Top 55 rare emotes in Fortnite in 2024

Emotes in Fortnite are special actions or dances that allow gamers to express their feelings toward something, whether it’s celebrating a victory over another player or simply wanting to have fun. There are around a thousand of them in total, so it’s not surprising that most players aren’t aware of some of them.

What makes these emotes so rare, and why are they so special? Our article is here to help you understand that. We’ll talk about 55 emotes that are hardly ever seen in the battle royale and, of course, reveal the rarest emote in the game as of 2024.

List of the rarest emotes in Fortnite

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Developers frequently add new movements and dances to the game, but like skins, some of them have only been available a handful of times throughout the project's history. In this table, you’ll find unique emotes that only a small percentage of accounts possess.

How it looks	Name of the emotion	Brief information
	Pull Up	This emote is a reference to a viral video by the blogger @calesaurage, where he dances at a gas station. After it was added to the game, the dance sparked much controversy, leading Epic Games to remove it from the store, apparently permanently.
	Go Mufasa	It was added to the game in Chapter 4, Season 2, and is based on the moves of Mufasa (blogger Cousinskeether) from the "BOP on Broadway" clip.
	Punching Practice	The emote was released in conjunction with the launch of the series "Arcane: League of Legends" and was part of the cosmetic items set of the same name.
	Flex On ‘Em	One of the early moves, it appeared in the game store from 2019 to 2022. Now, it can only be found on accounts of players who were active during that time.
	Lazer Blast	Alongside Laser Flex, it was part of a set created in collaboration with the trio Major Lazer. However, in 2021, due to a scandal involving one of the group's members, the entire pack was removed from the store.
	Jabba Switchway	This energetic dance quickly gained popularity within the community, and some players still consider it the rarest emote in Fortnite, largely due to its "Icon Series" status.
	Laugh It Up	Among fans, this emote is considered toxic, as it was often used to provoke other players when it was released in 2021.
	Summoning Jutsu	This is a legendary move, just like the anime "Naruto", in honor of which it was added to the game. It was part of a large set featuring characters from the series.
	Starfire’s Flourish	This emote resulted from a collaboration between Epic Games and the DC Universe in 2022 and has not been seen in battle royale since.
	Team Burger	The move was part of a rather unusual set that was available to players from 2019 to 2022.
	Leave The Door Open	A collaborative effort between Fortnite developers and world-renowned artist Bruno Mars. It features a dance from the music video of the same name.
	Neo’s Bullet Time	This legendary move is probably known by everyone. Naturally, players still wish to obtain it, but it has been unavailable for several years.
	Teth’s Throne	An epic and impressive throne, on which the character sits, was created in collaboration with DC Universe and was tied to the release of the movie "Black Adam".
	Busy	A rare emote that shows the character looking at something on their phone. It can be irritating and regularly appeared for sale from 2018 to 2022.
	Rambunctious	One of the rarest emotes in Fortnite. The music for it was based on the song "100 Miles & Running".
	Kiss the Cup	This emote has been impossible to buy for many years! It was released in honor of the Fortnite World Cup 2019.
	Tidy	Tidy became beloved by many gamers in the community: the light and carefree dance references the rapper Snoop Dogg's music video and song "Drop It Like It's Hot".
	Zombified	Since 2019, the Halloween update has delighted players with this spooky yet amusing emote. However, it has been unavailable for several years, and fans hope the developers will bring it back to the store this year.
	Fright Funk	It appeared in the game in 2019 thanks to a viral dance by TikToker @minecrafter2011. It remained in the store for three years and has been unavailable since.
	Witch Way	Halloween and the underworld theme come to Fortnite annually in October-November. This emote became popular among players for its unique animation of hovering on a broom, though it hasn’t been in the store for several years.
	Paddle Royale	It was available only ten times, so few players can boast of having it.
	PAC-Brained	A rarest emote that features playing Pac-man.
	Free Flow	Since the release of Fortnite, dozens of dances have been added to the game, but this one remains one of the most elusive, as it was last available for purchase in 2018!
	Venom Unleashed	The transformation of the character into Venom was tied to the release of the movie about the sinister creature from the Marvel universe. It’s still unavailable and likely will never return to the store.
	Snackin'	One of the most carefree and amusing animations. Eating chips on the battlefield? That’s the spirit of Fortnite! This valuable emote was in the store only from May 12 to 16, 2022.
	¡Que no panda el cúnico!	The movement was added as part of the "El Chapulín Colorado" set, which dressed some characters in a bug costume.
	Burpee	The animation of this challenging physical exercise may not have gained popularity within the community, but it definitely became one of the rarest.
