Every Mini Brands series sorts its minis into rarity tiers, and the collector guide inside the capsule tells you which tier each mini belongs to. This guide explains what each tier means, how finishes like Gold fit in, and how to check a mini you've pulled. To browse every rare mini by tier, see the rare Mini Brands list.
What are the Mini Brands rarity tiers?
From the lowest label to the highest, the tiers are Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, Ultra Rare, Luxury, Iconic and Legendary. No series uses all eight, and the order that counts is the one on each series' own collector guide. Older core, Toy and Foodie series top out at Super Rare or Ultra Rare, while newer lines such as Home, Retro, Books and KFC add Iconic and Legendary at the top.
| Tier | What it means | Minis in our database |
|---|---|---|
| Legendary | The highest label in the newer series that use it. Only one to three per series. | 21 |
| Iconic | A premium chase just below Legendary. | 37 |
| Luxury | A high-end chase tier, used in newer lines such as Home, Retro, Books, KFC and Disney Store Series 3. | 64 |
| Ultra Rare | The top tier in most Toy and Foodie series and in core Series 4 and 5. | 184 |
| Super Rare | One step below Ultra Rare, often given to Gold minis. | 87 |
| Rare | Less common than the base set, often with a Metallic or Glow finish. | 266 |
| Uncommon | A small step up from Common, used in very few series. | 12 |
| Common | The bulk of every series. | 2247 |
How do the rarity markings on the collector guide work?
The collector guide (the fold-out checklist in the capsule) lists every mini in the series and marks which tier it belongs to. The style of the marking changes from series to series, so read the key printed on that guide rather than assuming it matches a guide from another series. Each mini on the guide also has a number, which matches the checklist numbers on our series pages.
Are finishes the same as rarity?
No. A finish describes how a mini looks; the tier describes how rare it is. Finishes include Gold, Metallic, Glow in the Dark, Frozen Moments, Platinum, Rose, Scented, Create and Really Works. A finish often goes with a high tier, but not always:
- Gold: many Gold minis are Super Rare, but 56 Gold minis in our database are Common in their series.
- Create and Really Works: 81 Create and 47 Really Works minis sit in the Common or Uncommon tier.
- Frozen Moments: usually Ultra Rare or higher. Browse every Frozen Moment, or see What are Frozen Moments?.
So when you pull a Gold mini, check its tier on the guide before treating it as a chase.
How do I check the rarity of a mini I pulled?
Find the mini on its series checklist and read the tier there. Step by step:
- Work out the series from the capsule or box.
- Find the mini on the collector guide and note its number and tier.
- Confirm it on the series checklist here, or search for it on the rare Mini Brands list.
- Tick it off in your checklist so you know what's still missing.
For more detail, read How to tell if your Mini Brands are rare.
