Stardew Valley: Desert Trader Guide

As a dedicated Stardew Valley player, I can’t help but be in awe of the enigmatic Desert Trader. This elusive figure, nestled in the heart of the Calico Desert, offers a unique trading experience that sets them apart from the other vendors in the game.


In Stardew Valley, the Desert Trader is located in the Calico Desert. Instead of selling goods with cold hard cash, this trader prefers bartering. You’ll need to offer them other items in exchange for their unique merchandise. The price they ask for each item varies, adding an element of negotiation to your transactions.

Desert Trader

Stardew Valley: Desert Trader Guide

The Desert Trader is located in the Calico Desert, a short walk east from the bus stop. The trader’s shop is open throughout the day, with the exception of Winter 15-17 when the Night Market takes place. To get to the Calico Desert and visit the trader, you must first fix your bus. You have two options:

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After fixing the bus issue, feel free to visit the Calico Desert and drop by the Desert Trader at your convenience for a 500G fare. The Desert Trader’s merchandise falls into two main categories: permanent items and weekly rotating stock. The specifics of the latter vary according to the particular day of the week.

Desert Trader Permanant Stock

ItemCost
Artifact Trove5 Omni Geode
Warp Totem: Desert3 Omni Geode
Triple Shot Espresso1 Diamond
Spicy Eel1 Ruby
Mega Bomb5 Iridium Ore
Bomb5 Quartz
Warp Totem: Desert Recipe10 Iridium Bar
Butterfly Hutch200 Bat Wing
Green Turban50 Omni Geode
Birch Double Bed1 Pearl
Midnight Beach Bed15 Iridium Bar
Midnight Beach Double Bed30 Iridium Bar
Dark Piano999 Coal

Desert Trader Rotating Stock

ItemCostAvailability
3 Hay1 Omni GeodeMonday
Fiber5 StoneTuesday
Cloth3 AquamarineWednesday
Magic Rock Candy3 Prismatic ShardThursday (only 1 per week)
Cheese1 EmeraldFriday
Spring Seeds2 Summer SeedsSaturday
Summer Seeds2 Fall SeedsSaturday
Fall Seeds2 Winter SeedsSaturday
Winter Seeds2 Spring SeedsSaturday
Staircase1 JadeSunday
Magic Turban333 Omni GeodeEven days
Magic Cowboy Hat333 Omni GeodeOdd days
Void Ghost Pendant200 Void EssenceMust have max hearts with Krobus

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2024-07-27 00:32