Top 10 Most Expensive CS2 Skins Ever Sold (Prices, Dates, Why They’re So Valuable)

The CS2 skin market has grown into a high-stakes world where rare patterns, contraband designs, and iconic tournament stickers can fetch prices that rival luxury watches or fine art. For collectors and traders, these skins aren’t just cosmetics—they’re digital assets with stories, prestige, and staggering value.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top 10 most expensive CS2 skins ever sold, looking at their confirmed prices, why they’re so rare, and the history behind each record-breaking deal. From million-dollar Blue Gems to legendary Dragon Lores, these sales reveal just how valuable the right skin can become.

Confirmed record sales

⚠️ Notes: • CS2 high-end deals are often private. Above are documented sales; many other items have higher offers/valuations (e.g., FN Karambit #387 “Blue Gem” reportedly turned down seven-figure offers) but aren’t included unless sold. • Currency conversions shown where sources published in EUR/CNY/RMB.

Deep-dive: what each skin is, why it sold for so much

1) AK-47 | Case Hardened (StatTrak, Factory New, Pattern #661 “Blue Gem”) — >$1,000,000

• Why it’s special: The #661 “Scar Pattern” is the AK’s most coveted Blue Gem. This particular copy is StatTrak + Factory New—a unique combo widely believed to be one-of-one in tradable circulation at the time of sale. Publicly confirmed by a well-known middleman, this pushed CS2 into seven-figure territory for the first time.
• Collector takeaways: Pattern rarity + condition + StatTrak + provenance created a perfect storm.

2) AK-47 | Case Hardened (StatTrak, Minimal Wear, #661 with 4× Titan Holo) — $400,000 (within a $500k bundle)

• Why it’s special: Same legendary #661 Blue Gem base, but in Minimal Wear, and stacked with four Titan (Holo) Katowice 2014 stickers—among the most valuable sticker sets. This gun alone was priced at $400k in a $500k two-item deal.
• Sticker math: Titan Holos have sold at up to $80k+ each; a perfect quad massively multiplies value.

3) AWP | Dragon Lore (Factory New, 4× iBUYPOWER Holo Kato 2014) — $265,000

• Why it’s special: The D-Lore is Counter-Strike royalty. Pair FN condition with 4× iBUYPOWER Holos (grail sticker) and an ultra-low float and you get a six-figure sale.
• Context: The price eclipsed older D-Lore records and remains a bellwether for premium sticker crafts.

4) AK-47 | Vulcan (StatTrak, Minimal Wear, 4× Titan Holo) — $264,000

• Why it’s special: The Vulcan is a top-tier AK canvas; this sale shows that sticker pedigree can rival even Blue Gems.
• Market signal: Quad Kato 2014 Holos on clean, meta-popular bases command extraordinary premiums.

5) M4A4 | Howl (StatTrak, Factory New, 4× iBUYPOWER Holo) — $215,000

• Why it’s special: Howl is the only contraband skin—no new supply ever. Add FN, StatTrak, and 4× iBP Holos, and you get a record-setting M4A4 price.
• Lesson: Supply lock + desirability + premium stickers = blue-chip asset in CS2 terms.

6) AK-47 | Wild Lotus (Factory New, 4× Reason Holo) — €149,000 (~$160,000)

• Why it’s special: The Wild Lotus is beloved artistry. With 4× Reason Holos (notoriously scarce), this craft hit six figures on a public marketplace.
• Sticker angle: Reason Holos are among the rarest Kato 2014s; a pristine quad can rival iBP/Titan crafts.

7) AWP | Dragon Lore (Factory New, 4× Titan Holo) — $151,000

• Why it’s special: Earlier marquee D-Lore sale that demonstrated the long-running sticker multiplier effect and set the stage for later records.

8) Karambit | Case Hardened (Pattern #387 “Blue Gem”, Well-Worn) — ≈$100,000 (bundle component)

• Why it’s special: #387 is the most coveted Karambit Blue Gem pattern. Even in Well-Worn, it helped lift a combined transaction to $500k (with the #661 AK).
• Side note: A Factory New #387 is still the knife world’s “holy grail” with offers rumored well over seven figures—but we list sold results only.

9) AWP | Dragon Lore (Souvenir, Skadoodle autograph) — $61,052.63

• Why it’s special: The famous Boston 2018 Skadoodle-signed Souvenir D-Lore sold the day after Cloud9’s Major win—historic player tie-in + Souvenir rarity + event timing.

10) M9 Bayonet | Crimson Web (StatTrak, Factory New) — $23,850

• Why it’s special: Early (2014) landmark knife sale that proved high-end CS skins had real secondary-market value long before today’s million-dollar headlines.

How values actually work (so you can judge new “record” claims)

1. Pattern & finish family
3. Case Hardened items have pattern IDs (1–999). Certain IDs (e.g., #661 AK, #387 Karambit) create “Blue Gem” coverage that collectors prize.
4. Non-patterned skins (e.g., Vulcan, Wild Lotus) rely more on demand, eye-appeal, supply and base rarity.
5. Float (wear) & StatTrak
7. Factory New with ultra-low float (e.g., 0.0000x) can add huge premiums.
8. StatTrak (kill counter) often boosts desirability on rifles/knives if supply is tiny.
9. Stickers (Kato 2014 Holos in particular)
11. iBUYPOWER / Titan / Reason (Holo) – Katowice 2014 are the crown-jewel stickers. A perfect 4× placement on a sought-after base can add hundreds of thousands of dollars.
12. Provenance, timing, and liquidity
14. Deals brokered by established middlemen and publicized in collector circles are treated as more credible. Major news cycles (e.g., CS2 launch, pro wins) can temporarily lift demand.

Buyer’s checklist (protect yourself in six steps)

1. Verify everything: pattern ID, float, StatTrak, sticker authenticity/order, trade-lock status.
2. Trace provenance: ask for prior owners, public posts, or broker confirmations.
3. Use reputable venues: stick to known marketplaces/brokers with dispute handling and escrow.
4. Beware balance transfers: when a sale happens via marketplace balance, ensure there’s corroboration (screenshots, broker statements).
5. Document the deal: escrow logs, chat receipts, TXIDs where applicable.
6. Understand volatility: high-end CS2 is illiquid; exits can take time and discounts.

FAQs

Isn’t the Karambit #387 “Blue Gem” the most expensive? Possibly by valuation/offers (multiple seven-figure reports), but until a sale closes, it’s not counted as “ever sold.”

Why do two entries feature the same AK #661? They’re different physical items: one ST FN (sold for >$1M) and one ST MW with 4× Titan Holos ($400k within a $500k bundle). Both are independently historic.

What about gloves or pure stickers? This list focuses on skins (including knives, which are skins). Stickers often set the multiplier, but we only list the final skin sales.

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