Scoring a goal is one thing, but scoring in style is another. Rocket League lets you customize your rig as you see fit. You can alter anything and everything. The body, the tires, the paint, all of it is adjustable according to preference. That said, patterned decals are what make each look unique. The haphazard lines and subtle animations of the decals in Rocket League are what instill originality in design.

Whether you want to rock a ride that is as yellow as the sun or show off a chassis with cool effects, Rocket League has a wealth of decals available. Some of them are unlocked through methods like the Rocket Pass or acquired via Blueprints, while others were once exclusives that aren't attainable anymore. So, if you love dominating with your looks just as much as with your skills, then here is a handpicked selection of only the best decals to ever grace the arena.

Migraine

The Migraine decal comes bearing a pillar design that spreads diagonally across the vehicle body. Since this is an animated decal, the pillars are constantly shifting in position. Other smaller particles can also be seen floating across the sides. Depending on the colors you select, the Migraine decal will display varying contrasts, which brings out a cool, brainwave-like appearance of the body.

Despite being launched back in 2023, Migraine still holds up as one of the best Rocket League decals ever released. That's mostly owing to its wavy animation, which looks soothing to the eyes. Though fair warning, it sometimes might catch you or your opponents off-guard with an actual migraine. You can snatch the Migraine decal for 300 Credits from the Item Shop. But that's if you're super lucky, since it rarely is on sale anymore. Other than that, the downside to owning Migraine is that it’s only useable on the Cyclone and Fennec bodies.

Encryption

Here's one for all you programming geniuses. The Encryption decal covers your vehicle body with a series of 0s and 1s. The body gets painted with these numbers, and a separate highlighted group of them also flickers on random spots, adding a cool coding-like effect.

The best thing about the Encryption decal in Rocket League is that it's usable on every car type. Whether it's the Cyclone or Fennec, you can put those shiny coding patterns to good use on all your favorite cars. Everyone has always wondered how those 0s and 1s from high school would help us in real life. Maybe they didn't help out any non-programming students, but they definitely do look attractive as a decal in Rocket League.

Filiformer

A decal mentioned in almost every best Rocket League decal list is the Filiformer, and there's a very good reason why. What's so interesting about the Filiformer is that it isn't just any simple old animation or paint job. Instead, it behaves as if it's an in-game mechanic. In the Filiformer decal, several lines run across the body of the vehicle. Now these aren't any plane lines. These lines flicker in synchronization with the tunes playing inside Rocket League.

The Filiformer acts like an audio visualizer. If you're in the Main Menu and a track with a rapid beat is playing, the lines on your car will react by beating rapidly too. The lines can also beat slowly or suddenly in sync with a beat drop, depending on different tracks. Not only does this look cool on the Main Menu, but it also dazzles your teammates inside the arena whenever they glance at your vehicle and see it responding to the sounds.

You could originally obtain the Filiformer by reaching Tier 55 of the Premium Rocket Pass Season 2. However, that Pass is long gone, and you'll only find this decal in the Item Shop if it ever appears again.

Shinjuku

Shinjuku’s unlike the other decals mentioned on this list. It's different in that it's a fixed pattern decal with a predetermined color scheme. Various Japanese-inspired graffiti textures the vehicle and give it a mix of traditional and modern aesthetics. It’s perfect for cruising through the arena and pulling off Breezi Flicks in style. Shinjuku also has a subtle animation playing on its colored areas, making it feel all the more pretty.

You could give Shinjuku minus points for its one tiny flaw. That being it's non-paintable, so you can't adjust the colors. It's either the purple neon Tokyo look or another decal. There is, however, a revised version of this decal in Rocket League, presented with new colors, the Shinjuku: Remixed. This refresh of the Shinjuku decal comes rocking a white-orange contrast, making it a popular alternative for fans who don't like the original’s color scheme.

Fancy Formal

If scoring in style were a decal, the Fancy Formal would be it. This decal literally textures your car with a tuxedo and gets you ready for any occasion, whether on or off the field. The decal’s slick design wraps a black tuxedo over the sides of the body, while a bowtie and white shirt are imprinted on the hood. And like the Shinjuku, the Fancy Formal is a fixed pattern decal too, though it lacks any sort of subtle animation.

The Fancy Formal was released in 2022 as a part of the Birthday Ball event in Rocket League. It's not up for grabs anymore, but you'll sometimes find it on sale. This decal also comes in two unique looks. If you like the original black design, the Fancy Formal is what you should get. On the other hand, if you want to use a custom color palette, get the Tinted Formal decal since the Fancy Formal isn't paintable.

Hyperspace

One of the coolest Rocket League decals of all time is Hyperspace. Numerous stars are placed around the body of your vehicle, and since this is an animated decal, they constantly move about their position. But what makes Hyperspace so captivating is that when your car moves fast in the arena, so do the stars from the texture.

At high speeds or when you boost, the stars rapidly move across your vehicle's body and leave a long, distinct trail behind. It's as if you are flying a spaceship at hyperspeed and seeing afterimages of the stars in space. The Hyperspace decal is a pretty rare drop.

You might occasionally find its Blueprint for the Fennec after a match. It's also occasionally available through the in-game Item Shop. If you ever do see it on sale, grab the Hyperspace decal since its animation is so smooth that you'll regret missing out.

Suji

Of course, the best has been saved for last. For fans of the Dominus body type, the Suji is hands down the best decal. It's got a sleek, minimalistic design with several texts near the sides and bumpers of the vehicle. The font is inflated and has contrasting shades of the same color, giving a fresh look.

You can obtain the Suji decal via Blueprint drops. Alternatively, it's available in the Item Shop. A good thing about this decal is that it is paintable, unlike some of the other fixed pattern decals. You can adjust the color scheme however you like, though this decal is only for the Dominus body. Still, that doesn't change the fact that it's quite easily one of the best decals to arrive in Rocket League.

Conclusion

If you love animations, the Hyperspace, Encryption, and Migraine are the best decals to get for your vehicles. But if you're more of a fixed-pattern type of person, the Fancy Formal, Shinjuku, and Suji are your best friends. However, for a wholly unique look, Filiformer is recommended as the best Rocket League decal since it changes according to the tunes inside the game.

The seven decals mentioned above are those widely considered by Rocket League players as the best, but the actual best decals in-game are the ones you yourself find to be the most eye-catching. So, with that said, if you love any of the decals listed above, that's great. Otherwise, there are thousands of other cosmetics for you to choose from in-game.