Power-Ups are items in the game that either increases a certain ability or gives the character a special ability. There are 5 main power-ups in the game, which are the 2X Multiplier, Coin Magnet, Jetpack, Pogo Stick and the Super Sneakers. Certain missions that require the player to use 3 or more power-ups also count the hoverboard as one of them. Each power-up has a certain function, and can be used during gameplay. Some of them can also be upgraded to increase their usage time limit, but will need coins.
Four of the main power-ups (Coin Magnet, Jetpack, Super Sneaker and 2X Multiplier) can be upgraded on a scale of 6. Each upgrade increases their duration on the game by 5 seconds. The maximum duration of a power-up in the game is 30 seconds (with the exception of the Jetpack, which is 25 seconds). The power jumper counts towards a fifth power up in missions.
As the game progresses, more and more power-ups are added into the game. The following list lists out the power-ups currently available and the ones already removed from the game.
The first upgrade (for the 2X Multiplier, Coin Magnet, Jetpack and the Super Sneakers) is 
500, the second upgrade is 1000, the third upgrade is 3000, the fourth upgrade is 10000 and the last upgrade is 60000.
Currently Available Power-Ups
| Available Power-Up(s) | Name | Ability | Activating | Purchasable (Yes/No) | Upgradable (Yes/No) | Limited? |
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Coin Magnet | Attract nearby coins from all lanes for a limited time | Collecting it while running | No | Yes | No |
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2X Multiplier | Doubles the multiplier when running for a limited time | Collecting it while running | No | Yes | No |
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Jetpack | Lets the character zoom into the sky | Collecting it while running | No | Yes | No |
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Super Sneakers | Lets the character jump higher than usual | Collecting it while running | No | Yes | No |
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Score Booster | Increases the multiplier by 5, 6 or 7 | Tapping its icon on screen during the start of the game | Yes, for 3,000
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No | No |
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Headstart | Lets the character zoom into the sky for a limited time | Tapping its icon on screen during the start of the game | Yes, for 2,000
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No | No |
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Pogo Stick | Lets the character jump high into the sky | Collecting it while running | No | No | No |
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Super Mysterizer | Transforms into a random item | Collecting it while running during a Mystery Monday event | No | No | Yes |
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Hourglass | Add 10 (5 in  ) seconds to the timer in Tag Time Attack (Formerly Timed Tag Team)
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Collecting it while running in Tag Time Attack (Formerly Timed Tag Team) challenge | No | No | Yes |
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Super Bubble | Add 30 or 90 seconds in Marathon Challenge and Mystery Hurdles | It can be an ad while running in Marathon Challenge and Mystery Hurdles | No | No | Yes |
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Score Blast | Add 117000 or 312000 points | It can be an ad while running | No | No | Yes |
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Multiplier Bonus (Power-up) | Add 2 or 5 score bonus | It can be an ad while running | No | No | Yes |
Removed/Unused Power-Up
| Removed/Unused Power-Up | Name | Ability | Activating | Purchasable (Yes/No) | Upgradable (Yes/No) | Limited? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Headstart | Lets the character zoom into the sky for a limited time | Tapping its icon on screen during the start of the game | Yes, for 400
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No | No |
| Subway Surfers | |
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| Editions • Characters • Outfits • Items • Hoverboards • Power-Ups • Extra Challenges • Marathon Challenge | |
| Power-Ups |
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| 2X Multiplier • Coin Magnet • Headstart • Headstart 250 • Headstart 1000 • Jetpack • Pogo Stick • Score Booster • Super Mysterizer • Super Sneakers • Hourglass • Super Bubble • Score Blast • Multiplier Bonus • Coin Doubler |