What is the rarest emote in Fortnite? Top 20 list in 2025

Fortnite isn’t just about clutch wins and crazy skins: half the fun is flexing your emotes.

When you’re hitting a victory royale or just vibing in the pre-game lobby, the right emote can be the perfect way to show off your style (or salt).

Over the years, Epic Games has dropped hundreds of emotes, which range from iconic collabs to OG classics and goofy originals, but only a few stand out as true legends.

So, to help you find your perfect way to celebrate, here are the top 20 Fortnite emotes of all time based on popularity, cultural impact, and just straight-up vibes.

Rarest emotes in Fortnite

1. Laugh It Up

Release date: May 6, 2018 (Season 4)

Arguably the most toxic emote in Fortnite history. Laugh It Up features a donkey braying laugh, and it quickly became the way to taunt opponents after eliminations.

It’s been used in millions of salty clips and even got flagged as a “confrontational emote” by Epic. These days, you can turn it off in settings, but OGs still remember the chaos it caused.

2. Take The L

Release Date: February 22, 2018 (Season 3 Battle Pass)

Take The L is Fortnite emote royalty. If you see someone dancing on you with it, you know you messed up. It features a jumping, L-to-the-forehead dance that screams “get good.” Since it was in the Season 3 Battle Pass, it’ll never return, making it an OG-only flex to this day.

3. Floss

Release Date: December 14, 2017 (Season 2 Battle Pass)

Floss is the emote. Originally unlocked in the Season 2 Battle Pass, this dance took over the world, popping up in classrooms and sports arenas. It’s now ultra-rare, and only the earliest Fortnite grinders have it.

4. The Robot

Release Date: February 22, 2018 (Season 3 Battle Pass)

Inspired by old-school breakdancing, The Robot was a fan favorite for its clean moves and killer music. It was the Tier 95 reward in the Season 3 Battle Pass, which means if you earned it, you really played Fortnite back then. Still one of the smoothest dances in the game.

5. Best Mates

Release Date: February 22, 2018 (Season 3 Battle Pass)

Everyone loves Best Mates. This goofy, arm-swinging march became an internet meme almost instantly. Its upbeat tune and loopable animation made it a lobby classic, and even years later, it still slaps. Another Battle Pass exclusive that’s gone forever, but never forgotten.

6. Headbanger

Release Date: April 22, 2020

Travis Scott’s Fortnite concert changed the game, and Headbanger was a huge part of that. Inspired by his real-life stage presence, this emote dropped as part of the Astronomical set. The beat goes hard, the animation hits harder, and its rarity only boosts the hype.

7. Scenario

Release Date: March 2019 (Samsung Galaxy S10 Exclusive)

You had to buy a whole Samsung Galaxy S10 to unlock this K-pop-inspired dance. Scenario is clean, stylish, and has one of the most addicting soundtracks in the game. Because it never hit the item shop, it’s one of the rarest flexes in Fortnite history. If you see someone using this, salute them, or copy them – it might be your only chance.

8. Boogie Down

Release Date: August 29, 2018

This emote was part of a community contest – yes, for real. It’s fun, funky, and free (if you enabled two-factor authentication back in the day). What makes it iconic? It feels like classic Fortnite, being fun for the sake of fun.

9. Electro Shuffle

Release Date: December 14, 2017

One of the earliest and most high-energy emotes in Fortnite. Electro Shuffle came in hot with rapid-fire footwork and a futuristic beat. It feels like dancing on fast-forward, and it used to be the go-to “sweat” emote before more toxic options came along.

10. The Worm

Release Date: December 14, 2017 (Season 2 Battle Pass)

The Worm was Fortnite’s first silly flex. It’s goofy, exaggerated, and has real Saturday morning cartoon energy. Only available in the Season 2 Battle Pass, this emote is ultra-rare now, but it defined Fortnite’s early vibe perfectly.

11. Smooth Moves

Release Date: October 13, 2018

This emote is exactly what it sounds like: smooth. It’s got clean transitions, great rhythm, and it’s basically Fortnite’s version of a TikTok dance before TikTok was even a thing. It’s come back to the shop a few times, but every time it does, it sells out fast.

12. Groove Jam

Release Date: May 1, 2018 (Season 4 Battle Pass)

Based on Napoleon Dynamite’s dance, Groove Jam oozes personality. It’s quirky, rhythmic, and honestly iconic. You had to grind to Tier 95 of Season 4 to unlock it, and it hasn’t returned since. Fortnite’s best hidden gem.

13. Hype

Release Date: May 1, 2018 (Season 4 Battle Pass)

You know the Hype dance even if you don’t realize it. This emote mimics BlocBoy JB’s viral “Shoot” dance, and it became the move in lobbies for years. It’s bouncy, loud, and somehow always makes you smile. Sadly, it’s a Battle Pass exclusive, so it’s locked away forever.

14. Fresh

Release Date: December 16, 2017

Inspired by Carlton’s iconic dance from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, this emote is a true Fortnite OG classic. It’s been gone from the shop for over 2,000 days and was reportedly pulled due to legal drama.

15. Rambunctious

Release Date: June 9, 2018

This dance is another one tied up in legal limbo based on a Fresh Prince clip, Rambunctious is fast, chaotic, and hilarious. Like Fresh, it was removed quietly and has become one of the most sought-after emotes in Fortnite’s history.

16. Lazer Blast

Release Date: February 25, 2021

Major Lazer’s Lazer Blast is pure style. With killer beat drops and smooth animations, this icon series emote brought musical energy into Fortnite like never before. It hasn’t been seen in years, making it a rare item shop flex for music lovers and sweaty players alike.

17. Sing Along

Release Date: December 18, 2020

A seasonal freebie turned legendary, Sing Along, dropped during Winterfest 2020. It’s festive, wholesome, and best of all, it was free. You had to log in during a specific time to grab it, and now it’s gone, possibly forever.

18. Poki

Release Date: January 19, 2020

This emote brought streamer Pokimane’s viral dance to Fortnite, and it’s still a fan-favorite. Light, fun, and loopable, Poki was one of the earliest TikTok-style collabs, and its return to the shop is always met with hype. Clean and timeless.

19. Savage

Release Date: December 26, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion’s chart-topping dance made its way into Fortnite and brought major vibes with it. Savage was one of the first truly viral TikTok dances to get added, and it quickly became a mainstay in lockers. It’s bold, confident, and a total power move.

20. Get Griddy

Release Date: April 28, 2021

Get Griddy might just be the most viral Fortnite dance of the last few years. Based on the real-life Griddy dance from NFL star Justin Jefferson, it took over TikTok and locker rooms fast. It’s still incredibly popular and feels fresh every time it drops.