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Brawl Stars New Season 2026: Everything in the Latest Brawl Pass

April 4, 2026 Carl C. Stuart

Brawl Stars Season 2026 overhauls nearly every core system you’re used to. Buffies now permanently enhance your Star Powers, Gadgets, and Hypercharge, while Star Points convert to a new currency called Bling. The Brawl Pass runs 50 tiers across Free, Pass, and Plus tracks, with skins like Faerie Bonnie and Hoarder Griff locked in the Vault. Rush Events and daily quests push your progression even further, and there’s a lot more to unpack ahead.

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Key Takeaways

The 2026 season introduces Buffies, permanent enhancements for Star Powers, Gadgets, and Hypercharge, obtainable via the Claw Machine for 1,000 Coins.
The Brawl Pass offers 50 tiers across Free, Pass, and Plus tracks, with rewards including Gems, Credits, and Starr Drops.
Premium Brawl Pass costs $8.99, while Brawl Pass Plus at $12.99 adds a 20% progression boost and extra Bling and Credits.
Seasonal skins Faerie Bonnie and Hoarder Griff are exclusive to the Brawl Pass Vault, each featuring two Chroma variants.
Rush Events offer daily bonuses like Trophies and Power Points, while playing with friends triples quest progress per win.

What’s Actually New in Brawl Stars Season 2026

Brawl Stars’ 2026 season doesn’t just tweak the formula — it overhauls several core systems at once, from how you enhance your Brawlers to how trophies and cosmetics work.

The biggest addition is Buffies, a permanent enhancement layer that upgrades your Star Powers, Gadgets, and Hypercharge abilities. You pull them from the Claw Machine for 1,000 Coins and 2,000 Power Points each. They’re not just stat boosts either — Colt’s Star Power Buffie gives him a movement burst on hit, while Spike’s Hypercharge Buffie makes his main attack explode twice. Your first pull is completely free once you unlock the feature at 1,000 trophies.

The trophy system also gets a prestige overhaul, and trophy boxes are gone entirely. On the cosmetic side, Star Points convert automatically to Bling, the new cosmetic currency. Mystery Boxes now replace Crates in seasonal modes, dropping permanent power-ups like health and speed buffs. It’s a lot of change hitting simultaneously, so knowing what’s new saves you from feeling lost.

Every Brawl Pass Reward From Tier 0 to Tier 50

Whether you’re on the Free, Pass, or Plus track, the Brawl Pass this season stacks rewards across 50 tiers — and knowing what’s in each one helps you decide if upgrading is worth it.

The early tiers kick things off strong. Tier 0 gives Free players a Resource Key, Pass players another Resource Key, and Plus players a Buffie Key. Tier 1 hands out 1,000 Power Points, 1,000 Coins, or 100 Gems depending on your track. Tiers 3 through 5 mix in a Mega Box, Chaos Drop, and Bling across tracks.

Mid-tiers lean heavily on Starr Drops, Credits, and Bling, with Plus players pulling ahead through Tiers 6 and 7 with bonus Power Points and Bling. The final stretch rewards patience — Tier 50 delivers a Legendary Starr Drop for Free players and 500 Power Points for Pass holders, making it worth pushing all the way through. The current season runs under the Dragons & Faeries theme, giving the entire Brawl Pass a distinct visual identity from top to bottom.

Free vs. Premium Brawl Pass: What You Actually Get

Now that you know what’s sitting at each tier, the bigger question is whether those rewards are worth paying for.

The free track isn’t empty. You’re getting 1,000 bonus coins, a Resource Key worth 2,000 Power Points, Chaos Drops, Bling, Credits, and a Starr Drop every 1,600 XP after Tier 50. That’s a solid baseline.

Reward Type	Free vs. Premium
Coins & Power Points	Both tracks, more in Premium
Exclusive Pins, Icons, Sprays	Premium only
Titles & Chroma Skins	Premium track
Brawler & Skin Keys	Premium and Brawl Pass Plus

Upgrading to Premium at $8.99 adds season-exclusive cosmetics, extra Keys, Titles, and Gems. Brawl Pass Plus at $12.99 layers on a 20% progression boost, Buffie Keys, and more Bling and Credits. If you’re grinding heavily, that boost alone justifies the extra cost.

Faerie Bonnie vs. Hoarder Griff: Which Skin Should You Pick?

Both skins drop in the Dragons and Faeries Brawl Pass, but you’re only getting one Skin Key pick from the Premium tiers — so choosing between Faerie Bonnie and Hoarder Griff matters.

