Thunder Frogs are the first Legendary Artillery Brawler in Brawl Stars, arriving in November 2026 as part of the Brawl Vice season. Supercell has not printed an exact day. Creators expect the launch event around November 12, which is an estimate based on how past Brawler events were timed. This guide covers the official kit, the stats, the unlock route and a few early notes on how to play them.
Key facts at a glance
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Detail |
Info |
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Rarity and class |
Legendary, Artillery |
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Roster number |
109th Brawler (Rey and Ruby follow in December) |
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Release |
November 2026, exact date unconfirmed (expected around Nov 12) |
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Free unlock |
20 Thunder Frogs Boxes, 2 wins per box |
Who are the Thunder Frogs?
Zap, Zee and Volt are three frogs that count as a single Brawler. According to Supercell's November 2026 release notes, Ziggy gave them a magical hat so they can perform their electric stage routine without getting hurt. That makes them part of Ziggy's trio, which explains the theatrical theme of the kit.
How Triangle Trick works
The main attack is called Triangle Trick. One frog jumps to the target spot and deals area damage on landing. When the second frog jumps, electricity connects all three frogs in a triangle that deals more area damage before they hop back together. The sides of the triangle hit harder than the middle.
This makes the attack more about placement than aim. You are laying down a damage shape, so the position of the third frog (the one still standing beside you) matters as much as where the first two land. Wasting both ammo on a triangle that misses the fight is the easiest mistake to make early on.
Frogzilla, the Super
The Super merges the three frogs into one giant frog that can jump three times. Each jump deals area damage that is stronger in the center, and the third jump is the biggest. The Super ends when all three jumps are used or the timer runs out. Because the jumps cover a lot of ground, Frogzilla works as both an attack and a way to cross the map or escape.
Gadgets, Star Powers and Hypercharge
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Upgrade |
What it does |
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Double Jumpers (Gadget) |
Throws two frogs at once. Needs full ammo and uses all of it |
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Soothing Shock (Gadget) |
The next triangle heals allies standing inside |
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Leech Landing (Star Power) |
Heals the Thunder Frogs for 50% of the damage their Super jumps deal |
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Swamp Stomps (Star Power) |
The edges of the triangle slow enemies by 15% for 2 seconds |
The Hypercharge is called Triple the Tricks. It turns your three Super jumps into a triangle of its own, with 1,050 damage inside and 1,500 at the edges, based on the official release notes.
Early community impressions are mixed. Some creators think the Super and the healing options make them very strong, while some players on the fan wiki forum found the kit too similar to existing healing Brawlers. Nothing has been tested at scale yet, so treat any tier placement as provisional.
Thunder Frogs stats
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Stat |
Level 1 |
Power 11 |
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Health |
3,500 |
7,000 |
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Triangle damage (center) |
1,050 |
2,100 |
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Triangle damage (edges) |
1,500 |
3,000 |
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Super jump damage |
1,500 |
3,000 |
A direct hit in the center of a Super jump reaches roughly 3,900 at Power 11. Movement speed is normal and the main attack has long range. These numbers come from pre-release data and can change in a balance patch.
Release date and how to unlock Thunder Frogs
Supercell's October 31 Brawl Talk said November and gave no day. The November update itself went live on November 3 and Season 56 started on November 5, but the release notes do not date the new Brawlers. The last three regular Brawler events opened about seven days after their season began, which points to roughly November 12. Check the Events tab in the game for the real start.
Recent Brawler launches have used a New Brawler Event. You spend tickets on matches, every 2 wins give you a Thunder Frogs Box, and Legendary Brawlers are guaranteed after 20 boxes. The Brawler is maxed inside the event, so you can try it before you own it. Ticket counts differ by event. The Pierce event, the last Legendary launch we could check, gave 42 tickets in total, and ticket refresh now happens at 8am UTC for everyone.
That math matters. Twenty boxes means 40 wins, so a guaranteed free unlock on 42 tickets needs a win rate above 95%. Most players should expect partial odds instead. One creator site estimates about 2.6% per box for the Brawler drop, which works out to roughly a one-in-four chance at a 50% win rate. Treat that as an estimate until the event is live.
If you miss the unlock, the Brawler Blast system is the backup route. Supercell's latest notes raised the Brawler choice odds there from 50% to 100%, so you can pick the Brawler you want when it triggers. Players who want to keep their Credits and Gems for this should skip the lower-value spending until the event is live.
A starting build to test
Until real match data exists, a reasonable starting point is Soothing Shock with Leech Landing. The first gives your team sustain from every triangle, and the second keeps Frogzilla alive after a dive. Swamp Stomps and Double Jumpers look more situational. This is an early suggestion, not a tested ranking, so adjust after a few matches on your own maps.
Ranked is worth a mention too. The November update now asks for Power 11 Brawlers at every rank, so a newly unlocked Thunder Frogs will need leveling before it fits a Ranked lineup. The number of free maxed Brawlers per season has gone up from 3 to 6, which helps a little.
How to play against them
Do not stay in one spot after the first frog lands. The second jump forms the triangle, and the damage comes from that second beat. Move out of the shape, and expect a Super dive on any low-health target that hangs back.
What else is in the Brawl Vice season
Thunder Frogs arrive alongside the Brawl Vice season, a crime-city theme inspired by GTA's Vice City. The Brawl Pass skins are Brawl Vice Bull and Crime Pays Poco, each with two chromas. The shop adds Undercover Buzz, Undercover Pierce, Black Market Barley, and City Days and City Nights Emz. One review site lists Undercover Pierce at 299 Gems and City Nights Emz at 199 Gems, so check the in-game shop for current prices. Thunder Frogs themselves do not have a Brawl Vice skin in the official list. The season is expected to run into early December, when Brawlidays takes over.
Thunder Frogs FAQ
Are Thunder Frogs one Brawler or three?
One Brawler. Zap, Zee and Volt count as a single entry in your collection, and Thunder Frogs is the 109th on the roster.
Why do some sites list 2,000 healing for Soothing Shock and others list 4,000?
The official release notes show base values, and the 2,000 figure is the Level 1 number. Stats roughly double at Power 11, which is why a pre-release guide shows 4,000. The same pattern holds for health (3,500 to 7,000).
Can I get Thunder Frogs without spending Gems?
Yes, in principle. The New Brawler Event can unlock them for free, but the guarantee needs 20 boxes, and ticket limits make that hard. Expect to rely on luck, or on Brawler Blast if you have Credits saved.
Is there a code that unlocks Thunder Frogs?
No. QR codes can give pins or small rewards, but none unlocks a new Brawler, so treat any "free Thunder Frogs code" as a scam.
Will the stats change?
They can. All numbers here come from the November release notes and pre-release data, and Supercell often adjusts new Brawlers in the first balance patch.
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