If you’ve ever found yourself getting steamrolled by a hypercharged Buzz in Hot Zone or losing a Showdown final circle to a boosted Buster, you’ve probably wondered just how many of these game-changing power-ups are floating around. One of the most common questions new and returning Brawl Stars players ask is how many hypercharges in Brawl Stars are actually available to unlock right now. Supercell rolls out new hypercharges every season, so the count changes regularly, and it can be hard to keep track if you take a break from the game for a few weeks. This guide breaks down the current count, how to unlock them, and how to use them to climb ranked faster.
How Many Hypercharges in Brawl Stars Are Currently Available?
As of the latest seasonal update, there are 74 total hypercharges in the game, each tied to a single unique Brawler. As of the latest game update, there are 74 total hypercharges available for Brawlers across all rarity tiers. If you’re keeping track of how many hypercharges in Brawl Stars you’ve unlocked, you can check your collection in the Brawler menu under the ‘Hypercharge’ tab. Supercell does not release duplicate hypercharges, and new Brawlers do not get hypercharges for their first 2-3 seasons in the game to avoid breaking the meta right after launch.
The count is split evenly across rarity tiers, with slightly more hypercharges available for Common, Rare, and Super Rare Brawlers, since those characters have been in the game longer. Mythic and Legendary Brawlers get hypercharges at a slower pace, as Supercell takes more time to test their effects on competitive play.
If you’re a free-to-play player, you don’t have to worry about missing out on most hypercharges. Around 60% of the current hypercharges are available as free Brawl Pass rewards, and you can earn the rest through regular gameplay without spending real money. You only need to spend money if you want to unlock a hypercharge immediately instead of waiting for it to appear in the shop or as a challenge reward.
What Makes Hypercharges Different From Regular Abilities?
A lot of new players confuse hypercharges with regular super upgrades or gadgets, but they work very differently. Hypercharges are not passive buffs you equip and forget about. You have to charge them separately during each match by dealing damage, taking damage, or charging your super ability. Once charged, you can activate it at any time for a 10-15 second boost to your Brawler’s stats and super.
A fully charged hypercharge boosts a Brawler’s damage, health, and super strength by 10-30% depending on the character. For example, El Primo’s hypercharge makes his super deal 50% more damage and knocks enemies back further, while Colt’s hypercharge makes his bullets pierce through walls and deal extra damage to objectives.
Unlike gadgets or star powers, you don’t get to pick between multiple hypercharges for the same Brawler. Each Brawler only has one hypercharge option, and it’s designed to play into their core strengths. You can only equip one hypercharge per Brawler, and you can’t swap them mid-match. That means you don’t have to stress about picking the right loadout for hypercharges, just focus on mastering the one you have for your main Brawlers.
I made the mistake of thinking hypercharges were just fancy super upgrades when they first launched, so I didn’t bother unlocking them for months. Once I finally got one for my main, Shelly, I won 7 out of 10 ranked matches in a row. The boost is noticeable, especially in close team fights where every bit of extra damage counts.
How to Unlock and Use Hypercharges Effectively
Unlocking hypercharges is a lot easier than most new players think, as long as you play regularly and save your coins for the ones you actually want. There are four main ways to get hypercharges in the game:
- Earn them as free rewards on the Brawl Pass track, available even for free-to-play players at tier 30 and above each season
- Purchase them directly from the in-game shop for 5,000 coins, or in discounted bundles during special events
- Unlock them randomly from Starr Drops, with a 2% drop rate for epic and higher rarity hypercharges
- Claim them as limited-time rewards for completing challenge missions during seasonal events
Once you have a hypercharge unlocked, the hardest part is learning when to use it. A lot of players activate their hypercharge as soon as it’s charged, which wastes it on small 1v1 fights where you don’t need the extra boost. The best time to activate a hypercharge is right before you push an objective or counter an enemy team’s push. For example, if you’re playing Brawl Ball and your team is about to score, activating your hypercharge right before you run into the enemy goal will help you survive their counterattack and secure the point.
You also don’t need to unlock hypercharges for every Brawler you own. 5,000 coins is a big investment, especially if you’re still trying to upgrade your main Brawlers to level 11 (the minimum level to use a hypercharge). Only spend coins on hypercharges for Brawlers you play at least once a week, otherwise you’re wasting resources you could use to upgrade your mains.
I recommend testing out new hypercharges in friendly matches first, before you use them in ranked play. That way you can get a feel for how the boost changes your Brawler’s playstyle, without risking losing trophies while you learn.
Upcoming Hypercharge Releases You Should Watch For
Supercell adds 3 new hypercharges every season, so the total count will keep going up for the foreseeable future. The team usually picks underused Brawlers for new hypercharges, to shake up the meta and give players a reason to try characters they haven’t used in a while. Recent data mines have found hints of upcoming hypercharges for Hank, Mico, and Cordelius, but Supercell hasn’t confirmed official release dates for any of these yet.
Supercell always adjusts hypercharge balance 1-2 weeks after release if they are too overpowered or too weak. For example, when Buster’s hypercharge first launched, it made him almost unkillable in close combat, so Supercell nerfed the health boost by 15% a week later to balance him out. That means you don’t have to panic if a new hypercharge feels unbeatable, it will likely get adjusted quickly.
If you main a Brawler that doesn’t have a hypercharge yet, you can expect to see it added within the next 2-3 seasons, as long as it’s not a brand new character. I mained Lola for almost a year before she got her hypercharge, and it was well worth the wait. It completely changed how she plays in long-range maps, and I’ve climbed 200 trophies with her since it launched.
You can save up coins if you know your main’s hypercharge is coming soon, but don’t hold off on upgrading other Brawlers if you have extra coins. You never know when a new hypercharge might make a Brawler you rarely play become meta.
Now that you know how many hypercharges in Brawl Stars are available right now, you can plan your coin spending and in-match strategy much better. Hypercharges are not required to win matches, but they give you a noticeable edge if you use them correctly, especially in high-trophy ranked play and competitive tournaments. Take the time to test out different hypercharges for your favorite Brawlers, and don’t waste coins on ones you won’t use regularly. Even if you’re a free-to-play player, you can unlock all the hypercharges you need for your mains with regular play, no real money required.