AK-47 Skins

Why the AK-47 has the most skins in CS2

The AK-47 has been in Counter-Strike since 1999 and is the T-side's primary rifle — used in virtually every round by Terrorist players and frequently picked up by CTs. This universal presence means Valve has added AK-47 skins to nearly every case and collection since the Arms Deal update in August 2013. The result is 59 skins across 57 collections and 42 cases, more than any other weapon in CS2.

The AK-47 also holds several records: the most expensive weapon skin ever sold (Case Hardened #661 StatTrak FN, estimated at $800,000–$1,000,000), the most expensive non-Case-Hardened weapon skin (Wild Lotus FN with Katowice 2014 stickers, sold for $160,000+), and some of the most liquid trading items in the CS2 economy (Redline, Vulcan, Asiimov).

AK-47 skins by rarity tier

Covert (red) — the premium tier

The AK-47 has 18 Covert skins — more than any other weapon. These are the prestige picks:

• Wild Lotus ($3,927–$13,038) — A Limited Edition item (not available from any case). Pink lotus flowers on a dark background. The most expensive AK-47 skin by market price. FN copies with rare Katowice 2014 stickers have traded for $100,000+.
• Fire Serpent ($528–$2,395) — From the Operation Bravo Case (2013). A green serpent coiling around the receiver. One of the most iconic CS skins ever made. The oldest and most recognizable prestige AK-47.
• Gold Arabesque ($1,196–$2,507) — A Souvenir-only skin from the Dust 2 2021 Collection. Gold filigree on dark metal. Extremely rare in FN.
• X-Ray ($384–$2,500) — From the eSports 2013 Winter Collection. X-ray skeletal design. Rare due to discontinued source.
• Hydroponic ($851–$5,466) — The most extreme BS-to-FN gap among AK Coverts. Cannabis leaf pattern with a green tint. FN copies are exceptionally rare.
• Vulcan ($102–$602) — Blue-white futuristic design from the Huntsman Case. One of the most traded AK skins. Clean, bright, and universally popular.
• Bloodsport ($122–$180) — Red and white with sponsor-style graphics. Stable pricing, popular in competitive play.
• The Empress ($82–$253) — Purple and gold with a woman's portrait. Distinctive art style.

Other Coverts include Asiimov ($35–$323), Aquamarine Revenge ($32–$226), Neon Revolution ($90–$237), Neon Rider ($43–$200), Fuel Injector ($100–$477), Jaguar ($75–$656), Wasteland Rebel ($69–$433), Head Shot ($21–$102), Nightwish ($46–$117), Inheritance ($33–$130), Leet Museo ($73–$550), B the Monster ($72–$583), Legion of Anubis ($31–$53), The Oligarch ($34–$273), and Aphrodite ($8–$433).

Classified (purple) — the mid-premium tier

13 Classified AK-47 skins, including some of the most historically significant:

• Case Hardened ($164–$657 base; blue gems $3,000–$1,000,000+) — The most pattern-dependent skin in CS2. Pattern #661 is the legendary "scar" blue gem, valued at up to $1 million. Even mid-tier blue patterns add $500–5,000 to base price. From the original CS:GO Weapon Case (2013).
• Redline ($25–$149) — Red pinstripes on dark carbon fiber. The single most traded AK-47 skin in CS2 history. A sticker-crafting favorite — Redlines with Katowice 2014 stickers are collector's items worth $1,000+.
• Red Laminate ($58–$565) — Red panels on wood. Another OG skin from 2013. StatTrak FN copies are exceptionally rare.
• Jet Set ($309–$1,133) — Travel sticker collage design. From the Baggage Collection. Rare and rising in value.
• Panthera onca ($177–$514) — Jaguar-print design from the Kilowatt Case. Newer and popular.

Other Classifieds: Frontside Misty ($16–$140), Point Disarray ($13–$70), Cartel ($15–$65), Crane Flight ($11–$80), Ice Coaled ($4–$13), Phantom Disruptor ($5–$29), Searing Rage ($4–$31), Nouveau Rouge ($7–$103), and The Outsiders ($7–$78).