	Slalom Style	Slalom Style is a highly valuable item from the Icon Series collection, created in collaboration with famous personalities. However, Epic Games never revealed the person responsible for bringing this item to the game.
	Get Funky	This dance is definitely owned by very few. To obtain it, one had to reach level 63 of the battle pass in Season 7, back in 2018.
	Hoop Master	Did the previous emote seem rare? This one is even harder to find! It required reaching level 95 of the battle pass in Season 8.
	Knife Tricks	A brutal and rare animation that references the game Gears 5 and is part of the "Delta-One" set. It appeared multiple times in the in-game store but has been unavailable for a long time.
	Assassin's Strike	This emote is part of a set inspired by the game Assassin's Creed and was available until February 2023. Adding to its rarity is the fact that it can only be used with the Ezio Auditore skin.
	Sing Along	A cute Christmas caroling emote appeared only once in December 2020. Since then, it's only available to players who managed to get it during that time.
	It’s complicated	A sharp and energetic dance quickly became popular among players, but not everyone had the chance to buy it. This animation even led to a lawsuit against Epic Games by choreographer Kyle Hanagami.
	Lil' Warthog	The serious tone of Halo is nowhere to be found in Fortnite. Here, the character moves around in a toy car, clearly referencing the Warthog from the game about Master Chief.
	I Ain't Afraid	The dance was created as part of a collaboration with the movie "Ghostbusters" and is based on moves from the trailer. Its release coincided with the movie's theatrical debut.
	Freezing Burst	In this emote, the developers captured all the brutality and power of Kratos from the God of War reboot, much to the delight of many fans. However, it disappointed some when this item disappeared from the store after March 2021.
	Heart-rizon	The Aloy emote from Horizon Zero Dawn appeared in the store multiple times and earned the love of many fans. There's some hope that the developers might bring it back to the in-game store.
	Wanna See Me	A rare and amusing dance created in collaboration with rapper Sada Baby in 2021.
	The Look	This animation was part of the "Balenciaga Fit" set — another unique and original collaboration. Due to its high cost, not all players could afford to purchase the cosmetic items.
	Treat Yourself	A funny emote quickly gained popularity in the community but was only available for purchase during Halloween until 2022.
	Amazing Unmasking	A unique and rare item from the "Marvel Series" collection, which can only be used with the Peter Parker skin. It appeared in the store four times, but its high cost meant not everyone could afford it.
	Lil' Octane	Another rather rare animation connected to games from other developers. The character sits in a Rocket League car and grabs a game controller.
	Out with the old	This animation depicts saying goodbye to the difficult year 2020, which was marked by the pandemic. It's clear that this item will never return to the game and will only be on accounts that managed to acquire it.
	Zombie Shambles	The emote shows the character walking with a zombie-like gait. As for its rarity? It was on sale for just one day — November 6, 2020.
	Dribblin'	Dribblin' lives up to its name: the character starts dribbling a ball, almost taunting the opponent. It was added as part of a collaboration with the NBA.
	Dunk on 'Em	An epic animation depicting a dunk (a special basketball move) was created in collaboration with Jordan. It was part of the stylish and expensive Air Jordan XI Cool Grey set.
	Lavish	A fun dance appeared in the store in early August 2024 and has only been available for purchase 11 times throughout the game's history.
	Spike It	Another sports-related emote. It was added in Chapter 1, Season 6, alongside other cosmetic items related to the NFL.
	[Insert Laughter Here]	An ironic animation shows the character holding a tablet with a laughing emoji. It’s rarely seen on the battlefield or in the store.
	Striking Shadow Snakes	This animation is only usable with the Orochimaru skin and has been unavailable for purchase since 2022. Like the villain from Naruto, it looks both impressive and menacing.
	Levitate	Owned by only a few, this emote could only be obtained by purchasing a Samsung smartphone in 2019.
	Everburn	Not just rare, but also epic, striking, and beautiful, this animation could be earned by completing the battle pass requirements in Chapter 5, Season 1. It is only usable with the Valeria skin.
	Head Banger	A move from the Travis Scott set that was sold during the legendary Astronomical event.
	Fresh	A dynamic and expressive dance is considered one of the rarest in the game’s community, as it was added in the very first season.

Top 10 rarest emotes in Fortnite

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We’ve listed 55 emotes that are almost impossible to find in the game today. But among them, some are the rarest of all! Here’s a list of these unique emotes:

What is the rarest emote in Fortnite?

Undoubtedly, the rarest emote is Fresh, which hasn’t appeared in the game since 2018. Only a few players own it, as not everyone could afford such an expensive cosmetic item. Additionally, it’s unlikely to return to the store due to a legal issue associated with it.

We hope you enjoyed our article. Do you have any unique cosmetic items? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments!

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