Best Skins from Operation Vanguard Weapon Case Ranked by Value
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calendar_todayMarch 4, 2026
There has never been a better time to shop for the best skins you can pull from Operation Vanguard Weapon Case. Prices move daily, so we anchored this list to live Steam Community Market data.
Click through any card for the complete breakdown: wear-tier prices, float range, rarity and where the skin actually drops from.
Quick price overview
P2000 | Fire Elemental — from $102.75 (StatTrak from $123.86)
AK-47 | Wasteland Rebel — from $101.48 (StatTrak from $150.65)
P250 | Cartel — from $11.86 (StatTrak from $24.41)
M4A1-S | Basilisk — from $11.18 (StatTrak from $28.75)
XM1014 | Tranquility — from $12.78 (StatTrak from $37.83)
SCAR-20 | Cardiac — from $10.23 (StatTrak from $15.34)
M4A4 | Griffin — from $5.87 (StatTrak from $12.11)
Glock-18 | Grinder — from $4.02 (StatTrak from $9.60)
Five-SeveN | Urban Hazard — from $4.00 (StatTrak from $4.74)
MP9 | Dart — from $1.26 (StatTrak from $1.66)
Prices are live Steam Community Market values and change constantly — open any item below for the current number, or browse the full database in our CS2 skin price tracker.
What is the cheapest option on this list?expand_more
MP9 | Dart is currently the cheapest pick here, starting around $1.26 on the Steam Community Market.
What is the most expensive option on this list?expand_more
P2000 | Fire Elemental tops the list, starting around $102.75 depending on wear and demand.
How current are these prices?expand_more
Prices were pulled from live Steam Community Market data at the time of writing. Each embedded item card links to a live price page on SlothiW that updates continuously.
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Stick to established platforms with a track record. SlothiW maintains a vetted list of partner sites with bonus codes on the rewards page — and never share your Steam credentials with anyone.
Covert rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.6. Market price currently runs from $102.75 up to $267.00 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $123.86.
A reliable pick that holds its value well and looks clean in-game without trying too hard.
Covert rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0.05–0.7. Market price currently runs from $101.48 up to $659.59 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $150.65.
If you flip skins, this one trades fast thanks to constant demand.
Classified rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.75. Market price currently runs from $11.86 up to $68.80 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $24.41.
A community favorite that shows up in pro streams and pugs alike.
Restricted rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.68. Market price currently runs from $11.18 up to $89.93 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $28.75.
One of those skins that consistently outperforms its price tag in the inventory department.
Classified rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.5. Market price currently runs from $12.78 up to $62.80 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $37.83.
A reliable pick that holds its value well and looks clean in-game without trying too hard.
Classified rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $10.23 up to $52.00 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $15.34.
Underrated by the market right now, which makes it a smart pickup at current prices.
Restricted rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.8. Market price currently runs from $5.87 up to $185.42 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $12.11.
Great first impression in the loadout screen, and the finish hides scratches well at lower floats.
Restricted rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0.02–0.25. Market price currently runs from $4.02 up to $20.26 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $9.60.
A community favorite that shows up in pro streams and pugs alike.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.25. Market price currently runs from $4.00 up to $5.24 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $4.74.
Liquid, easy to resell, and instantly recognizable — exactly what you want at this price point.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Vanguard Collection, float range 0–0.46. Market price currently runs from $1.26 up to $8.48 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $1.66.
If you flip skins, this one trades fast thanks to constant demand.
How to get these skins
You have three main routes: buy directly off the Steam Community Market, trade up with our free CS2 trade-up calculator, or test your luck on cases — run the math first with the case opening calculator so you know the real odds before spending a cent.
If you prefer third-party sites, we keep a vetted list of partner platforms with bonus codes and free-case promos on our rewards page. One we currently recommend:
Bottom line: any pick on this list is solid value at current prices. Set your budget, check the live price page, and pull the trigger before the market moves.