Rainbow Diamonds vs Scout Points in One Piece Bounty Rush
Rainbow Diamonds are the premium paid currency in One Piece Bounty Rush, used for almost every gacha pull, while Scout Points are a free secondary currency earned only from pulling on specific banners, used exclusively to exchange for featured characters and fragments in the Scout Point shop. In short: Rainbow Diamonds buy pulls; Scout Points are a byproduct of those pulls that let you guarantee a character if you spend enough.
What Rainbow Diamonds Do
Rainbow Diamonds are the main currency in Bounty Rush. You use them for:
- Single pulls on any banner (50 diamonds) or multi-pulls (500 diamonds for 10 units, with a guaranteed 4-star on most banners)
- Reviving mid-match in League Battle (costs a small amount, usually 5 diamonds per revive)
- Refilling your treasure energy when it runs out so you can keep playing League Battles
- Buying specific items in the shop, like character fragments, medal tokens, or boost materials, when a special sale appears
You earn Rainbow Diamonds by completing missions, logging in daily, ranking up in League, clearing story mode, and from event rewards. You can also buy them with real money, but the game gives a steady trickle for free players.
What Scout Points Do
Scout Points are a separate currency that you get only when you pull on a banner that has a Scout Point shop attached. Most major banners (like a new EX character or a step-up banner) include a Scout Point counter. For every 1 Rainbow Diamond you spend on that banner, you earn 1 Scout Point. So a single pull gives 50 points, a multi-pull gives 500.
These points are not shared between banners. Each banner has its own Scout Point counter that resets when the banner ends. You can see the counter at the top of the banner screen, and it tells you how many points you need to reach the exchange shop.
How the Scout Point Shop Works
The Scout Point shop is a separate tab inside the banner. It lists the featured character(s) and sometimes their fragments. The typical exchange rates are:
- Featured EX character: usually 1500 Scout Points (that is 1500 Rainbow Diamonds spent, or 3 multi-pulls)
- Featured step-up character: usually 750 Scout Points (1.5 multi-pulls)
- Character fragments: usually 10 fragments for 100–200 points, depending on rarity
Once you exchange for the character, the points are consumed. You can also exchange for fragments to limit-break a character you already own. The shop usually has a limited stock, so you cannot buy unlimited fragments.
Key Differences at a Glance
| Aspect | Rainbow Diamonds | Scout Points |
|---|---|---|
| How you get them | Missions, events, login, real money | Only from pulling on a specific banner |
| What they buy | Pulls, revives, energy refills | Featured character or fragments on that banner |
| Do they expire? | No | Yes – reset when the banner ends |
| Do they carry over? | No – they are global, always usable | No – each banner has its own pool |
Which Should You Spend First?
For free-to-play players, the general rule is to save Rainbow Diamonds for banners where you are willing to spend enough to reach the Scout Point exchange. Since Scout Points reset, spending 500 diamonds on a banner and then stopping is often wasteful if you are close to a character you want. Plan ahead:
- If you want the featured character, save until you have at least 1500 diamonds (for an EX) or 750 (for a step-up) so you can guarantee them via Scout Points.
- If you are just pulling for fun or to build your roster, spend on banners that have good step-up bonuses (like discounted first multi-pull) and accept that your Scout Points may go unused.
- Never spend diamonds on revives or energy refills if you are saving for a specific character – those are small costs, but they add up.
Common Misconception: Scout Points Are Not a Loyalty Program
Some players think Scout Points are like a loyalty program where you build up points over time and redeem them whenever you want. That is not true. Scout Points are tied to the banner you pulled on, and they vanish when that banner leaves. If you have 1400 points on an EX banner and the banner ends, you lose all of them. There is no way to convert them to Rainbow Diamonds or to another banner. The only exception is if the game runs a special event that lets you exchange leftover points for small rewards, but that is rare and not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Scout Points on any banner?
No. Each banner has its own Scout Point counter and its own shop. Points earned on one banner cannot be used on another, even if both banners are active at the same time.
How many Rainbow Diamonds do I need to guarantee an EX character?
Most EX characters require 1500 Scout Points, which means you need to spend 1500 Rainbow Diamonds (3 multi-pulls) on that banner. Some special banners may require more, but 1500 is the standard for a new EX.
Do Scout Points reset every month?
No, they reset when the banner ends, not on a monthly schedule. A banner might last a week or two weeks, so check the banner’s end date. Once it ends, your points are gone.
Can I get Scout Points from free pulls?
Yes, if the banner gives you free pulls (like a free single pull daily), those pulls also earn Scout Points. However, free pulls are usually limited and will not give you many points, so do not rely on them to reach the exchange.
What should I do with leftover Scout Points?
If you have leftover points and the banner is about to end, spend them on character fragments or any other item in the shop, even if it is not the featured character. It is better to get something than to lose the points entirely.
Are Rainbow Diamonds ever given for free?
Yes, the game gives Rainbow Diamonds through daily login bonuses, event missions, and ranking rewards. You can also earn them by completing character stories and achievements. The amount is modest, but enough for a free player to save for a guaranteed pull over a few weeks.
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