Neopets Flask of Rainbow Fountain Water Guide

The Flask of Rainbow Fountain Water is an intriguing item on Neopets, capable of randomly painting pets in different colors, similar to the effects of using Nerkmids on the Vending Machine. However, it’s a bit more expensive and rare! This guide covers what the Flask of Rainbow Fountain Water can do, based on research and experiences gathered over time.

What is the Flask of Rainbow Fountain Water?

The Flask of Rainbow Fountain Water is a single-use item that, when used on a pet, can grant it a new color. It offers a chance to paint your pet in a unique color, though the outcome is unpredictable.

Common and Rare Colors

The colors you can get from the Flask vary. While some colors are more common, others are rarely seen with Flask use. Here’s what some users, including myself, have experienced:

  • Common Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red.
  • Less Common Colors: Cloud, Starry, and Purple.
  • Rare Colors: Some users report occasional rarer colors like Ghost, Rainbow, or Faerie, though these are much less frequent.

Tips for Using the Flask

  1. Use on Lower-Priced Pets: Due to the Flask’s unpredictable nature, it might be best to experiment on pets where you’re open to any color outcome.
  2. Expect Variability: Just as with Nerkmids, results are random, so patience is key if you’re aiming for specific colors.
  3. Community Insights: The Neopian community has been invaluable in sharing Flask results. Many players continue to document their Flask experiences, helping others understand potential outcomes.

For those who don’t know, the Flask can be gained from the Underwater Fishing Game. It is fished up as a random item, so if you happen to get one in this manner, consider yourself to be lucky indeed!


The Flask as you’ll find it in auctions, trades or from fishing.
Search for Flask of Rainbow Fountain Water

A few people have contacted me about the flasks. While this page was only ever intended to my own record of the situation, I’ve added a small question section as well, so those questions will be cleared up.

Q: What Fishing level is needed to catch a flask?
A: Generally, a Fishing level above 78 should suffice. However, some pets over level 200 haven’t had luck fishing one up, so it’s still based on chance.

Q: Can I send you screenshots or a Neomail about my pet’s results from using a Flask?
A: Absolutely! I’d love to hear about your experience, and I’ll make sure to credit any screenshots you share.

Q: What colors are possible from using a Flask?
A: So far, reported colors include Maraquan, Plushie, Robot, Baby, MSPP, Royal, and some basic colors. The Flask color range differs from the colors offered by Fountain Faerie Quests.

Q: How much should I pay for a Flask?
A: Pricing varies, so check the Trading Post and Auctions for a reasonable deal. As more flasks are fished, prices might decrease.

Q: Will you keep using Flasks?
A: I’ve paused for now.

Q: How many times can I use a Flask?
A: Each Flask is a single-use item and disappears once used.

Q: My pet turned Checkered multiple times—is that normal?
A: Yes! My pet turned Checkered three times, so it seems like a frequent outcome.

Q: Can the Buzzin’ avatar be earned with a Flask?
A: No, the Flask does not award the Buzzin’ avatar.

Q: Can the Flask change my pet’s species?
A: No, Flasks only change color, not species.

Q: Are you interested in buying a Flask?
A: If you’re offering a fair price, feel free to ask! I currently have a few stored, but I’m open to offers.

Q: If my pet turns Royal, will the gender stay the same?
A: Not necessarily. Royal colors can be random; I’ve known cases where a female pet turned Royalboy.

Q: What are the most common colors from users’ reports?
A: Checkered and Pink are the most frequently reported colors.

Q: Can Flasks turn a pet a basic color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow)?
A: Yes, basic colors are possible. I’ve had one of my pets turn red after using a Flask.

Q: Can the Flask be used on any pet?
A: Yes, Flasks can be used on any pet.

Below is a record of my attempts to use the Flasks.

Flask One Plushie
Flask Twoes-3952081 White
Flask Three Purple
Flask Four Glowing
Flask Five Mutant
Flask Six Pink
Flask Seven Cloud
Flask Eight Pink again
Flask Nine Brown
Flask Ten Checkered
Flask Eleven Checkered.. Again.
Flask Twelve Checkered. Yes. Again.
Flask Thirteenes-3952081 Mutant
Flask Fourteenes-3952081 Plushie
Flask Fifteenpi8-4218351 Camouflage
Flask Sixteenpi8-4218351 Disco
Flask Seventeenpi8-4218351 Cloud
Flask Eighteenpi8-4218351 Brown
Flask Nineteen Tyrannian
Flask Twenty Brown
Flask Twenty One Pink
Flask Twenty Two Red
Flask Twenty Three Robot
Flask Twenty Four Rainbow
Flask Twenty Five Mutant