Net

An essential tool for filling the museum, the net is used to catch insects as well as arachnids and crustaceans. The silver and gold net catches better than the regular one; there is a wider radius for the silver and gold nets, especially the gold one. Also the player can hit other villagers with it. If the player hits them three times in a row, they will comment on it and either be irritated or upset, depending on the personality.

In, , , and , the player can hold the "A" button with a net to walk slowly, and when the button is released, he or she will swing the net.

Regular
Players purchase the net from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells.

Gold
To obtain a gold net, players should catch every insect species and then talk to Tortimer the next day.

Regular
Players purchase the net from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells.

Gold
To obtain the gold net, players should catch every insect species and then they will get a letter from Tortimer the next day containing the golden net.

Regular
Players obtain a net by purchasing one from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells.

Silver
To obtain a silver net, players can purchase one from Tom Nook's Store for 500 Bells. This item is very rare to find. It is also slightly wider than the regular net.

Gold
Players obtain a gold net by catching every insect species. Once this is achieved, Tortimer appears outside the player's house and presents them with the gold net. The gold net is wider than both the normal and silver nets.

Regular
Players can receive a net by purchasing one from Timmy and Tommy Nook's store for 500 Bells.

Silver
A silver net is found in the Museum Shop for 500 Bells after the player has donated at least thirty bugs to the museum.

Gold
Players receive the gold net from Nat during the Bug-Off after they have caught all bug types in the game.