Faerie Bonnie brings a tulip cannon, form-switching gameplay, and two Chroma variants, but her mid-range alternate form punishes poor positioning. Hoarder Griff leans into a gold-hoarding dragon fantasy that fits most playstyles, making him the safer, broader pick.

Picture each skin’s identity before deciding:

Faerie Bonnie Default – A flower fairy wielding a tulip-shaped cannon
Dark Faerie Bonnie – A shadowy twist on the magical fairy aesthetic
Dragon Griff – A fire-breathing dragon clutching piles of gold
Hoarder Griff – A scarier red Chroma variant amplifying the dragon threat

If you want form-switching variety, grab Faerie Bonnie. If you want strong fantasy appeal with consistent playstyle alignment, Hoarder Griff wins. Keep in mind that Brawl Pass skins are exclusively obtainable through the Vault, so whichever skin you choose, securing it through the pass is your only option.

What Chroma Variants Do and Whether They’re Worth It

If you’ve opened a Brawl Pass skin, Chroma variants let you recolor that same outfit without changing its animations, effects, or model. On the battlefield, you’ll look visually distinct from players running the base skin, giving your Brawler a fresh identity at a low cost of 29 to 49 Gems. Whether they’re worth it depends on how much you value cosmetic variety, but the bundled Key deal makes grabbing both Chromas alongside the base skin a genuinely efficient choice. Note that Chroma skins often require the original skin to be purchased first before they become available to unlock.

Chroma Variants Explained Simply

Chroma variants are simply alternate color versions of a Brawl Pass skin — they don’t add gameplay bonuses, just a fresh look. Each seasonal skin comes with exactly two Chromas, giving you visual options without changing how you play.

Here’s what Chromas typically offer:

Color swaps — like Dragon Griff’s red variant giving him a scarier, fiercer appearance
Fantasy recolors — Faerie Bonnie’s Chromas shift her palette into different fantasy tones
Seasonal exclusivity — some Chromas, like Scarecrow Gigi’s, follow limited availability windows
Straightforward access — one Skin Key gets you the current season’s skin plus both Chromas

You’re paying for aesthetics alone — 29 to 49 Gems depending on rarity. If you love a skin’s base design, its Chromas are worth considering. It’s also worth noting that this season introduced a Claw Machine Buffie menu featuring all 6 Brawlers Buffies, expanding cosmetic-adjacent content beyond just skins.

Visual Impact In Battles

When you’re mid-battle, Chroma variants won’t change how your brawler performs — they’re purely visual. No stat boosts, no ability changes, just a different color palette on the same skin you already know.

That said, the visual differences are genuinely noticeable. Night Sands Lily’s red coloring hits harder in darker environments, and Sultan Cordelius’s thermal-contrasted Heated and Cooled versions stand out clearly during chaotic team fights. Updated shield VFX also make defensive abilities easier to read at a glance, so you’ll spend less time guessing who’s protected.

Whether Chromas are worth it depends entirely on how much you value aesthetics. If you love a skin, the variant adds visual freshness. If you’re chasing performance, look elsewhere — these won’t give you any edge.

Are Chromas Worth Buying

So, are Chromas actually worth your Gems or Bling? If you already own the base skin, the math gets pretty simple. You’re paying 29–49 Gems or up to 1,500 Bling for a recolor — nothing more, nothing less.

Here’s what you’re actually getting:

One pin included, but no sprays or profile icons
A blue catalog name signaling it’s a Chroma variant, not a full skin
Thematic recolors like the Red Chroma Hoarder Griff, built around seasonal fantasy aesthetics
Brawl Pass key access, letting free-to-play players obtain Chromas without spending Gems

They won’t give you gameplay advantages, but if you love a brawler’s base skin, grabbing its Chroma at this price point genuinely makes sense.

How Rush Events and Samurai Smash Earn You Extra Pass Rewards

Rush Events and Samurai Smash are two of the fastest ways you’ll stack extra Pass rewards in the new season. Each Rush Event activates once daily from the game mode selection screen and drops temporary bonuses like Trophies, Coins, Power Points, Starr Drops, or Chaos. Trophy Rush hands you 30 Trophies per match, while Power Rush gives you free Power Points for brawler upgrades. Chaos Drop ranks among the best Rush types for overall reward value.

For Power Rush, you’ll want to play Party mode and pick Brawl Ball or Knockout to earn 200 Power Points each. Switch modes after nine minutes to stay within limits and maximize your haul.

