If you’ve logged into Brawl Stars any time in 2026, you’ve probably seen hypercharges popping up everywhere in ranked matches, friendly brawls, and even event challenges. As someone who’s been grinding Power League every season for the past three years, I get how confusing it can be to keep track of all the new additions, especially when Supercell drops new hypercharges every few months. If you’re asking how many hypercharges are there in brawl stars right now, you’re not alone – I’ve gotten dozens of DMs from clanmates asking the same question over the past couple of weeks. This guide breaks down the full count, how to unlock each one, which are worth investing in first, and common mistakes to avoid when using them in matches.
How Many Hypercharges Are There in Brawl Stars (2026 Full Count)
As of the May 2026 mid-season update, there are 72 total hypercharges in the game, one for every playable brawler on the current roster. Supercell added 8 new hypercharges earlier this year to match the new brawlers they released between late 2025 and early 2026, and they’ve confirmed they will add a new hypercharge immediately after every new brawler launch for the rest of the year. The latest 4 hypercharges added in the May 2026 update are:
That means you don’t have to worry about missing out on a hypercharge for your main, no matter what role you prefer playing. Every hypercharge is unique to its brawler, so no two hypercharges have the same effect, even for brawlers in the same role. You won’t find a generic damage boost or health buff across multiple hypercharges, which makes each one feel tailored to the brawler’s existing kit.
How to Unlock Hypercharges in 2026
The unlock process for hypercharges got a lot simpler in the 2026 January update, after thousands of players asked Supercell to remove the random loot box element from hypercharge drops. Now, you first need to get your chosen brawler to Power 11, which you can do with regular coins and power points earned from matches, event rewards, and the Brawl Pass. Once your brawler is at Power 11, you can unlock their hypercharge with a role-specific hypercharge token, or a universal hypercharge token.
You can earn hypercharge tokens for free by completing weekly challenge lineups, ranking up in Power League, buying them from the clan shop with clan coins, or earning them from seasonal event rewards. Universal hypercharge tokens are the most valuable items you can earn in 2026, so save them for your top 2-3 main brawlers instead of wasting them on casual picks. You don’t have to spend real money to unlock any hypercharges in 2026, though paid bundles will let you unlock them faster if you don’t want to grind. I unlocked 12 hypercharges last year without spending a cent, just by playing 3-4 matches a day and completing all my weekly challenges.
The only small catch is that role-specific tokens are tied to the brawler’s role, so a support token won’t work for a tank brawler, for example. You can trade 3 role-specific tokens for one universal token in the shop if you end up with extra tokens for roles you don’t play.
Which Hypercharges Are Worth Investing in First?
The best hypercharges to unlock first depend entirely on your playstyle, but there are a few standouts that give you way more value than others, especially if you’re trying to climb ranked ladders in 2026. If you main tank brawlers, prioritize hypercharges for El Primo, Ruck, and Bull first – their hypercharges drastically increase their survivability and team fight impact, and they work well across almost every game mode.
If you main long-range damage dealers, go for Colt, Marlo, and Bea first. Their hypercharges make them almost unbeatable in open maps, and they have some of the highest win rates in Power League right now. If you’re climbing Power League ranks in 2026, hypercharges for support brawlers like Pam, Lumi, and Poco give you the highest win rate boost, according to official Brawl Stars rank data from this quarter. Support hypercharges benefit your entire team, so you’ll carry matches even if you’re not getting the most kills.
Don’t waste your first hypercharge tokens on brawlers you only play once a month, even if their hypercharge looks cool. I made that mistake last year when I unlocked a hypercharge for Edgar, who I barely play, and ended up waiting an extra month to get the hypercharge for my main, Bea. It’s way better to unlock hypercharges for brawlers you play at least a few times a week first, even if their hypercharge isn’t the flashiest.
Common Hypercharge Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 Matches
One of the biggest mistakes new players make with hypercharges is using them too early in a team fight. A lot of new players pop their hypercharge as soon as it’s charged, but you’re better off saving it for when you’re pushing an objective, defending your team’s goal, or countering an enemy team’s super push. Timing your hypercharge to activate right as the enemy team uses their supers will almost always win you the team fight, even if you’re at a health disadvantage.
Another common mistake is forgetting that hypercharges also boost your base stats, not just their special effect. Every hypercharge gives you a 10% boost to health, damage, and movement speed, so even if you don’t need the special effect right away, you can pop it to win a 1v1 fight against an enemy with lower power. I’ve won so many close Bounty matches by popping my hypercharge just to get the extra movement speed to outrun an enemy assassin.
If you’re playing team modes with friends or clanmates, don’t forget to coordinate your hypercharge use. If you’re playing a damage dealer, wait for your support to pop their hypercharge first so you get the healing buff while you’re dealing extra damage. If you’re playing a tank, pop your hypercharge first to draw enemy fire so your damage dealers can push in safely. I’ve won so many close Siege matches just by asking my support to pop their Lumi hypercharge right before I push the enemy base with my Colt hypercharge.
At the end of the day, keeping track of how many hypercharges are there in brawl stars in 2026 is just the first step to getting better at the game. Once you know which ones are available, you can plan your grind to unlock the ones that fit your playstyle, and learn how to use them effectively to win more matches. Don’t stress if you don’t have all 72 unlocked yet – even pro players only have around 30-40 hypercharges that they use regularly. If you have any questions about specific hypercharges, drop a comment below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I finish my next Power League grind.