- BEAR Alpha rarest skins are ranked by total owner counts and obtainment difficulty
- El Sam the Santa Bro holds the top spot with a roughly 1 in 425,000 drop chance
- Atrocity became rare by accident after a data-loss glitch removed Cheese Factory
- April Fool skins like Crustification and Sam Feet High Viscosity sit in the top five
- Most rare skins will likely never return, making them ultimate flexes for veterans
BEAR Alpha Rarest Skins: The Top 10 Rankings
Rarity in BEAR Alpha comes down to two things: how many players actually own a skin, and whether that skin can still be obtained. Some skins are rare because they were expensive, some because their events were unpopular, and one because of pure luck. Below is the full ranking of the rarest BEAR Alpha skins based on owner counts.
Video Highlights:
- Full countdown from honorable mentions to the number one rarest skin
- Exact owner counts for skins like Atrocity (around 6,000) and A Focity (around 10,000)
- Breakdown of why El Sam the Santa Bro is nearly impossible to get
- Math showing how long it would take to earn the rarest skin in the game
| Rank | Skin | Approx. Owners | Why It's Rare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Sam the Santa Bro | Extremely low | 1 in 425,000 boss drop chance |
| 2 | Atrocity | ~6,000 | Removed due to a data-loss glitch |
| 3 | Bear Swagger 999 | ~7,000 | Hidden in a barely promoted obby game |
| 4 | A Focity | ~10,000 | Insane multi-step puzzle, few days only |
| 5 | Crustification | ~11,000 | April Fool skin, convoluted badge quest |
| 6 | Sam | Low | Cost 90,000 quid |
| 7 | Green Viking | ~13,000 | Obscure St. Patrick's event puzzle |
| 8 | Sam Feet High Viscosity | ~13,000 | April Fool cart ride badge |
| 9 | The Monster | Low | Coffin code, Halloween 2020 |
| 10 | Witches Brew Lord | Low | Coffin code, never returning |
Owner counts shift over time as skins return through anniversary events. A skin that is rare today may become common if the developers bring it back, so treat these rankings as a snapshot of late 2025 heading into 2026.
Honorable Mentions: Rare but Not Quite Top 10
Several skins just missed the cut but still carry serious bragging rights. These are worth knowing because some of them may become rarer or more common depending on future events.
| Skin | Approx. Owners | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Itto | ~24,000 | Only available a few days, but too many owners |
| Zob | Rare | Bob skin that has yet to return; rarer than Yob |
| Yob | Rare | May return in a future Bob election |
| Saucer | Rare | Cost 10,000 quid, in shop under 2 weeks |
| Uncle Sam | Rare | Costs 44,444 quid, returned once |
| Six Air | Rare | 6th anniversary skin, likely never returning |
| Undeadcoming Pumpkin | ~Itto level | Halloween 2020 event was unpopular |
Zob & Yob
- Only classic Bob skins never to return
- A future Bob election could bring one back
- Zob is rarer since Yob appeared in a Kindly Kon video
Six Air
- Released for the 6th anniversary
- Priced same as Rob
- Unpopular event means few owners
Undeadcoming Pumpkin
- Not difficult to earn
- Halloween 2020 free event had low turnout
- Owner count close to Itto's
Zob and Yob are rare now, but the developers will eventually run another Bob election, and one or both may return. Do not treat them as permanent grails.
How the Rarest Skins Were Obtained
Each top-10 skin had a unique unlock path, and most of those paths are now closed. Here is how the hardest ones worked.
| Skin | Event | Obtainment Method |
|---|---|---|
| El Sam the Santa Bro | Christmas boss fight | Beat Santa Sam, 1 in 425,000 random reward |
| Atrocity | Cheese Factory (Nov 2019) | Climb a tree, pass through a wall, find the Bear corpse |
| Bear Swagger 999 | Mega Easy OP 250 Stages (2024) | Reach the end of a separate obby game |
| A Focity | Limited event | Red pirate juice ritual, Connect 4 tie, 5-minute wait room |
| Crustification | April Fools | Thomas Racing wall jump (original), CTF dig quest (2025) |
| Green Viking | St. Patrick's update | Key, door, obby, maze, and code puzzle |
The A Focity Gauntlet
Equip the red pirate juice, load Undead Coming 2, and hold the juice against a specific sewer wall to teleport to a hidden place.
The Connect 4 Tie
Have a friend join you and play Connect 4. You must get a tie — win or lose and you start over completely.
The Waiting Room
Walk down the hallway and back, get teleported to a room, and wait 5 minutes. Touching the TV in the room resets everything.
Claim the Skin
Complete all steps successfully within the short availability window to unlock A Focity permanently.
Atrocity was never meant to be rare. Cheese Factory triggered a data-loss bug that stripped players of skins, and in a panic the map — and Atrocity with it — was removed. The developers have only said "cannot say" when asked about a return.
Why El Sam the Santa Bro Is Untouchable
Every other rare skin rewards being present at the right time and knowing the method. El Sam the Santa Bro is different: it is pure chance.
The Santa Sam boss fight in Arctic Valley hands out random rewards when beaten. Most drops are reasonable — even Golden Little Santa Sam is only a 1 in 25 chance. El Sam the Santa Bro sits at roughly 1 in 425,000, and it was formerly 1 in 1,000,000 before the odds were relaxed.
The Santa Bro Grind (Average Luck):
- Boss fight takes ~2 minutes with a decent squad of six
- 425,000 fights = ~141,000 minutes of gameplay
- That is roughly 2,361 hours, or 98 days of nonstop play
- One player solo: about 590 days of no-sleep grinding
- Luck is the only factor — skill cannot shorten the odds
Players with El Sam the Santa Bro hold what is widely considered the rarest skin in the entire BEAR series. Flex it freely.
Rarity Drivers: What Makes a Skin Rare
Understanding why skins become rare helps you predict which current limited skins will be valuable later.
| Rarity Driver | Example | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| High price | Sam (90,000 quid) | Filters out casual buyers |
| Unpopular event | Halloween 2020 skins | Low player turnout, few owners |
| Short window | A Focity (days only) | Minimal time to unlock |
| Hidden method | Bear Swagger 999 | Only announced players found it |
| Pure RNG | El Sam the Santa Bro | No skill can help |
| Removal glitch | Atrocity | Accidentally made permanent rare |
Teleport hacks once let players farm infinite quids, which lowered Sam's rarity after its 6th anniversary return. The developers have been working to fix these exploits, and future expensive skins may stay rarer as a result.
FAQ
Q: What is the rarest skin in BEAR Alpha?
El Sam the Santa Bro is the rarest skin in BEAR Alpha, with roughly a 1 in 425,000 drop chance from the Santa Sam boss fight. It is widely considered the rarest skin in the entire BEAR series.
Q: Can Atrocity ever return to BEAR Alpha?
It is unlikely. The skin was removed alongside Cheese Factory due to a data-loss glitch, and the developers have only responded with 'cannot say' when asked. The Atrocity button still exists in Cheese Factory, which leaves a small door open.
Q: Why is Sam rare if it returned twice?
Sam costs 90,000 quid, one of the highest prices in the game. Even after returning during the 6th anniversary event, the extreme price keeps its owner count low, though hacker-farmed quids made it less rare than before.
Q: Are Zob and Yob worth collecting as rare skins?
They are rare now, but a future Bob election will likely bring at least one of them back. Treat them as semi-rare rather than permanent grails.