The trade market is dead. Long live the Item Shop. In 2023, Epic Games removed player-to-player trading from Rocket League, killing an entire economy overnight. But the passion for customization didn’t die; it shifted. Rocket League Garage (RLG)—the official bot of the world’s largest fan site—pivoted from a trading hub to the ultimate “Drip Advisor,” helping you track the daily shop rotation and discover high-level car designs.
The Pivot: From Economy to Aesthetics
RL Garage survived the “Great Removal” by redefining its utility.
- The Proposition: FOMO Management. You cannot trade for items anymore; you must buy them when they appear in the shop.
- The Solution: An automated surveillance system. The bot monitors the 24-hour shop rotation.
- The ROI: Never miss a Titanium White Octane or Fennec. The bot pings you the second a high-value item hits the store, ensuring you get the car you want before the 24-hour window closes.
1. Core Functionality: The Garage Suite
This bot serves the fashion-conscious driver and the stats-obsessed competitor.
A. Item Shop Surveillance (/item_shop)
- Visuals: Posts a crisp image of the entire Daily Item Shop rotation.
- Alerts: Users can configure alerts for specific items.
- Scenario: You want “Black Dieci” wheels. You tell the bot. Six months later, it appears in the shop. The bot pings you. You buy it.
B. Design Inspiration (/design)
- Database: Connects to RLG’s massive user-generated gallery.
- Utility: Stuck on a preset? Search
/design car:Dominusto see thousands of community-voted loadouts complete with decal names, paint finishes, and wheel choices.
C. Player Statistics (/stats)
- Rank Tracker: Pulls MMR (Matchmaking Rating) across all platforms (Steam, Epic, Console).
- Flex: Instantly prove you are Grand Champion II to your server by displaying your rank card.
2. The Command Codex
Slash commands are the standard interface.
| Command | Usage | Tier | Impact |
| Market | /item_shop | God-Tier | Displays today’s items for sale. |
| Intel | /item name:[Item] | Core | Shows item details (rarity, painting availability). |
| Style | /design search:[Car] | Creative | Fetches top-rated car presets from the community. |
| Rank | /stats user:[ID] | Competitive | Displays current competitive rank and MMR. |
| Schedule | /esports | Info | Shows upcoming RLCS match times. |
3. Deployment Strategy: The Showroom
Don’t mix car talk with general chat.
- Zone Segregation: Create a dedicated channel:
#item-shopor#garage. - Automated Daily Post:
- Use the dashboard to auto-post the
/item_shopimage every day at reset time (e.g., 20:00 UTC). - Pro Tip: Enable “Auto-Thread” (using Discord native features or another bot) on this channel so members can discuss today’s rotation (“Is this decal worth 2000 credits?”) without clogging the main chat.
- Use the dashboard to auto-post the
- The “Drip Check” Culture:
- Encourage users to use
/designto share their loadouts. Host a weekly “Best Car” contest where the winner gets their design pinned.
- Encourage users to use
FAQ Vortex: Tactical Solutions
Q: Can I check trading prices?
A: Technically yes, but practically no. The /price command may exist, but since trading is removed, it now reflects “Shop Cost” or historical data. The concept of “Market Value” is effectively dead in Rocket League.
Q: Why can’t I find “Octane”?
A: Search Precision. The bot uses the full English item name. “Octane” works, but “Shiro Octane” (Japanese) won’t. Always use the English localized names found in the game settings.
Q: Does it track Esports?
A: Yes. The /esports command tracks the RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series) schedule, making it a great tool for watch parties.
Zenith CTA
Start your engines. The shop just updated. Did you miss the White Fennec? Invite Rocket League Garage, set up your #item-shop channel, and secure your dream garage.