CS:GO skins influenced the way monetization worked in the gaming world. Most new releases, like Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and VALORANT, use the same formula of skin monetization. It’s a nice way to offer customizations to players without affecting gameplay.
Though saving up enough money to buy a skin you want is often a better idea than trying your chance with cases, some skins cost more than a second-hand car. If you’re feeling lucky, cases might be a great alternative to land valuable skins. You should be careful about not spending more than your favorite skin’s worth on cases, however.
Deciding on which cases to open may be a struggle since there are countless options available on the Steam market. To save you time, we’ve gathered a list of the best CS:GO cases to open both in terms of value and popularity.
Operation Riptide Case
Valve added the Operation Riptide Case to CS:GO in Sept. 2021. The case features a selection of skins from the Operation Riptide Collection, featuring bright colors and superb designs. There are a total of 17 skins inside this case and all of them were designed by community members.
AUG | Plague
Dual Berettas | Tread
G3SG1 | Keeping Tabs
MP7 | Guerrilla
PP-Bizon | Lumen
USP-S | Black Lotus
XM1014 | Watchdog
MAG-7 | BI83 Spectrum
FAMAS | ZX Spectron
Five-SeveN | Boost Protocol
MP9 | Mount Fuji
M4A4 | Spider Lily
MAC-10 | Toybox
Glock-18 | Snack Attack
SSG 08 | Turbo Peek
AK-47 | Leet Museo
Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive
An Exceedingly Rare Special Item
Chroma 3 Case
The Chroma 3 Case was added to CS:GO on April, 2016. The case consists of community weapons and an be opened with a Chroma 3 Case Key. The skins featured in the collection feature Neon colors making them look futuristic.
The Chroma 3 case contains one of the following:
Dual Berettas | Ventilators
G3SG1 | Orange Crash
M249 | Spectre
MP9 | Bioleak
P2000 | Oceanic
Sawed-Off | Fubar
SG 553 | Atlas
CZ75-Auto | Red Astor
Galil AR | Firefight
SSG 08 | Ghost Crusader
Tec-9 | Re-Entry
XM1014 | Black Tie
AUG | Fleet Flock
P250 | Asiimov
UMP-45 | Primal Saber
PP-Bizon | Judgement of Anubis
M4A1-S | Chantico’s Fire
An Exceedingly Rare Special Item
Operation Broken Fang case
Each operation introduces unique skins that rival the previous releases. Operation Broken Fang was no different, and its case added a bunch of colorful skins to CS:GO. In addition to multiple valuable drops with excellent looks, it’s the glove drop that separates this case from the rest.
Most cases in CS:GO feature knives as their rarest drop, and the number of cases that offer gloves is relatively limited.
The case contains one of the following:
CZ75-Auto | Vendetta
P90 | Cocoa Rampage
G3SG1 | Digital Mesh
Galil AR | Vandal
P250 | Contaminant
M249 | Deep Relief
MP5-SD | Condition Zero
AWP | Exoskeleton
Dual Berettas | Dezastre
Nova | Clear Polymer
SSG 08 | Parallax
UMP-45 | Gold Bismuth
Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale
M4A4 | Cyber Security
USP-S | Monster Mashup
M4A1-S | Printstream
Glock-18 | Neo-Noir
Exceedingly Rare Gloves
Fracture case
The Fracture case could be considered more of a follow-up to the Shattered Web case, but the skins packed inside make it the target of all players who enjoy staring at their guns as they move.
Alongside its rare knife drops, you’ll find some of the most detailed skins in CS:GO inside the case. Some of the Fracture case skins’ artwork are simply phenomenal, even enough to convince players to buy them separately off the community market.
The case contains one of the following:
Negev | Ultralight
P2000 | Gnarled
SG 553 | Ol’ Rusty
SSG 08 | Mainframe 001
P250 | Cassette
P90 | Freight
PP-Bizon | Runic
MAG-7 | Monster Call
Tec-9 | Brother
MAC-10 | Allure
Galil AR | Connexion
MP5-SD | Kitbash
M4A4 | Tooth Fairy
Glock-18 | Vogue
XM1014 | Entombed
Desert Eagle | Printstream
AK-47 | Legion of Anubis
Exceedingly Rare Special Item
Glove case
Most cases feature an extra rare offering that happens to be a knife skin. The Glove case offers a glove skin instead of a knife, however. Aside from a small chance to get the gloves, the case also includes tropical-themed gun skins for some of the most popular weapons in the game.
The case contains one of the following:
CZ75-Auto | Polymer
Glock-18 | Ironwork
MP7 | Cirrus
Galil AR | Black Sand
MP9 | Sand Scale
MAG-7 | Sonar
P2000 | Turf
Dual Berettas | Royal Consorts
G3SG1 | Stinger
M4A1-S | Flashback
Nova | Gila
USP-S | Cyrex
FAMAS | Mecha Industries
P90 | Shallow Grave
Sawed-Off | Wasteland Princess
SSG 08 | Dragonfire
M4A4 | Buzz Kill
Exceedingly Rare Gloves
Gamma case
The Gamma case features detailed skins that laid the foundation of some of the most incredible skins to hit the Steam market. Some of the textures included in the case resemble professional street art and give you a gangsta look in the game.
