Rare Pearls: Discover the rarest CS:GO skins

CS:GO skins can sometimes be real gems. Between AWPs and knife skins, prices can reach dizzying heights. Let's take a look at the 5 rarest CS:GO skins.

1. SSG 08 Detour

Topping the list of valuable CS:GO skins is, of course, the famous SSG 08 Souvenir Détour. This skins will mainly delight esport fan gamers who followed the DreamHack Winter 2014 competitive scene. The Fnatic team unveiled an interesting line-up that had never been seen before. Olofmeister had risen to the top and managed to win a crucial round. Fnatic lost 3-13, but this was their last defeat at the event. In the following round, Fnatic's victory imposed a solid 16-13 defeat on their opponents. The above skin was then offered to a lucky few at the end of the event. It differs from the original Souvenir SSG 08 thanks to unique stickers, relics of Fnatic's victory in 2014. Today, the Souvenir SSG 08 Détour is worth around $8.

2. StarTrak M4A4 Howl

The M4A4 is undoubtedly the weapon most used by anti-terrorists in CS:GO. The Startrak M4A4 Howl skin also has its own history. It actually made its debut after being submitted to the gaming community. The skin had already been approved by Valve. However, this skin almost didn't receive the studio's approval. After discovering this, the artist in question submitted a copyright claim to Valve. The company was then forced to make a choice: remove the skin from its marketplace, or recreate it from scratch. Valve opted for the second option, retaining the wolf but with a different, this time non-copyrighted, design.

3. AWP Dragon Lore

Everyone wants to master AWP, but few can. In the case of the Souvenir AWP Dragon Lore, it's a real gem. It's also the most iconic weapon in CS:GO history. Bad news for users: this is an extremely rare skin. In fact, this skin is so rare that it's simply impossible to find it for purchase. The only way to obtain it is to open CS:GO crates in-game or on a specialized site such as Farmskins. However, in-game loot probabilities are incredibly low. You'll need to open a huge number of crates before you can hope to find the coveted item.

4. Dual Beretta Cobalt Quartz

Not always easy to use, the Dual Beretta is a charming addition to CS:GO. They are also the only dual weapon in the game. The Souvenir Dual Beretta Cobalt Quartz is a very rare skin. The skin was added to the game in commemoration of the EMS One Katowice CS:GO 2014 championship. Note that the boxes containing this skin were only dropped during the event, so there's no chance you'll be able to find it again within the game. What's more, quantities were very limited. At present, it is possible to find this skin, sometimes on the marketplace. To acquire it, you'll need to be prepared to spend around €200.

5. Tec-9 Nuclear Threat

The good news about the Tec-9 Nuclear Threat Souvenir is that you can still loot it naturally. It drops randomly after pro matches on the Nuke map. As Nuke tends to be increasingly sidelined, Valve saw an opportunity to attract players back by increasing the chances of looting this skin. The Tec-9 Nuclear Threat Souvenir is, however, particularly rare. Its floating value ranges from 0.06% to 0.8%. The probability of having nine is 1.35%. Today, the Nuke collection has still not been discontinued. It is therefore also possible to trade this skin on the marketplace. Be prepared, however, for a 3-figure price tag.

Conclusion

CS:GO are true collectors' items. Within the game, it is possible to acquire skins of incredible value, but this can sometimes be an expensive, difficult and time-consuming process. In such cases, it is sometimes necessary to turn to a specialized site in order to increase the probability of loot in an interesting and advantageous way. In this way, it's possible to build up a collection of rare skins very quickly, and perhaps land one of the rare gems we've had the opportunity to introduce to you.