Cases are a great way to get rare skins when you want to test your luck. From $100+ gloves and weapons to $200+ knives, there’s a case for everyone. So even if you don’t like a particular skin, you can still find some pretty unique and expensive stuff. The question is, which cases are the best?
Before I get into that, you should know most cases require a key. Generally speaking, cases are inexpensive, ranging from spare change to a few dollars. The keys, however, always cost $2.50 (in-game, since keys on the Steam Market are usually more expensive). So in total, you might be spending $2.55 or more per case. And sometimes, you’ll get random cases for free after you play a match.
Please keep in mind that price and demand change frequently, but I will do my best to approximate their value (at this time). All approximations are based on non-stat track items since the main focus is on the skin itself.
Lastly, (and to be fair) the drop rates for most, if not all high-tier skins tend to be very low (check image gallery for full details). Nevertheless, feel free to use this information for future reference or to defy the odds (especially when you can get cases for free).
With that said, let’s get into it.
10. Operation Riptide (2021-2022)
The newest case on the market so far. The O.R.C. offers plenty of new skins and designs including cubism art (e.g. fragmented objects) on an AK, race cars on a scout, colorful shapes on a Deagle, and so on. If you don’t get a weapon skin, there’s always a chance you’ll get a knife instead, such as the Butterfly Lore, or Hunstman Autotronic.
Prices range from ~$.05 to $50 (weapons) to ~$1,700 (knives). Rarity ranges from Mil-spec (lowest) to Covert (rarest guns, besides discontinued items) to Melee Weapons (such as knives). Personally, I feel the Steam Market is the safest bet, but if you feel comfortable using BitSkins, by all means do so.
- AK-47 | Leet Museo
- Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive
- Glock-18 | Snack Attack
- SSG 08 | Turbo Peek
- MAC-10 | Toybox
- M4A4 | Spider Lily
- FAMAS | ZX Spectron
- MP9 | Mount Fuji
- Five-SeveN | Boost Protocol
- MAG-7 | BI83 Spectrum
- USP-S | Black Lotus
- XM1014 | Watchdog
- AUG | Plague
- Dual Berettas | Tread
- MP7 | Guerrilla
- PP-Bizon | Lumen
- G3SG1 | Keeping Tabs
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as the Butterfly Knife Gamma Doppler and Falchion Knife Freehand
How to Get The Case
- Operation Pass/Missions ($14.99/Ends 2/20/22)
- Steam Market, or Bitskins, if you prefer (~$.040 Bitskins /~$.065 Steam)
- No in-game drops as of yet (since the operation is still ongoing)
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50 (Steam will usually prompt you to buy one)
9. Operation Broken Fang (2020-2021)
Broken Fang was the 10th (out of 11) CS:GO Operation lasting from December 3, 2020 to May 3rd, 2021. The case features 24 glove combinations, such as the Broken Fang | Yellow Banded and Specialist Gloves | Tiger Strike. It also includes the M4A1-S | Prinstream, Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale, M4A4 | Cyber Security, etc.
If you’re curious as to what some of these skins look like, I’ll give you a few examples. The Five-Seven fairy tale has a pink background with an image of a princess holding a pink unicorn; the Prinstream has a sort of rainbow shine to it when exposed to daylight; and the Cyber Security uses light blue, red, and yellow diagonal bands with a shade of black towards the front and end. As for some of the gloves, you can see the Operation’s logo of a Jaguar/Leopard wrestling with a snake, and a few spotted/stripe designs as well.
All in all, this case offers one of the most highly sought out M4A1 skins (especially after the buff) and high-tier sporty/driving gloves.
Weapon prices (including BitSkins) range from ~$.07 to $220, while gloves range from ~$70 to ~$2,100. Skin ranks range from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons (such as gloves).
