as Decoration

ACNH - Decorate Using Fossils

You can also use the Deinony Tail fossil to decorate your home or your island.

You can place smaller fossils on tables while larger fossils are placed on the floor or ground.

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