Doodle Tower Defense Currencies: Crayons, Pencils, Paint Pots & More
What are the currencies in Doodle Tower Defense?
Crayons summon units, Pencils level and upgrade them, Paint Pots roll traits, Glitter pulls skins, and Stat Chips reroll stats. Premium currency is used on the Premium Banner. All of them can be earned by playing; Robux packs are optional.
| Currency | Used for | How to get it | Robux price |
|---|---|---|---|
Crayons | Summoning units on the Standard Banner (50 per pull). | Codes, match wins, free gifts, Release Boxes, the Pencil Shop and Crayon packs. | 500 for 99 Robux up to 7,000 for 799 Robux |
Pencils | Levelling and upgrading units, upgrading Stasis Pods, and buying in the Pencil Shop. | Match wins and bundles. | 6,000 for 49 Robux up to 66,000 for 399 Robux |
Paint Pots | Painting (rolling) traits onto units. | Codes, the mall tour (players report 5), bundles and the Paint Pot Calendar. | 8 for 149 Robux up to 150 for 1,799 Robux |
Glitter | Pulling โhypeโ skins on the Skin banner. | Boss Rush (free, per the official store) and Glitter packs. | 100 for 99 Robux up to 4,000 for 2,999 Robux |
| Stat Chips / Super Chips | Rerolling a unit's stats. | Match wins, the mall tour (players report 5 Stat Chips) and bundles. | Only in bundles |
| Charms | Upgrades and exchanges (details TBD). | Bundles (50 to 2,000 charms). | Only in bundles |
| Four-star items | Upgrades and evolution (details TBD). | Bundles (1 to 30). | Only in bundles |
| Premium currency | Premium Banner pulls (100 each). | TBD. | TBD |
Halloween Candy | Buying items in the Halloween Candy Shop. | The Halloween event (October 24โ31, 2026). | Candy Shop Restock: 49 Robux |
Uses come from the official store descriptions, the developer's videos and player videos; store prices checked October 23, 2026. Full price lists are on the shop page.
Crayons
Crayons are the summon currency: 50 per pull or 500 for ten on the Standard Banner, which rotates every hour. You earn them from match wins, free gifts, codes and the shops. See how to get Crayons fast and the summon rates.
Pencils
Pencils level up your units, pay for upgrades and Stasis Pod upgrades, and buy items in the daily Pencil Shop, including Crayons. Pencils are the currency you will spend most often.
Paint Pots
Paint Pots paint (roll) traits onto your units. Traits can be buffs such as damage, range, boss damage or cash, or debuffs, so keep rolling until you get one you like. The Paint Pot Calendar (299 Robux) gives 100 Paint Pots over 30 days.
Glitter
Glitter pulls skins on the Skin banner. The official store says it can be won free in Boss Rush.
Stat Chips, charms and star items
Stat Chips and Super Chips reroll a unit's stats. Charms and four-star items appear in bundles and are used for upgrades and evolutions; their exact uses are TBD. Gear (scissors, staplers, highlighters) is stored in your Pencil Case.
FAQ
What are Crayons used for?
Summoning units: 50 Crayons per pull or 500 for ten on the Standard Banner.
What are Pencils used for?
Levelling and upgrading units, upgrading Stasis Pods and buying in the Pencil Shop. You can also buy Crayons with Pencils there.
What are Paint Pots used for?
Painting traits onto units. Traits can be buffs such as damage, range, boss damage or cash, or debuffs.
How do I get Glitter for free?
Play Boss Rush. The official store text says Glitter can be won free there.
Crayons
Pencils
Paint Pots
Glitter
Halloween Candy