- M4A1-S | Printstream
- Glock-18 | Neo-Noir
- Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale
- USP-S | Monster Mashup
- M4A4 | Cyber Security
- AWP | Exoskeleton
- SSG 08 | Parallax
- Dual Berettas | Dezastre
- UMP-45 | Gold Bismuth
- Nova | Clear Polymer
- Galil AR | Vandal
- MP5-SD | Condition Zero
- P250 | Contaminant
- CZ75-Auto | Vendetta
- P90 | Cocoa Rampage
- M249 | Deep Relief
- G3SG1 | Digital Mesh
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as the Needle Point or Snow Leopard Gloves
How to Get The Case
- Most likely a, “discontinued case” (and therefore no in-game drops)
- ~.$.035 on Bitskins | ~$.050 on the Steam Market
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
8. Prisma Case (2019)
The Prisma Case features over 15 weapons and various high-tier knives. Many of these knives use gradient (or transitioning) colors, such as the Stiletto Knife | Doppler and Talon | Marble Fade. For instance, you’ll see some blades transition from an ice blue to a fiery red color or a pink magenta to a galaxy purple. As a result, the price goes up significantly. The primary weapon for this case is, “The Emperor,” valued at ~$60-80 brand new. Unlike most M4A4 skins, it uses a starry blue background reminiscent of the night sky, and a moderate amount of gold paint for prestige.
The Prisma Case then offers one of the most popular M4A4 skins along with rare spectrums, solid colors, and patterned knives.
Prices range from ~$.010 to $80 for weapons and ~$60 to $700 for knives. Rarity ranges from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- M4A4 | The Emperor
- Five-SeveN | Angry Mob
- AUG | Momentum
- XM1014 | Incinegator
- R8 Revolver | Skull Crusher
- AWP | Atheris
- Desert Eagle | Light Rail
- UMP-45 | Moonrise
- Tec-9 | Bamboozle
- MP5-SD | Gauss
- AK-47 | Uncharted
- Galil AR | Akoben
- P90 | Off World
- P250 | Verdigris
- FAMAS | Crypsis
- MAC-10 | Whitefish
- MP7 | Mischief
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as a Navaja Knife | Doppler or Stiletto Knife | Tiger Tooth
How to Get The Case
- In game-drop
- N/A Bitskins (atm) | ~$.07 on Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
7. Danger Zone Case (2018)
The D.Z. case contains several Navaja and Talon knives along with the infamous Asiimov (AK-47). Many of these knives have either dark stained patterns, solid colors or gradient colors. In case you don’t remember or know what the Asiimov looks like, it’s the one with the bright orange colors complemented by a white base and streaks of black. If you prefer an AWP skin, the case also features the Neo-Noir, which uses gradient neon purple and pink colors.
Thanks to its low price, rare knives, and fabled AK skin, the Danger Zone Case is truly one of a kind.
Prices range from ~$.07 to $132 for weapons and ~$58 to $3,700 for knives. Rarity ranges from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- AK-47 | Asiimov
- AWP | Neo-Noir
- Desert Eagle | Mecha Industries
- MP5-SD | Phosphor
- UMP-45 | Momentum
- USP-S | Flashback
- P250 | Nevermore
- Galil AR | Signal
- MAC-10 | Pipe Down
- G3SG1 | Scavenger
- M4A4 | Magnesium
- Tec-9 | Fubar
- Glock-18 | Oxide Blaze
- SG 553 | Danger Close
- MP9 | Modest Threat
- Sawed-Off | Black Sand
- Nova | Wood Fired
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as a Navaja Knife | Crimson Web or Talon Knife | Fade
How to Get The Case
- In game-drop
- N/A Bitskins (atm) | ~$.06 Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
6. Stockholm D2 Souvenir Package (2021)
The Stockholm Souvenir Packages were droppable cases upon completion of the PGL Stockholm 2021 Pick’em Challenge. Players would then purchase these packages with tokens for $2.99. Depending on the map chosen, players would receive a different package. For example, the Dust II collection features the highly coveted Gold Arabesque, SSG Death Strike (with a scorpion logo), and Case Hardened Mac-10.
Although it’s no longer available as a drop, what’s nice about these souvenir packages is that they don’t require a key.
Weapon prices range from ~$.06 to $1,900. There are no knives or gloves in this case. Skin ranks range from Consumer-Grade to Covert.