Samurai Smash contributes Brawl Pass XP, supporting post-tier 60 progression where every 2,800 XP earns bonus rewards. Combined with event-triggered XP claims and brawler rank increases, both modes accelerate your Pass tier openings efficiently.

Brawl Pass Plus: Gems, Skin Keys, and Whether the Upgrade Pays Off

Brawl Pass Plus runs $12.99 per season—$4 more than the standard tier—and that gap either justifies itself or doesn’t depending on how you play.

The upgrade grants access to 10 additional tiers, a 20% progression boost, and a 100-Gem payout at tier 1 that standard players never see. You’re also pulling exclusive reward types that standard and free tracks simply don’t carry:

Plus unlocks 10 extra tiers, a 20% progression boost, 100 Gems at tier 1, and rewards the standard track never touches.

Skin Keys that directly provide new cosmetics without grinding Credits
Buffie Keys dropped as tier rewards unique to Plus subscribers
Titles tied to the current season, giving your profile a time-stamped identity
Brawler Keys for accessing new characters on the premium track

If you’re buying skins and pushing tiers consistently, Plus earns back its cost. If you’re casual, the standard pass at $8.99 still delivers solid baseline rewards without overcommitting your wallet.

How to Level Up Your Brawl Pass Faster This Season

If you want to level up your Brawl Pass faster this season, you can’t afford to skip your daily quests, since even small ones hand you 200 XP while hard quests can deliver up to 1,000. Rush Events are your best friend for stacking XP quickly, especially when you’re playing with friends to double your match rewards. Combine both strategies consistently, and you’ll move through tiers far more efficiently than players who rely on casual play alone.

Complete Daily Quests

Daily quests are your fastest route to leveling up your Brawl Pass, awarding between 100 and 300 XP each, with bonus quests becoming available after you complete them for even more rewards. Quests scale in value, offering 200, 500, 1,000, 1,500, or 3,000 XP depending on size. Completing the 200 XP daily quest alone grants one tier per day. Stay consistent, and you’ll hit tier 70 in weeks. Prioritize these strategies:

Activate XP Doublers before starting quests to instantly double your earnings.
Play with friends to triple quest progress per win using three brawlers simultaneously.
Choose the best brawlers with high win rates to finish quests faster.
Complete quests daily within 10 to 15 minutes to maintain steady progression without burnout.

Rush Events Maximize XP

Rush Events are another powerful tool for accelerating your Brawl Pass progression, activating once per day through the game mode selection screen to deliver temporary bonus rewards—Trophies, Coins, Power Points, Starr Drops, or Chaos Drops—from every win during the active window. Since 2026, Rush Events also include Sugar Rush-style variants covering multiple reward types, giving you more flexibility. Every win during an active Rush contributes PPXP, which now sits at 50 per win—double the previous amount. Reaching a new Rank during a Rush nets you 400 PPXP instead of 150. To maximize returns, activate Rush in modes where you win consistently, like Brawl Ball or Solo Showdown, and play early to fill your progress bar faster. Coordinate with clubmates to chain wins efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Gift the Brawl Pass to Another Player This Season?

Yes, you can gift the Brawl Pass this season! You’ll need a Supercell ID linked to both accounts, purchase via store.supercell.com, then wait a few days before donating it to your friend.

Does the Brawl Pass Carry Over Unused Rewards to the Next Season?

No, your unused tier progression and rewards don’t carry over to the next season. Once the season ends, you’ll lose any uncollected premium rewards, though unclaimed Tail Rewards automatically deliver their standard versions to your account.

Is There a Refund Option if You Regret Buying the Premium Pass?

You can request a Brawl Pass refund, but it’s limited to once per account lifetime. Contact support through the app’s help section, provide purchase details, and note that your gems will be revoked if approved.

What Happens to Your Progress if You Upgrade Mid-Season?

When you upgrade mid-season, you don’t lose any progress. Your earned XP carries over seamlessly to the new tiers, and you’ll access premium rewards from prior exclusive quests without losing your free track progress.

Are the Season 2026 Skins Available After the Pass Expires?

Yes, you’ll still be able to get the Season 2026 skins after the pass expires. They’ll enter the Skin Vault, where you can access them using one key, plus you’ll receive two Chromas.

Conclusion

You’ve got everything you need to make the most of Brawl Stars’ 2026 season. Whether you’re grinding free tiers or going all-in on Brawl Pass Plus, you know which rewards are worth chasing, which skin wins the head-to-head, and how to level up faster. Don’t leave Chroma variants or Rush Events on the table—they’re free value. Jump in, play smart, and make this your best season yet.