Immunity Idol

The  is an small totem that symbolizes Tribal Immunity, and is awarded to the winning tribe(s) of an Immunity Challenge. Not to be confused with the Hidden Immunity Idol or the Immunity Necklace, the Immunity Idol serves as a trophy-of-sorts that grants an entire tribe exemption from Tribal Council thus avoiding potential elimination.

When tribes convene at an Immunity Challenge, the winning team pass back the Immunity Idol to Jeff Probst who keeps hold of it until a winning team has been confirmed.

The idol is different every season and reflects the local culture or motif theme of the season. In seasons with more than two initial tribes, the immunity idol is separated into multiple pieces, and when the tribes are absorbed or merged, the pieces are connected to form one idol. In most seasons, the idol is shaped like an ornate trophy, but in some seasons (Pearl Islands, Vanuatu, Panama, Fiji and Samoa), the idol is shaped like a weapon and can stand without support.

Ulong never won the immunity idol in Survivor: Palau, Koror won every challenge, eliminating every member of Ulong except for Stephenie LaGrossa.

Manano is the only tribe to give up the immunity idol to the opposing tribe without a game changing twist.

After each season, the idol is sold on eBay and, like with all Survivor memorabillia that is sold, the proceeds go to charity.

Hidden Immunity Idol

 * See Hidden Immunity Idol