- AK-47 | Gold Arabesque
- SSG 08 | Death Strike
- UMP-45 | Fade
- USP-S | Orange Anolis
- MAC-10 | Case Hardened
- M4A4 | Red DDPAT
- Galil AR | Amber Fade
- Nova | Quick Sand
- P250 | Black & Tan
- G3SG1 | New Roots
- AUG | Spalted Wood
- MP9 | Old Roots
- Five-SeveN | Withered Vine
- M249 | Midnight Palm
- SG 553 | Bleached
- Sawed-Off | Parched
- R8 Revolver | Desert Brush
- MP7 | Prey
- P90 | Desert DDPAT
How to Get The Case
- ~$2.50 Bitskins | ~$2.85 Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- None
5. Fracture Case (2020)
The F.C. contains 17 weapon skins and 50 knives, such as the Paracord and Skeleton. The two primary weapons to look out for are the Deagle Prinstream and Legion of Anubis. While the Anubis has decreased in value, it offers golden Egyptian decals and dark green hieroglyphics like no other. But, if you prefer the Deagle Printstream, it’s currently worth up to ~$100 or so. As for the knives, many feature either solid, gradient or camouflage colors, along with spotted/web patterns. Some of them can go up to $1,000 or so.
Weapon prices range from ~$.07 to $100. Knives range from ~$75 to $1,500. Skin rarity ranges from Milspec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- Desert Eagle | Printstream
- AK-47 | Legion of Anubis
- Glock-18 | Vogue
- XM1014 | Entombed
- M4A4 | Tooth Fairy
- MAG-7 | Monster Call
- MAC-10 | Allure
- MP5-SD | Kitbash
- Galil AR | Connexion
- Tec-9 | Brother
- SSG 08 | Mainframe 001
- P90 | Freight
- P2000 | Gnarled
- PP-Bizon | Runic
- Negev | Ultralight
- P250 | Cassette
- SG 553 | Ol' Rusty
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as a Paracord Knife | Case Hardened and Survival Knife | Night Stripe
How to Get The Case
- In-game drop
- N/A Bitskins (atm) | ~$.06 Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
4. eSports Winter Case (2013)
The Winter Case was introduced as part of the 2013 December update, with 12 Valve-made weapon skins. It is rumored that the case no longer drops in-game and therefore is only available via trade and the Steam Market. The main weapon attractions include the M4A4 X-Ray, Deagle Cobalt, AWP Electrive Hive, and FAMAS Afterimage. The Cobalt, for instance, features a sort of pixelated bright ocean blue pattern whereas the Electric hive uses a gradient blue, red, and purple honeycomb design. Knives vary, from the bulky Bayonet to sleek Karambit. Overall, knife patterns consist of rare gradient patterns, or case hardened, blood-red, spotted, and solid colors.
Weapon prices range from ~$.065 to $55. Knives range from ~$65 to $1,640. Skin rarity ranges from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- M4A4 | X-Ray
- Desert Eagle | Cobalt Disruption
- AWP | Electric Hive
- FAMAS | Afterimage
- AK-47 | Blue Laminate
- P90 | Blind Spot
- Galil AR | Blue Titanium
- P250 | Steel Disruption
- G3SG1 | Azure Zebra
- Five-SeveN | Nightshade
- Nova | Ghost Camo
- PP-Bizon | Water Sigil
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as the Bayonet | Fade or Flip Knife | Slaughter
How to Get The Case
- No longer an in-game drop (supposedly)
- ~$2.75 Bitskins | ~$3.75 Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
3. Falchion Case (2015)
As the name states, the F.C. focuses mostly on Falchion knives, along with a few high-tier weapon skins. Here, you can find the Hyper Beast AWP and Aquamarine Revenge AK-47. The Hyper Beast combines a dark sea green with a fiery magenta color, whereas the Aquamarine combines a light coral green with a dark orange color. As for the knives, they generally have solid color or spotted designs, with a fade pattern mixed in. And compared to other knives, the Falchion is fairly small, but sleek nevertheless. They generally go up to ~$1,000 or so.
