Epic Games classified this as a "Limited Time" item. While it may never return, Epic occasionally brings back popular promotional styles in the Item Shop or through new merchandise bundles under different names.
To better understand how the original promotion operated and why scammers use this item as bait, watch this video: Epic Games classified this as a "Limited Time" item
Because there is no longer a way to natively redeem a code for this item, there are only two real-world avenues to getting your hands on one: 🛑 The Hard Truth About Minty Pickaxe Codes
If you are reading Greek-titled or English reviews promising "Free Minty Pickaxe Codes" (Δωρεάν / Εργαζόμενος), here is a transparent breakdown of the current reality. 🛑 The Hard Truth About Minty Pickaxe Codes Note: Account trading strictly violates Epic Games' Terms
Epic Games set a strict expiration date of February 4, 2020 , for all physical code cards. Even if you find an unredeemed physical card on a resale site like eBay , the code simply will not work.
Many players purchase "stacked accounts" via third-party marketplaces from players who redeemed the axe back in 2019. Note: Account trading strictly violates Epic Games' Terms of Service and can result in a permanent ban.
The legendary (commonly known as the Minty Pickaxe) was a highly exclusive, limited-time promotional item released in November 2019. To acquire it legitimately, players had to physically purchase a Fortnite product from participating brick-and-mortar stores like GameStop in the US or Smyths Toys in the UK.