Most Expensive CS2 Skin Ever Sold

Counter Strike hosts an enormous market with a great variety of in-game items that differ in price for a number of reasons. Some for example have special patterns, some insanely low floats and some have reputations, but one thing they all have are dynamic prices. 

Although such things are surely expected in any trading economics, this has been clear even to the beginner level traders with the before and after’s of CS2 announcements.

How does pricing work in CS2?

As you may know, pricing of skins always come down to their sale prices, which are usually less than their suggested values on Steam. However, a skin can be more valuable than it’s suggested price if it has certain characteristics. While an extremely low float may give a skin slightly more value, a special pattern, such as the almighty blue gem, could greatly increase its price.

With that in mind, it’s not really shocking for some skins to be sold for insanely high prices, but the question is, how crazy can it really get? Let’s find out about some of the craziest sales made on the CS:GO & CS2 market.

What are the most expensive CS2 skins?

Karambit | Case Hardened (Pattern #387)

The most expensive CS:GO skin in history, the Karambit | Case Hardened in pattern #387 is a unique item with an all-blue pattern. It was bought for over $100,000 in 2016 and has since sky-rocketed in value, with the owner turning down a $1.4 million offer just last year.

Souvenir AWP | Dragon Lore

Once considered the most expensive CS:GO skin, the Souvenir AWP | Dragon Lore in Factory New condition can cost up to $425,000. This skin is highly sought after due to its rarity and aesthetic appeal.

AK-47 | Case Hardened (Pattern #661)

Known for its unique golden "scar" pattern, this skin is one of the rarest and most expensive, with one of its latest sales combining it with four Katowice 2014 Titan Holo stickers for $400,000.

Sport Gloves | Pandora’s Box 

Released in 2016, the Factory New Pandora’s Box gloves are among the most expensive glove skins in CS2, reaching prices higher than $30,000.

Crimson Web Knives

Including variants like the Butterfly Knife, these knives are some of the most expensive, with prices up to around $12,500 for Factory New condition. The distinctive web pattern along with their rarity make these knives highly coveted.

AWP | Gungnir

Part of the Norse collection, this skin features Odin’s spear along the body of the weapon. A Factory New AWP Gungnir is valued at around $8,800.

Karambit | Doppler (Sapphire)

With different phases of the Doppler skin, the Sapphire variant of the Karambit Doppler is particularly expensive, selling for upwards of $9,000 in StatTrak Factory New condition.

These skins are not just digital assets; they are symbols of status within the CS:GO community. The rarity, aesthetic appeal, and history behind each skin contribute to their high value, turning them into prized possessions for collectors and enthusiasts.