Restricted (blue) & Mil-Spec (light blue)

The accessible tiers. Restricted AK-47 skins include First Class ($83–$229 — a travel-themed design from the Baggage Collection, unusually expensive for Restricted), Blue Laminate ($15–$56), Orbit Mk01 ($26–$108), Emerald Pinstripe ($2–$29), Rat Rod ($3–$81), Slate ($3–$16), Safety Net ($3–$22), Midnight Laminate ($2–$21), and Breakthrough ($2–$12).

Mil-Spec skins start under $2: Black Laminate ($32–$302 — expensive for Mil-Spec due to age and demand), Green Laminate ($27–$109), Elite Build ($1–$7), Steel Delta ($1–$25), Uncharted ($1–$3), Crossfade ($2–$5), and Wintergreen ($1–$5).

Industrial & Consumer — the cheapest skins

The absolute budget tier: Safari Mesh ($0.05–$14), VariCamo Grey ($0.05–$0.54), Olive Polycam ($0.08–$0.48), Jungle Spray ($8–$168 — expensive for Industrial due to the Bravo Collection), Predator ($8–$76), and Baroque Purple ($6–$95). Safari Mesh at $0.05 is one of the cheapest skins in the entire game.

Best AK-47 skins for the money

• Best overall: Redline FT (~$25). The most iconic AK-47 skin at an accessible price. Looks clean in FT, sticker-friendly, and incredibly liquid for trading. The default choice for most players.
• Best premium: Vulcan FN (~$602) or MW (~$290). Blue-white futuristic design that looks stunning in-game. High liquidity and stable demand.
• Best budget: Slate FT (~$3) or Crossfade FT (~$2). Clean, simple designs for under $5. Slate especially has a minimalist dark look that punches above its price.
• Best flex: Fire Serpent FT (~$528). The OG prestige AK. Recognizable in any lobby. One of the most respected skins in CS2 history.
• Best investment: Case Hardened blue gem (Tier 3–4, ~$500–$2,000). Pattern-dependent value that has historically appreciated. The AK-47 is the most collected Case Hardened weapon.
• Best for sticker crafts: Redline FT (~$25) or Black Laminate (~$32). Dark backgrounds make stickers pop. Katowice 2014 crafts on Redlines are worth hundreds to thousands.
• Best for themed loadouts: Bloodsport (red), Aquamarine Revenge (blue/teal), Neon Revolution (green/neon), The Empress (purple/gold), Asiimov (orange/black). See our skins by color page.

AK-47 skin collections and cases

The AK-47 appears in 57 collections and 42 cases — more than any other weapon. Key sources:

• CS:GO Weapon Case (2013): Case Hardened — the most valuable AK finish.
• Operation Bravo Case (2013): Fire Serpent — the most iconic AK skin.
• Huntsman Weapon Case (2014): Vulcan — the most traded premium AK.
• Operation Phoenix Case (2014): Redline — the most traded AK skin overall.
• Kilowatt Case (2023): Inheritance — one of the newer popular Coverts.
• Sealed Dead Hand Terminal (2026): The Oligarch, Aphrodite — the newest additions.

How float value and stickers affect AK-47 prices

Float value follows the standard five tiers. On the AK-47, wear is most visible on the receiver (top) and magazine. Low-float FT copies (0.15–0.20) can look nearly as good as MW at a fraction of the price — this is especially relevant for Redline, Vulcan and Fire Serpent.

Stickers have a bigger price impact on AK-47 skins than almost any other weapon because the AK-47's receiver provides a large, visible surface for sticker placement. Katowice 2014 Holo stickers on popular skins (Redline, Black Laminate, Blue Laminate) can add $500–$50,000+ depending on the sticker and placement. Four matching Katowice Holos on a Redline is one of the most sought-after sticker crafts in CS2.

Pattern seed matters most on Case Hardened (blue gem patterns from $500 to $1,000,000+). On other AK skins, pattern seed has minimal visual impact.