ACNH Mushroom Season Guide: Rare Mushrooms and DIY Priorities
ACNH Mushroom Season runs in November in the Northern Hemisphere and May in the Southern Hemisphere. Collect five mushroom types and find 12 seasonal DIY recipes. Prepare your island early to gather materials and prioritize the items you want to craft.
When Is Mushroom Season in ACNH?
Mushroom Season follows the in-game calendar:
- Northern Hemisphere: November 1–30
- Southern Hemisphere: May 1–31
Up to five mushrooms can spawn per day, provided fewer than 30 mushrooms are already present on your island. Mushrooms appear near hardwood and cedar trees, while Rare Mushrooms are buried underground near trees and must be dug up.
Before the season begins, clear some space around your trees and check your island rating. This makes it easier to spot mushrooms and improves your chances of finding the rarer types.
All Five Mushroom Types and Spawn Rates
Mushrooms have different spawn rates depending on your island's evaluation. A higher rating increases the chance of finding Elegant and Rare Mushrooms, although neither is guaranteed to appear on a particular day.
| Mushroom | 1–3 Star Island | 4-Star Island | 5-Star Island | Sell Price |
| Skinny Mushroom | 35% | 30% | 25% | 300 Bells |
| Flat Mushroom | 30% | 30% | 25% | 200 Bells |
| Round Mushroom | 30% | 25% | 25% | 200 Bells |
| Elegant Mushroom | 4% | 10% | 15% | 10,000 Bells |
| Rare Mushroom | 1% | 5% | 10% | 16,000 Bells |
The percentages show the relative spawn rates for mushroom types, not a guarantee that you will receive each type every day.
How to Find Rare Mushrooms
Four mushroom types can be picked directly from the ground. Rare Mushrooms are different: look for the star-shaped dig spot near hardwood or cedar trees and use a shovel.
If Rare Mushrooms are your priority, improving your island to a 5-star rating gives you a better chance of finding them. However, they remain uncommon, so check your island every day throughout the season.
You can also encounter mushrooms on Kapp'n's special Friendly Fungus Tour, which offers another way to collect seasonal materials.
All 12 Mushroom DIY Recipes and Materials
Mushroom DIY recipes are primarily obtained from balloon presents during Mushroom Season. Mushroom Wreath may also be available through Isabelle's seasonal announcement if you have not already received the recipe. Message bottles on Kapp'n's Friendly Fungus Tour can provide seasonal DIY recipes as well.
Use this list to check which materials you need before crafting.
| DIY Recipe | Required Materials |
| Forest Flooring | 10 Clumps of Weeds, 2 Skinny Mushrooms, 2 Round Mushrooms, 2 Flat Mushrooms, 1 Rare Mushroom |
| Forest Wall | 10 Wood, 2 Skinny Mushrooms, 2 Round Mushrooms, 2 Flat Mushrooms, 2 Elegant Mushrooms |
| Mush Lamp | 5 Clay, 1 Skinny Mushroom |
| Mush Log | 1 Log Stool, 2 Skinny Mushrooms |
| Mush Low Stool | 2 Round Mushrooms |
| Mush Parasol | 3 Flat Mushrooms |
| Mush Partition | 3 Skinny Mushrooms |
| Mush Table | 6 Wood, 2 Flat Mushrooms |
| Mush Umbrella | 3 Flat Mushrooms |
| Mush Wall | 1 Skinny Mushroom, 1 Round Mushroom, 1 Flat Mushroom, 1 Elegant Mushroom |
| Mushroom Wand | 3 Star Fragments, 3 Skinny Mushrooms |
| Mushroom Wreath | 10 Tree Branches, 1 Skinny Mushroom, 1 Round Mushroom, 1 Flat Mushroom |
Which Mushroom DIYs Should You Craft First?
Your crafting order should depend on the items you want and the materials you have. Some recipes use common mushrooms, while others require Elegant or Rare Mushrooms that are harder to replace.
- Start with furniture you will use: Mush Lamps and Mush Partitions are useful choices for mushroom-themed outdoor areas and interiors.
- Save enough materials for your favorite pieces: Mush Tables and Mush Low Stools are relatively straightforward to craft, while Forest Flooring requires a Rare Mushroom.
- Keep Rare Mushrooms for recipes you want: Each Rare Mushroom sells for 16,000 Bells, but Forest Flooring requires one. Decide whether the recipe or the Bells are more valuable to you.
- Collect extra common mushrooms: Flat, Round, and Skinny Mushrooms are used across multiple recipes, so gathering them daily helps you avoid running short later.
There is no mandatory crafting order. If you are collecting the entire Mushroom Series, check the recipe list first and set aside the materials needed for your remaining items.
How to Collect Mushrooms More Efficiently
A consistent daily routine is more useful than trying to gather everything at once.
- Check your island each day. Pick up visible mushrooms and inspect dig spots near trees.
- Leave enough space around trees. Avoid cluttering every available spot with furniture or other objects.
- Watch for balloon presents. Seasonal DIY recipes are primarily obtained from balloons, so keep an eye on the sky while completing your daily island tasks.
- Track your materials. Store Elegant and Rare Mushrooms separately from common mushrooms so you do not accidentally sell ingredients needed for recipes.
- Use the special boat tour when available. Kapp'n's Friendly Fungus Tour can provide another opportunity to find mushrooms and seasonal DIY recipes.
If you are missing several recipes, prioritize collecting materials and checking for balloon presents throughout the month rather than waiting until the final few days.
Prepare for Mushroom Season
Mushroom Season is limited, but a little preparation makes it easier to collect the full set of seasonal items. Check your island rating, gather mushrooms daily, and decide which recipes matter most before spending your rarer materials.
If you are planning a themed island or updating your furniture collection, you can also explore the ACNH item and trading resources at ACItemsBuy to help organize your next island project.
