The Halloween update in Adopt Me introduces the Shoebill, a limited Common pet that you can unlock by collecting special items. However, having enough Candy to purchase it is not enough. You must first complete an item collection requirement involving three Lost Socks and one Headphone.
In this guide, we will explain how to find Lost Socks, where to use your Crypt Keys, and how to unlock the Shoebill through the hotel. We will also cover the Candy price and the alternative ways to obtain the pet after unlocking it.
If you want to add the Shoebill to your collection, follow the steps below in order. This will help you complete the requirements without wasting time trying to purchase the pet before it is unlocked.
The Shoebill is a limited Common pet introduced during the Adopt Me Halloween event. You can obtain it by spending Candy once you have completed its unlock requirement.
Here are the main details you need to know:
Pet: Shoebill
Rarity: Common
Event: Halloween
Purchase price: 18,000 Candy
Unlock requirement: Three Lost Socks and one Headphone
The important thing to remember is that unlocking the Shoebill and purchasing it are two separate steps. You must collect the required items and complete the unlock before you can purchase the pet directly.
How to Get Lost Socks in Adopt Me
The first thing you need to do is collect three Lost Socks. These items can be obtained from graves inside the Crypt during the Halloween event.
Step 1: Go to the Crypt
Head to the Crypt in the Halloween event area. This is where you can find graves that can be opened using Crypt Keys.
Make sure you have Crypt Keys available before you start opening graves. You will need them to access the rewards hidden inside.
Step 2: Open Graves Using Crypt Keys
Once you are inside the Crypt, approach a grave and interact with it to use a Crypt Key.
Opening graves gives you a chance to receive different items, including Lost Socks. However, you should not expect every grave to reward you with a sock.
Keep opening graves and checking your rewards until you have collected the required items.
Step 3: Collect Three Lost Socks
You need three Lost Socks to unlock the Shoebill.
Check your inventory as you collect rewards so you know how many socks you still need. If you receive other items instead, continue opening graves until you have all three.
Here is a quick checklist:
Find the Crypt in the Halloween event area.
Bring Crypt Keys.
Open graves to collect rewards.
Gather three Lost Socks.
Check your inventory before leaving.
Important: Lost Socks are temporary Halloween event items. They cannot be traded to other players, and they disappear from your inventory when the event ends. Make sure you use them for the Shoebill unlock while the event is available.
How to Get the Headphone
Besides the three Lost Socks, you also need one Headphone to complete the Shoebill unlock.
Before heading to the hotel, make sure you have both requirements ready. Collecting the socks alone will not be enough to unlock the pet.
Once you have three Lost Socks and one Headphone, you can move on to the next step.
How to Unlock the Shoebill in Adopt Me
After collecting all the required items, it is time to unlock the Shoebill.
Step 1: Go to the Hotel
Travel to the hotel in Adopt Me and look for the doors associated with the Shoebill unlock.
These doors are where you need to submit the required items to complete the unlock.
Step 2: Submit the Required Items
Interact with the correct doors and turn in the following items:
Three Lost Socks
One Headphone
Once you submit the required items, you will unlock access to the Shoebill.
Make sure you have everything before visiting the hotel. Otherwise, you will need to return and collect any missing items before you can complete the process.
How to Buy the Shoebill for 18,000 Candy
After unlocking the Shoebill, you can purchase it for 18,000 Candy during the Halloween event.
If you want to obtain the pet directly, save enough Candy before making your purchase.
I recommend completing the item requirement first rather than spending all your time collecting Candy. Even if you already have enough Candy, you still need to unlock the Shoebill before purchasing it directly.
Once the unlock is complete and you have enough Candy, you can go ahead and obtain the pet.
Can You Get the Shoebill From Eggs?
Yes. After unlocking the Shoebill, you can also have a chance to obtain it through the Basic Egg or the Admin Abuse Egg.
This gives you an alternative to purchasing the pet directly with Candy. However, obtaining a specific pet through an egg depends on the available rewards and their chances.
If you want the most straightforward option, purchasing the Shoebill for 18,000 Candy after unlocking it is the direct route. If you prefer hatching eggs, you can consider the alternative method instead.
Best Order to Get the Shoebill Quickly
If you want to avoid unnecessary trips around the map, follow this order:
Visit the Crypt in the Halloween event area.
Use Crypt Keys to open graves.
Collect three Lost Socks.
Obtain one Headphone.
Travel to the hotel.
Submit the items at the correct doors to unlock the Shoebill.
Save or collect 18,000 Candy.
Purchase the Shoebill, or try the available egg options.
Following these steps in order makes the process easier because you can finish the unlock requirement before focusing on obtaining the pet itself.
Getting the Shoebill in Adopt Me requires more than simply collecting enough Candy. First, you need to find three Lost Socks by opening graves in the Crypt with Crypt Keys. You also need one Headphone before heading to the hotel to complete the unlock.
Once the Shoebill is unlocked, you can purchase it for 18,000 Candy or try the Basic Egg and Admin Abuse Egg options.
Remember that Lost Socks are temporary Halloween items that cannot be traded and disappear when the event ends. Complete the unlock while the event is active so you do not miss your chance to add the Shoebill to your collection.
