The Collector's Gift Guide: Rare, Epic & Ultra Squishy Tiers Explained
The one rule
Gifting a collector is a minefield — unless you speak the tier system. The price tells you the rarity: from standard up through glitter and deluxe to RARE, EPIC and ULTRA RARE. Give the right tier and the gift says "I know the difference".
Here's what each tier means, which collector it fits, and the unwritten rules that separate a good collector gift from a polite thank-you.
The tiers, bottom to top
Matching tier to collector
The starting collector → Glitter tier
They have a few standards and just discovered the chart. A glitter or tie-dye edition is the perfect "level up" — visibly special without skipping the ladder.
The committed collector → RARE tier
They track what they're missing. Ask which of the Rare trio they don't have — filling a specific gap beats any surprise at this level.
The completionist → EPIC or ULTRA
Their shelf has an empty spot with a name on it. The Galaxy editions are the most-photographed pieces in the lineup; the Ultra Rare Lucky Gold is the crown.
The gambler → high-tier mystery
Some collectors would rather pull than receive. A deluxe mystery with rare odds gifts the thrill itself — best story either way.
The unwritten rules
- Never gift below their current tier — a standard to a rare-tier collector reads as not paying attention.
- Duplicates are fine at mystery tiers, not at fixed tiers — check the shelf or ask a sibling.
- Keep the box. Serious collectors display packaging; unbox nothing on their behalf.
The bottom line
Glitter for the starter, a missing Rare for the committed, Epic or Ultra for the completionist, a deluxe mystery for the gambler — and always one tier at or above where they already are. The full system lives in the rarity chart guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rare squishy?
A limited-run edition above the standard tiers — in our system, the $49.99 Silver, Rainbow and Gold editions, below Epic and Ultra Rare.
What's the rarest dumpling squishy?
The Ultra Rare Lucky Gold ($71.99) tops the hierarchy, above the Epic Galaxy and Golden editions.
Are rare squishies worth it?
For collectors, tier defines the gift: smaller runs, richer finishes, shelf-centerpiece status — plus trade leverage nothing standard can match.