5 Best Glow in the Dark Nerf Guns That Work

Nerf weapons are some of the most versatile toys on the market.

Regardless of the location or time of day, Nerf guns are made to be able to handle all types of conditions and provide you with the range necessary to be able to both sneak up on your enemy as well as hit them from as far as a hundred feet away.

The only downside that some users may have noticed, however, is that it can be quite difficult to host Nerf wars at night. Unless there is lighting available in the battle location that allows for some visibility, it can be hard for players to see their targets or their shots.

Best Glow in the Dark Nerf Guns: My Top Picks

Our Top Pick
Nerf Modulus Ghost Ops Evader Blaster
9.7
  • Stay in stealth mode or light the way: stay in stealth mode or light the way with the ghost ops evad
  • Clear for stealth action: features clear housing for stealth action to stay undetected by your targe
  • Illuminates for low-light battles: blaster illuminates for low-light missions to guide the way and i
  • 12 modulus darts: comes with 12 official nerf modulus elite darts that are tested and approved for p
  • Sustainable packaging: ships in simple, recyclable packaging thats easy to open and frustration free
Best for Nerf Wars
NERF N-Strike Firefly REV-8
9.5
  • The firefly rev-8's barrel lights up when you pull the trigger and sends glowing darts up to 30 feet
  • The rotating barrel holds up to eight darts--just pull back to power up, squeeze the trigger, and fi
  • Blast away and watch the barrel burst with light as you send glowing darts flying through the night!
  • Blaster comes with eight glow darts, label sheet and instructions.
  • Go nerf at night! take your battle into the darkness with the n-strike firefly rev-8!
Cheapest Option
Nerf Glowshot Gun
9.1
  • Illuminate the night and keep kids entertained for hours with the Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster. Press and hold the button on the grip to make the blaster glow.
  • Then fire away: load one dart into the barrel pull the handle back and pull the trigger to send a dart flying through the air.
  • This Nerf GlowShot blaster is battery-powered meaning the fun can go anywhere you go. It comes equipped with three quality-tested darts.
  • With a cool clear design, kids can see as the handle actually moves through the inside of the N-Strike Blaster barrel. 

The five that I will review in this article:

1. Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster

2. Nerf Luminate Blaster

3. Nerf N-Strike Modulus Ghost Ops Evader

4. Nerf N-Strike Firefly REV-8

5. Captain Cassian Andor Deluxe Blaster

Nerf weapons are some of the most versatile toys on the market. We break down the top 5 glow in the dark Nerf guns for ultimate fun.
Our Top Pick
Nerf Modulus Ghost Ops Evader Blaster
9.7
  • Stay in stealth mode or light the way: stay in stealth mode or light the way with the ghost ops evad
  • Clear for stealth action: features clear housing for stealth action to stay undetected by your targe
  • Illuminates for low-light battles: blaster illuminates for low-light missions to guide the way and i
  • 12 modulus darts: comes with 12 official nerf modulus elite darts that are tested and approved for p
  • Sustainable packaging: ships in simple, recyclable packaging thats easy to open and frustration free
Best for Nerf Wars
NERF N-Strike Firefly REV-8
9.5
  • The firefly rev-8's barrel lights up when you pull the trigger and sends glowing darts up to 30 feet
  • The rotating barrel holds up to eight darts--just pull back to power up, squeeze the trigger, and fi
  • Blast away and watch the barrel burst with light as you send glowing darts flying through the night!
  • Blaster comes with eight glow darts, label sheet and instructions.
  • Go nerf at night! take your battle into the darkness with the n-strike firefly rev-8!
Cheapest Option
Nerf Glowshot Gun
9.1
  • Illuminate the night and keep kids entertained for hours with the Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster. Press and hold the button on the grip to make the blaster glow.
  • Then fire away: load one dart into the barrel pull the handle back and pull the trigger to send a dart flying through the air.
  • This Nerf GlowShot blaster is battery-powered meaning the fun can go anywhere you go. It comes equipped with three quality-tested darts.
  • With a cool clear design, kids can see as the handle actually moves through the inside of the N-Strike Blaster barrel. 

Luckily, Nerf has already come up with solutions for this problem by producing both guns and ammunition that glow in the dark, making it easier to see where your darts are going and where your enemies are during your Nerf battles.

If you plan on having Nerf battles during the night, especially in locations that are going to have limited visibility, here are the top 5 glow in the dark Nerf guns that will provide you with ultimate fun and better night battles!

(For this article, we are only going to discuss Nerf guns that were designed with glow in the dark features and with use at night in mind.

