The Mystery Merchant is one of the most important economy updates added to Survivor.io. If you spend your Clan Coins the wrong way, you can easily miss some of the best items in the game. This guide explains exactly how the Mystery Merchant works, how discounts function, and how to manage your coins efficiently.
Mystery Merchant
The Mystery Merchant is a new rotating shop that refreshes every 3 days. Each refresh offers one random high-value item that can be purchased using Clan Coins.
According to the official compensation notes:
- There are 10 total possible Mystery Merchant items
- The shop runs on a 30-day cycle
- Within those 30 days, you are guaranteed to see all 10 items at least once
see the same item twice until the full rotation finishes.
Mystery Merchant vs Clan Shop
Unlike the Clan Shop, the Mystery Merchant allows price discounts.
You can request help from clan members, and once 5 clanmates assist, the item price drops significantly.
Example:
- Legendary Collectible Selector
- Max price: 40,000 Clan Coins
- Discounted price: 30,000 Clan Coins
That’s a 25% discount, which is massive at high-tier prices.
How Discounts Work
To lower the price:
- Request assistance on the Mystery Merchant item
- Wait for 5 clan members to help
- The item price is automatically reduced
If you buy early without waiting, you pay the maximum price, which is a common and costly mistake.
Mystery Merchant Items
Some confirmed items include:
- Legendary Collectible Selector
- Core Pieces
- Other high-end progression materials
Each item has:
- A maximum price
- A minimum discounted price (some still being discovered)
Because the pool is limited and guaranteed within 30 days, patience always pays off.
Best Clan Coin Strategy
With the Mystery Merchant now in the game, Clan Coin management has changed completely.
Recommended Strategy
Do not instantly spend coins in the Clan Shop.
Instead:
- Delay Clan Shop purchases until the last day
- Always keep at least 50,000 Clan Coins saved
- Prioritize Mystery Merchant items over Clan Shop items
Why this matters:
- Clan Shop prices cannot be discounted
- Mystery Merchant items can be discounted
- Missing a discounted Legendary Selector feels much worse than missing a regular Clan Shop item