Weapon prices range from ~$.010 to $75. Knives range from ~$80 to $1,000. Skin rarity ranges from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- AWP | Hyper Beast
- AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge
- SG 553 | Cyrex
- MP7 | Nemesis
- CZ75-Auto | Yellow Jacket
- Negev | Loudmouth
- M4A4 | Evil Daimyo
- P2000 | Handgun
- MP9 | Ruby Poison Dart
- FAMAS | Neural Net
- Galil AR | Rocket Pop
- USP-S | Torque
- P90 | Elite Build
- Glock-18 | Bunsen Burner
- Nova | Ranger
- UMP-45 | Riot
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as the Falchion Knife | Fade or Falchion Knife | Blue Steel
How to Get The Case
- In-game drop
- N/A Bitskins | ~$.020 Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
2. Gamma Case (2016)
The Gamma Case is mostly known for its rare knife drops, such as the Bayonet Gamma Doppler and Karambit Gamma Doppler. Some of these can go up to $1,000 or more, depending on the condition. Most of these Gamma patterns feature smoky gradient colors, such as light blue to teal green, dark green to teal green, and so on. Other knives include the Flip Knife, Gut Knife, and M9 Bayonet. As for rare weapons, G.C. really only offers the Mecha Industries M4A1-S, valued up to $45 or so.
Weapon prices range from ~$.07 to $45. Knives range from ~$75 to $2,000. Skin rarity ranges from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- M4A1-S | Mecha Industries
- Glock-18 | Wasteland Rebel
- M4A4 | Desolate Space
- SCAR-20 | Bloodsport
- P2000 | Imperial Dragon
- AWP | Phobos
- R8 Revolver | Reboot
- P90 | Chopper
- AUG | Aristocrat
- Sawed-Off | Limelight
- Five-SeveN | Violent Daimyo
- Tec-9 | Ice Cap
- MAC-10 | Carnivore
- SG 553 | Aerial
- P250 | Iron Clad
- Nova | Exo
- PP-Bizon | Harvester
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as the Karambit | Lore and M9 Bayonet | Autotronic
How to Get The Case
- In-game drop
- N/A Bitskins (atm) | ~$.025 Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
1. Spectrum Case 1 and 2 (2017)
The main highlight of the Spectrum Cases (1 or 2) are the knives. Particularly, the butterfly knives, such as the Doppler Sapphire/Ruby, and Marble Fade. These designs provide a radiance, shine, and array of colors like no other; as if you were staring deep into the ocean or lifeblood of a red gemstone. But, even if you don’t like them, they’re worth quite a lot, estimated at ~$1,000 or more! Other knives and prominent weapons in the Spectrum cases include the Bowie Knife, Falchion Knife, Huntsman Knife, Shadow Daggers, AK-47 Bloodsport, and The Empress. Both cases are fairly cheap too, ranging from ~$.025 to $.050.
Weapon prices for both cases range from ~$.05 to $85. Knives range from ~$65 to $2,000, or more, depending on the variation. Skin rarity ranges from Mil-Spec to Covert to Melee Weapons.
- AK-47 | Bloodsport
- AK-47 | The Empress
- USP-S | Neo-Noir
- M4A1-S | Decimator
- AWP | Fever Dream
- CZ75-Auto | Xiangliu
- M249 | Emerald Poison Dart
- UMP-45 | Scaffold
- XM1014 | Seasons
- MAC-10 | Last Dive
- Galil AR | Crimson Tsunami
- Desert Eagle | Oxide Blaze
- SCAR-20 | Blueprint
- Sawed-Off | Zander
- Five-SeveN | Capillary
- P250 | Ripple
- MP7 | Akoben
- PP-Bizon | Jungle Slipstream
- An Exceedingly Rare Special Item, such as the Bowie Knife | Doppler or Butterfly Knife | Ultraviolet
How to Get The Case
- In-game drop
- N/A Bitskins (atm) | ~$.050 (1) Steam | ~$.025 (2) Steam
- Trade
Key Needed To Open
- Standard In-Game Case Key | $2.50
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