Because glow in the dark Nerf darts can be purchased on their own, almost any Nerf blaster can be turned into a gun that works well during night battles.

However, due to the lack of products on the market that contain glow in the dark features on the bodies of guns, we will also include some products that have light up features, in addition, to glow in the dark darts that will give you a similar effect when fighting in night Nerf battles. Let’s dive in!)

Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster

Although the Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster may not look like much, this tiny blaster is perfect for those who need a backup gun or for those looking to carry out sneak attacks against their enemies.

The Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster is a compact blaster that features a transparent body (the company offers users the option of having a tinted green body or clear white body) that is capable of glowing using two lights that are located towards the top and the front of the blaster.

This experience can be enhanced by using glow in the dark Nerf darts with the blaster. (Not offered with the blaster itself.)

Besides the glowing capabilities of the gun, this blaster features a single barrel system that can hold one dart at a time, a pull-back cocking mechanism to prepare your gun to fire the bullet, and a button on the back of the blaster that turns on the lights in the blaster, making it perfect for those who want to be sneaky during a night battle.

Nerf Glowshot Gun
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To use the blaster, simply pull back on the handle and load the dart into the front chamber. Then, fire at will! It’s very simple to use and the light mechanism will be activated when you place your hand onto the grip. Once fired, this blaster is said to have a range of approximately 25 feet.

Overall, the Nerf N-Strike GlowShot Blaster is an extremely functional mini-blaster that works extremely well for stealth missions or for those who need a backup blaster in times of crisis!


Nerf Rebelle Lumanate Blaster

Building upon the ease-of-use and usefulness of mini blasters, our second option on this list is the Nerf Rebelle Luminate Blaster, which is part of the line Nerf Rebelle line that is specifically targeted towards their female audience.

The Nerf Rebelle Luminate Blaster, unlike other Nerf offerings, uses a unique system to prepare the darts for glow in the dark action. Inside of the blaster, there is a small LED light that is activated by a button that is held down for a brief period of time.

(This LED light is visible on the front of the gun, making it able to be seen during night wars.) This light then rapidly charges the tips of the darts so that they can be ready for action when the user decides to fire.

Besides the unique glow in the dark mechanism, the body of the blaster features a fashionable white and blue design that reflects the overall theme and attitude of the Rebelle series, a barrel that is capable of holding and firing up to three bullets, and a pull-back cocking mechanism that makes the blaster easy to use.

To use this blaster, pull back on the handle and load your three bullets into the front of the blaster.

Before you shoot your bullets, press the pink button located underneath the trigger to activate the LED light. This light will charge the tips of your bullets so that they will begin to glow in the dark.

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Once your dart tips begin glowing, you can then begin shooting your darts. Each dart will shoot out one at a time and will require you to pull back on the handle before each shot. Each bullet is said to travel approximately 85 feet, which is very impressive for a mini blaster such as this one.

The only downside that can be seen with this blaster is that it requires special darts, which can be costly and inconvenient to replace. Besides that minor inconvenience, however, the Nerf Rebelle Luminate Blaster is another excellent glow in the dark gun choice for those who enjoy fighting at night.


Evader Modulus Nerf Motorized Light-Up Toy Blaster Includes 12 Official Nerf Darts, 12-Dart Clip, Light-Up Barrel Extension for Kids, Teens, and Adults

If you’re looking for something with a little more firepower than the previous two suggestions, you should look into the Nerf N-Strike Modulus Ghost Ops Evader.

The Nerf N-Strike Modulus Ghost Ops Evader is a semi-automatic blaster that features a transparent body designed specifically for battles in low-light locations. Much like our first selection, this blaster houses several lights throughout its body that are activated when the user presses a button.

Unlike previous mentions, however, this blaster is fully-motorized and comes with a dart clip that holds up to 12 glow in the dark bullets, making it the perfect choice for those who need a blaster that is easy to reload and fire for close and far range combat.

NERF Modulus Ghost Ops Shadow ICS-6
  • Stay in Stealth mode or light the way
  • Keep the blaster clear for stealth action
  • Illuminate the blaster for low-light missions
  • Includes a light-up barrel extension
  • Comes with 6 modulus darts

Speaking to the design and the features of this gun, the body is lightweight and easy to carry around the battlefield and is also highly-customizable since it is a part of the Nerf N-Strike Modulus series.

The only downside that buyers tend to experience is occasional difficulty operating the gun so it is important to know how to use it prior to purchase. To operate the Nerf N-Strike Modulus Ghost Ops Evader, simply load your clip into the side of your blaster.

