NIKKE Summer Costume Rerun Guide: Pepper, Yan, Guilty, Maiden, Tove & Centi Skins
A complete guide to the 6 returning summer costumes in NIKKE's July 2026 Wave to You event covering Pepper, Yan, Guilty, Maiden, Tove, and Centi skins with prices, availability windows, character details, and how to acquire each costume during the limited-time rerun.
NIKKE Summer Costume Rerun Overview: The Wave to You Event
The GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE July 2026 "Wave to You" summer update brings back one of the most anticipated annual traditions: the summer costume rerun. Alongside the new limited-time story event, new SSR units Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study, and a new mini-game, six previously released summer costumes have returned to the in-game shop for a limited window.
According to the official NIKKE July 2, 2026 patch notes on nikke.gg, the costume rerun period runs from July 2, 2026 (post-maintenance) to July 23, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9). This is the fourth summer event in NIKKE's history, and SHIFT UP has consistently brought back past summer costumes during each year's event to give newer players and returning commanders a chance to collect previously missed skins.
The six returning costumes span characters from Elysion, Missilis, and Tetra Line manufacturers, covering a range of rarities and original release events. All six are limited-time costumes that are not available in the standard Costume Shop outside of summer rerun windows.
All 6 Returning Summer Costumes
Pepper — Ocean Vitamin
Pepper's Ocean Vitamin is one of the most popular summer costumes from the 2024 event. The design features a bright, tropical color palette with Pepper's signature energetic styling. As one of the earliest summer costumes, it holds nostalgic value for long-time players and remains a fan favorite for lobby display.
Yan — Sunrise Market
Yan's Sunrise Market costume transforms the diligent shopkeeper into a summer market vendor, complete with thematic accessories that reflect her merchant background. The costume is part of the original 2024 summer lineup and has rarely been available since its initial release.
Guilty — Wave of Disbelief
Guilty's Wave of Disbelief captures her characteristic tsundere personality through a summer lens. The contrast between her reluctant expression and the bright summer outfit is part of the costume's charm. Guilty mains who missed this costume during its original run will find this rerun window particularly valuable.
Maiden — Under the Sun
Maiden's Under the Sun is a fan-favorite from the 2025 summer lineup. The costume depicts Maiden in a relaxed beach setting, contrasting with her usual composed and serious demeanor. This is one of the most sought-after rerun costumes in the July 2026 lineup.
Tove — Sunblaze
Tove's Sunblaze leans into the energetic, bold side of summer aesthetics. The costume's fiery color palette matches Tove's passionate personality and has been a popular choice for commanders who prefer vibrant lobby setups.
Centi — Ocean Repair
Centi's Ocean Repair combines her engineering background with a summer lifeguard concept. The unique thematic blending of "repair" and "ocean" creates one of the more conceptually creative summer costumes in NIKKE's history. Centi's ongoing relevance in PvP Arena content makes this costume a practical choice for active players.
How to Acquire Each Costume
All six returning summer costumes are available through the in-game Costume Shop during the event period. The exact acquisition method varies by costume:
Important: These costumes are paid-only cosmetics — they do not affect gameplay stats or combat performance. They are purely cosmetic items for lobby display and in-battle appearance. Costumes are tied to the specific character variant (e.g., the summer costume only works on the base SSR version of that Nikke, not on future alts).
Costume Pricing and Availability Window
The summer costume rerun window is approximately three weeks, which gives commanders time to evaluate their budgets and decide which costumes to prioritize. After July 23, these costumes will be unavailable until the next summer event rerun — which, based on SHIFT UP's pattern, is expected in summer 2027.
Are These Costumes Worth Buying?
The value of purchasing rerun summer costumes depends entirely on your priorities as a commander:
Buy if:
You are a collector who wants complete costume sets for your favorite Nikkes
You missed the original release and have been waiting for a rerun
The character in question is one you frequently use or display in your lobby
You value limited cosmetics that may not return for another year
Skip if:
You are a free-to-play player who prioritizes pulling for new units (Cinderella: Crystal Wave, Marciana: Marine Study)
You do not regularly use any of the six Nikkes in your active teams
You are saving gems for upcoming banners (Persona collab, future limiteds)
Maiden — Under the Sun and Centi — Ocean Repair are arguably the most practical purchases, as Maiden remains a relevant PvP unit (especially with her Treasured Item) and Centi is consistently used in Arena and certain PvE content.
New Summer Costumes in the Same Event
The Wave to You event also introduces three brand-new summer costumes:
These new costumes compete for the same gem budget as the rerun costumes. If you have limited resources, it is worth comparing the new costumes against the reruns and deciding which ones you will actually use and enjoy. The Tia — Sea Lizzie Event Pass offers guaranteed acquisition and includes full voiceover, making it one of the better value costume purchases in the event.
How to Budget Gems for Summer Reruns
With two new limited SSR banners (Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study), two rerun banners (Dorothy: Serendipity and Elegg: Boom and Shock), six rerun costumes, three new costumes, and the upcoming Persona collaboration, July 2026 is one of the most resource-intensive months in NIKKE history.
Recommended budget priority:
Limited SSR units (Cinderella and Marciana) — meta and collection value
Event Pass costume (Tia — Sea Lizzie) — best value per dollar for a guaranteed, fully-voiced costume
1–2 favorite rerun costumes — pick the ones you will actually use
Costume Gacha (Little Mermaid — Shell Princess) — only if you are comfortable with gacha mechanics for cosmetics
Do not spend all your gems on costumes at the expense of pulling for limited units. The banners will not return until next year's summer event (or later, for Pilgrim units like Cinderella), while costumes are purely cosmetic.
Conclusion
The NIKKE July 2026 summer costume rerun is a welcome opportunity for commanders who missed past summer events to add Pepper, Yan, Guilty, Maiden, Tove, and Centi's summer skins to their collection. With a three-week window ending July 23, there is ample time to evaluate your budget and decide which costumes to prioritize.
If you can only afford one, Maiden — Under the Sun and Centi — Ocean Repair offer the best combination of aesthetic appeal and character relevance in current content. If you are a collector, this is your only guaranteed opportunity until summer 2027 — plan accordingly.
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FAQ
Q: How long are the summer costume reruns available?
A: From July 2, 2026 (post-maintenance) to July 23, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9) — approximately 21 days.
Q: Which summer costumes are returning in the July 2026 rerun?
A: Six costumes: Pepper — Ocean Vitamin, Yan — Sunrise Market, Guilty — Wave of Disbelief, Maiden — Under the Sun, Tove — Sunblaze, and Centi — Ocean Repair.
Q: Can I buy these costumes with free gems?
A: Costumes in the Costume Shop typically require paid gems or special costume tickets. Check the in-game shop for specific currency requirements.
Q: Will these costumes return again?
A: Based on SHIFT UP's pattern, summer costumes return during each year's summer event. The next expected rerun window would be summer 2027.
Q: Do these costumes provide any combat bonuses?
A: No. All NIKKE costumes are purely cosmetic and do not affect combat stats, damage, or gameplay performance.
Q: Which rerun costume is the best value?
A: Maiden — Under the Sun and Centi — Ocean Repair are the most practical, as both characters remain relevant in current PvP and PvE content.
Q: Are there new summer costumes in this event too?
A: Yes. Three new costumes: Little Mermaid — Shell Princess (Costume Gacha), Tia — Sea Lizzie (Event Pass), and Naga — Ring Ensemble (July Mission Pass).
Q: Should I prioritize costumes or limited banners?
A: Prioritize limited SSR banners (Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study) first, as cosmetics do not return with the same frequency. Costumes are secondary.
