The Vanguard Collection

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The Vanguard Collection released with Operation Vanguard in 2014. It drops from the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case and is led by the AK-47 Wasteland Rebel and the P2000 Fire Elemental.

The case has left the drop pool. The Wasteland Rebel is the distressed, graffiti-styled anchor of the collection.

14 skins in this collection
AK-47 | Wasteland Rebel Covert
AK-47

Wasteland Rebel

$72.72 — $395.17
Five-SeveN | Urban Hazard Mil-Spec Grade
Five-SeveN

Urban Hazard

$2.34 — $5.68
G3SG1 | Murky Mil-Spec Grade
G3SG1

Murky

$0.67 — $3.00
Glock-18 | Grinder Restricted
Glock-18

Grinder

$2.84 — $13.96
M4A1-S | Basilisk Restricted
M4A1-S

Basilisk

$6.83 — $40.38
M4A4 | Griffin Restricted
M4A4

Griffin

$3.48 — $111.42
MAG-7 | Firestarter Mil-Spec Grade
MAG-7

Firestarter

$0.78 — $10.08
MP9 | Dart Mil-Spec Grade
MP9

Dart

$0.75 — $4.28
P2000 | Fire Elemental Covert
P2000

Fire Elemental

$67.53 — $100.92
P250 | Cartel Classified
P250

Cartel

$8.49 — $39.59
Sawed-Off | Highwayman Restricted
Sawed-Off

Highwayman

$0.77 — $7.67
SCAR-20 | Cardiac Classified
SCAR-20

Cardiac

$7.54 — $30.99
UMP-45 | Delusion Mil-Spec Grade
UMP-45

Delusion

$0.71 — $7.67
XM1014 | Tranquility Classified
XM1014

Tranquility

$8.72 — $27.47

Collection at a glance

StatValue
Cheapest skinAround $0.15 (Mil-Spec finishes)
Most valuableAK-47 Wasteland Rebel, into the mid hundreds, four figures in StatTrak
Weapon finishes14, Mil-Spec to Covert
SourceOperation Vanguard Weapon Case
StatusNo longer in the active drop pool

Skins by rarity

14 weapon finishes from Mil-Spec up to Covert, plus a knife behind the case.

The rare item: AK-47 Wasteland Rebel

The Wasteland Rebel is distressed, block printed and painted with graffiti, a layered, post-industrial look that is unusual for wearing better at higher float. There is no true Factory New because of the 0.05 float floor, and the cleanest grades trade into the mid hundreds, with StatTrak Factory New into four figures. The P2000 Fire Elemental is the second Covert.

"Wasteland Rebel is the rare skin that argues for a higher float. Grime is the whole point."

Where the skins come from

Vanguard Collection skins drop from the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, which holds a knife as its rare special. Compare live prices on our markets page.

Trade-up contracts

You can trade up ten same-rarity skins from this collection toward the tier above, and since 2025 you can craft a knife from five Covert items. The expected value is negative, so craft for the item, not the profit.

As a collector item

Vanguard was a limited event and the case has long left the drop pool, so supply is fixed. The Wasteland Rebel anchors demand with a distinctive distressed look. A stronger long-term hold than a modern active case.

Related collections

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Related collectionWhy it is relatedTop skin
The Huntsman CollectionClassic Covert AK caseAK-47 Vulcan
The Bravo CollectionLegendary older Covert AK caseAK-47 Fire Serpent
The Wildfire CollectionOperation case with a headline AKAK-47 Fuel Injector

Frequently asked questions

What is the Vanguard Collection?

A 2014 event collection of 14 weapon finishes. Its Coverts are the AK-47 Wasteland Rebel and P2000 Fire Elemental.

What is the most valuable skin in the Vanguard Collection?

The AK-47 Wasteland Rebel, into the mid hundreds and four figures in StatTrak.

What does the AK-47 Wasteland Rebel look like?

A distressed, block-printed finish with graffiti overlays and a post-industrial character.

Can you trade up to a knife?

Since 2025 you can craft a knife from five Covert items. The expected value is negative.

Is the Vanguard Collection a good investment?

As a limited-event collection with fixed supply and a distinctive AK, it has a stronger track record than a modern active case.