Once it is firmly loaded into the side of the blaster, you need to press down on the switch underneath the trigger, which will activate the motor. You can then press the trigger as fast as you would like until you run out of bullets. To turn on the light system within the gun, press down on the large button located under the barrel.

Besides the motor component of the blaster, the rest of it is easy to use and received very few complaints from buyers. The Nerf N-Strike Modulus Ghost Ops Evader is an excellent weapon for all of a combatant’s needs.


Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Firefly REV-8

For those who don’t need massive amounts of power but who would still like a blaster with a larger ammo capacity and the ability to still pack a punch, the Nerf N-Strike Firefly REV-8 is the way to go.

The Nerf N-Strike Firefly REV-8 is a blaster that has a light up barrel capable of holding up to, you guessed it, eight glow in the dark Nerf darts. Every time that you fire a bullet through the air, the barrel explodes with a brilliant flash of light and sends your dart glowing into the darkness.

This blaster is an extremely useful addition to anyone’s gun stash, featuring an easy pull-back cocking mechanism, front-loading capabilities that makes it simpler to load your bullets in after you have fired all of the darts in your barrel, and additional side bullet storage so that you don’t have to run and get all of your darts after your barrel has emptied.

NERF N-Strike Firefly REV-8
  • The FIREFLY REV-8's barrel lights up when you pull the trigger and sends glowing darts up to 30 feet away!
  • The rotating barrel holds up to eight darts--just pull back to power up, squeeze the trigger, and fire!
  • Blast away and watch the barrel burst with light as you send glowing darts flying through the night!
  • Blaster comes with eight glow darts, label sheet and instructions.
  • Go NERF at night! Take your battle into the darkness with the N-STRIKE FIREFLY REV-8!

All you have to do to use your blaster is to load all of the bullets into the barrel, pull back on the handle at the top of the device, and press down on the trigger. The light will go off automatically each time you pull the trigger and this is all that you have to do to work the gun! Once fired, it is said that your darts will travel approximately 30 feet.

Despite having a lesser range for a larger gun, the blaster functions as promised for many users and is a great glow in the dark toy for nighttime battles.


Star Wars Rogue One Nerf Captain Cassian Andor Blaster

As it is often said, we saved the best for last as the Captain Cassian Andor Deluxe Blaster offers some truly unique features that separates itself from the rest of the blasters on this list.

The Captain Cassian Andor Deluxe Blaster is one of four blasters that is part of the line promoting the Rogue One Star Wars movie. This blaster is the best option currently provided in the series, which is why we felt the need to add it to this list.

This Nerf gun is another fully-motorized, semi-automatic blaster that uses special light technology in order to charge the glow in the dark Nerf darts. Unlike other blasters, however, this blaster features a light near the clip that helps to charge the bullets as well as another bright green light that follows the path of the bullet as it exits out of the chamber.

Star Wars Rogue One Nerf Captain Cassian Andor Blaster
  • Front-load, single-shot blaster
  • GlowStrike technology for light effects and glow-in-the-dark darts
  • Laser blast sound effects
  • Fires 1 dart at a time
  • Includes blaster, 3 darts, and instructions

Featuring a bright blue, long body, a scope to help you seek out your enemies, dart clips that are easy to load and put into your device, and laser blast sound effects that make noise each time you shoot a bullet, the Captain Cassian Andor Deluxe Blaster is both stylish and effective.

Like most semi-automatic Nerf weapons, all you have to do to begin operation is to load the clip in, hold down on the button located just beneath the trigger, and start firing! Since the clips don’t hold as much as some, you will most likely run out of bullets rather quickly but pre-loaded clips will always make this process easier.

There seems to be very few complaints with this blaster, making a desirable option for those who want something sleek, attractive, and functional.


Conclusion

Nerf battles at night are amazing but only if you have the right tools to be able to see your enemies and your shots. If you are thinking about hosting a Nerf battle in the near future, use the suggestions above to find the right glow in the dark Nerf guns that will work perfectly for you, your team, and your opponents.

Are you having trouble figuring out which glow in the dark Nerf guns or which Nerf guns that used glow in the dark darts are going to work best for you? 

Jeremy A
Dart Dudes

About the Author

Jeremy is the founder of Dart Dudes, the leading resource for parents looking to pick up a Nerf toy for a child. He grew up with his four brothers and two sisters where there was always a Nerf war taking place.

With a focus on safety, Jeremy has helped thousands of parents help chose the right Nerf toy for their kids or grandkids. He lives in California with his wife and family. Learn more about me. - You can email me jeremy@dartdudes.com