Uncommon · Emote · Chapter 5, Season 3
Metal Detectin'
Metal Detectin' is a Uncommon Fortnite emote introduced in Chapter 5, Season 3. How it was obtained: Item Shop. It was last in the Item Shop on 6 March 2026 (230 days ago), after 4 shop days on record since 31 May 2024.
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At a glance
Metal Detectin' facts
- Type
- Emote
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Introduced
- Chapter 5, Season 3
- How it was obtained
- Item Shop
- Item Shop record
- 4 days on record · last 6 March 2026
- First in the Item Shop
- 31 May 2024
- Days since last in the shop
- 230
- Category
- Item Shop
- In-game description
- “The ultimate get-rich-slow scheme.”
Item Shop history
Metal Detectin' in the Item Shop
Metal Detectin' was in the Item Shop on 4 days on record, first on 31 May 2024 and most recently on 6 March 2026, 230 days ago. That is 4 separate runs. Longest absence: 239 days (10 Jul 2025 → 6 Mar 2026).Data
Shop days per year
- 20242
- 20251
- 20261
Most recent shop days
- 6 Mar 2026
- 10 Jul 2025
- 29 Dec 2024
- 31 May 2024
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Metal Detectin' FAQ
When was Metal Detectin' last in the Fortnite Item Shop?
Metal Detectin' was in the Item Shop on 4 days on record, first on 31 May 2024 and most recently on 6 March 2026, 230 days ago. Its longest absence was 239 days, from 10 July 2025 to 6 March 2026.
How do you get Metal Detectin' in Fortnite?
Item Shop. It can only be bought when it returns to the Item Shop; Epic does not announce returns in advance.
When did Metal Detectin' come out?
Metal Detectin' was introduced in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3 and first appeared in the Item Shop on 31 May 2024.
Item Shop data updated 22 October 2026 · Sources: Fortnite-API (cosmetics and Item Shop history). Images © Epic Games.
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