The case contains one of the following:
Five-SeveN | Violent Daimyo
MAC-10 | Carnivore
Nova | Exo
P250 | Iron Clad
PP-Bizon | Harvester
SG 553 | Aerial
Tec-9 | Ice Cap
AUG | Aristocrat
AWP | Phobos
P90 | Chopper
R8 Revolver | Reboot
Sawed-Off | Limelight
M4A4 | Desolate Space
P2000 | Imperial Dragon
SCAR-20 | Bloodsport
Glock-18 | Wasteland Rebel
M4A1-S | Mecha Industries
Exceedingly Rare Special Item
Prisma case
The Prisma case includes some of the most colorful skins in CS:GO. M4A1 The Emperor is also one of the most popular skins for the gun. It may look even cooler if you have a blue knife to go with it.
The case contains one of the following:
FAMAS | Crypsis
AK-47 | Uncharted
MAC-10 | Whitefish
Galil AR | Akoben
MP7 | Mischief
P250 | Verdigris
P90 | Off World
AWP | Atheris
Tec-9 | Bamboozle
Desert Eagle | Light Rail
MP5-SD | Gauss
UMP-45 | Moonrise
R8 Revolver | Skull Crusher
AUG | Momentum
XM1014 | Incinegator
Five-SeveN | Angry Mob
M4A4 | The Emperor
Exceedingly Rare Special Item
Clutch case
The Clutch case includes some of the best skins with a darker color range. The pink USP-S skin is the only exception to its theme. It’s also one of the few cases that offers a pair of gloves instead of a knife skin.
The case contains one of the following:
PP-Bizon | Night Riot
Five-SeveN | Flame Test
MP9 | Black Sand
P2000 | Urban Hazard
R8 Revolver | Grip
SG 553 | Aloha
XM1014 | Oxide Blaze
Glock-18 | Moonrise
Negev | Lionfish
Nova | Wild Six
MAG-7 | SWAG-7
UMP-45 | Arctic Wolf
AUG | Stymphalian
AWP | Mortis
USP-S | Cortex
M4A4 | Neo-Noir
MP7 | Bloodsport
Exceedingly Rare Gloves
Prisma 2 case
The Prisma 2 case is similar to its predecessor and improves upon the colorful tones that the CS:GO community loved. The case features futuristic-looking skins with bright colors and great art.
The case contains one of the following:
AUG | Tom Cat
AWP | Capillary
CZ75-Auto | Distressed
Desert Eagle | Blue Ply
MP5-SD | Desert Strike
Negev | Prototype
R8 Revolver | Bone Forged
P2000 | Acid Etched
Sawed-Off | Apocalypto
SCAR-20 | Enforcer
SG 553 | Darkwing
SSG 08 | Fever Dream
AK-47 | Phantom Disruptor
MAC-10 | Disco Tech
MAG-7 | Justice
M4A1-S | Player Two
Glock-18 | Bullet Queen
Exceedingly Rare Special Item
CS20 case
The CS20 case was introduced to celebrate Counter-Strike’s 20th anniversary. It features some of the most stylish skins to date, like the Wildfire AWP and the Commemoration FAMAS. Aside from those, the overall color scheme of the case is on the darker side and they’re all great mementos to remember CS’ 20th birthday.
The case contains one of the following:
Dual Berettas | Elite 1.6
Tec-9 | Flash Out
MAC-10 | Classic Crate
MAG-7 | Popdog
SCAR-20 | Assault
FAMAS | Decommissioned
Glock-18 | Sacrifice
M249 | Aztec
MP5-SD | Agent
Five-SeveN | Buddy
P250 | Inferno
UMP-45 | Plastique
MP9 | Hydra
P90 | Nostalgia
AUG | Death by Puppy
AWP | Wildfire
FAMAS | Commemoration
Exceedingly Rare Classic Knife
Danger Zone case
Danger Zone was one of the most impactful patches in the CS:GO history. Alongside introducing a unique battle royale mode, it also came with awesome skins. The AK-47 joined the Asiimov family while the AWP got another futuristic skin.
The case contains one of the following:
MP9 | Modest Threat
Glock-18 | Oxide Blaze
Nova | Wood Fired
M4A4 | Magnesium
Sawed-Off | Black Sand
SG 553 | Danger Close
Tec-9 | Fubar
G3SG1 | Scavenger
Galil AR | Signal
MAC-10 | Pipe Down
P250 | Nevermore
USP-S | Flashback
UMP-45 | Momentum
Desert Eagle | Mecha Industries
MP5-SD | Phosphor
AK-47 | Asiimov
AWP | Neo-Noir
Exceedingly Rare Special Item
Horizon case
The Horizon case includes must-have skins 메이저토토사이트 for anyone who likes neon colors. The Neon Rider AK-47 skin makes you feel like a villain in an ’80s sci-fi movie while other skins represent the overall theme with slightly darker colors.
The case contains one of the following:
AUG | Amber Slipstream
Dual Berettas | Shred
Glock-18 | Warhawk
MP9 | Capillary
P90 | Traction
R8 Revolver | Survivalist
Tec-9 | Snek-9
CZ75-Auto | Eco
G3SG1 | High Seas
Nova | Toy Soldier
AWP | PAW
MP7 | Powercore
M4A1-S | Nightmare
Sawed-Off | Devourer
FAMAS | Eye of Athena
AK-47 | Neon Rider
Desert Eagle | Code Red
Exceedingly Rare Special Item
