If you’ve spent any time scrolling through your Brawl Stars locker, you’ve probably wondered which brawler gets the most love from Supercell’s design team. Cosmetics are one of the most fun parts of the game, letting you customize your main to stand out in matches, show off rare exclusives, or just match your personal vibe. It’s no surprise that one of the most common questions casual and dedicated players ask is who has the most skins in Brawl Stars, especially since new cosmetics drop every few weeks with seasonal updates. We’ve crunched the latest data, cross-checked limited time event exclusives, and broken down everything you need to know about the game’s most decked-out brawlers, plus a few surprises you might not have expected.
Who Has the Most Skins in Brawl Stars Right Now?
Let’s cut straight to the answer. As of the latest seasonal update, Colt holds the record for the most skins of any Brawl Stars brawler, with 21 total unique cosmetics available to unlock (or that have been available in the past). That count includes everything from default recolors to limited time championship skins, collab exclusives, and even premium Brawl Pass rewards. A lot of players guess Shelly or Brock would take the top spot, since they’re also original brawlers that have been around since the game’s soft launch, but Colt has consistently gotten new skins almost every other season for the last three years.
Part of the reason for that is his popularity across all skill tiers: he’s easy for new players to pick up, but has a high skill ceiling for competitive play, so Supercell knows any Colt skin will sell well to a huge audience. Colt’s kit is also extremely versatile, fitting into almost every game mode from Brawl Ball to Showdown, so his skins are visible across a huge range of matches. Supercell’s design team has also said in past developer Q&As that Colt is one of their favorite brawlers to design skins for, because his basic character model works with almost every theme, from wild west to cyberpunk to retro arcade. That means he gets more skin concepts approved than almost any other brawler, which contributes to his lead in total skin count.
How Do Brawler Skin Counts Stack Up Across Rarities?
Colt isn’t the only brawler with a massive library of cosmetics, of course. The next closest brawlers are Shelly and Spike, both sitting at 19 skins each, followed by Brock with 18 and Crow with 17. You’ll notice a pattern here: almost all of the brawlers with the highest skin counts are either original launch brawlers, or super popular mythic/legendary brawlers that have high pick rates across casual and ranked play. Rarity of the brawler doesn’t actually correlate to how many skins they get, contrary to a popular player myth. For example, El Primo is a common rarity brawler that has 16 skins, which is more than 90% of the legendary brawlers currently in the game.
Supercell prioritizes skin releases based on pick rate, community demand, and how well the brawler fits the theme of the current season, not how hard they are to unlock. You might be wondering why some newer brawlers only have 2 or 3 skins even if they’re really popular. It takes time for the design team to create and test skins, so brawlers that have been added in the last 12 months usually only have their default skin plus 1 or 2 seasonal releases. It’s expected that newer fan favorites like Kit or Willow will get a lot more skins in the next couple of years as they become more established in the game’s roster.
That line up changes slightly every few months when new skins drop, but Colt has held the top spot for over 18 months now, so it’ll take a lot of consecutive releases for another brawler to catch up.
Are Most of the Top Brawler Skins Still Accessible?
A lot of players assume that most of the skins for high-count brawlers are locked behind old events or expensive purchases, but that’s not actually true for the vast majority of Colt’s skins. 12 of Colt’s 21 total skins are still available to unlock through regular gameplay, the in-game shop, or the current Brawl Pass. Only 9 of his skins are permanently limited, meaning they won’t ever return to the shop unless Supercell runs a special throwback event.
The rarest Colt skin is Star Power Colt, which was only given out to players who reached the top 1000 ranks in the first ever global competitive season of Brawl Stars. Less than 0.1% of active players have that skin, so if you see it in a match, you’re playing against someone who’s been around for a very long time. For new players who want to collect Colt skins, you can pick up his basic recolors for as little as 30 gems, and his seasonal skins usually cost 80 to 150 gems when they’re in the shop rotation. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a good collection of his cosmetics, as long as you check the shop daily for discounted offers.
If you’re looking for specific limited Colt skins, the only way to get them now is through occasional Supercell giveaway events, or if you buy an account that already has them unlocked. But we strongly advise against buying third party accounts, because it violates Brawl Stars’ terms of service, and you could lose access to the account permanently if Supercell detects it’s been sold. It’s not worth risking your entire account collection just for one rare skin.
Tips for Collecting Skins for Your Favorite Brawlers
Even if your main isn’t Colt, Shelly, or Spike, there are easy ways to build up a skin collection for the brawlers you play most, without spending more money than you’re comfortable with. First, always complete your free Brawl Pass track every season, even if you don’t pay for the premium tier. The free track almost always includes at least one free skin, plus a handful of gems you can save up for skins you want in the shop. Another tip is to participate in seasonal event challenges: almost every mid-season event has a free skin reward for completing 8 to 12 easy challenges, and these skins are often exclusive to that event, so they’ll be rarer later on.
If you do spend money on the game, wait for the annual Black Friday or holiday sales, where premium skins are often discounted by 50% or more. Avoid buying skins at full price unless you absolutely can’t wait, because most of them will go on sale at least once a year. I’ve been playing Brawl Stars for 4 years, and I’ve collected 72 skins without spending more than $20 total, just by saving gems from the free Brawl Pass and waiting for sales on skins for my main, Edgar. It’s totally possible to build a great collection even if you’re a free-to-play player, you just have to be patient and prioritize skins you actually will use, instead of buying every limited skin that pops up in the shop.
Another easy hack is to link your Supercell ID to your account, because you’ll get occasional free skin rewards for cross-promotion with other Supercell games like Clash of Clans or Clash Royale. These rewards are usually only available for a couple of weeks, so make sure you check your in-game mail regularly so you don’t miss out. If you play a lot of competitive matches, you can also earn exclusive championship skins by watching official Brawl Stars esports streams and completing in-game challenges during tournament weekends. These skins are usually only available once, so they’re a great way to get unique cosmetics that most other players won’t have.
At the end of the day, skin counts don’t make a brawler stronger, but they’re a fun way to show off your dedication to the game and your favorite characters. Now that you know who has the most skins in Brawl Stars, you can start working on collecting his cosmetics if you’re a Colt main, or focus on building a collection for your own most-played brawler instead. Remember that the best skins are the ones you enjoy using, not the rarest or most expensive ones, so don’t stress too much about missing limited releases.