The Most Expensive Cases in CS2: Top 7 Rank

With you, the most expensive case in CS2: the CS:GO Weapon Case. Also known as the Container Series #1, it was the first CS:GO case ever, launched in the Arms Deal update on 14 August, 2013. 

Due to this, and the fact it’s so scarce, it’s currently priced at a staggering $107.00. And if you want to open it, you need to buy the corresponding key, which is priced at $2.50 USD.

The price of this case has been going up since 2021. Back then it had an average cost of $30.44, and based on the current price,  it has increased by over 200%. 

It’s important to note this case is rated as a rare drop, because you only stand a chance of 1% of getting it via the Weekly Care Package. Evidently, this factor also contributes to making it the most valuable case in CS2.

We’ve already mentioned it’s pretty scarce, because you can only find approximately 266 CS:GO Weapon Cases for sale on the Steam Community Marketplace. 

This is a factor that drives up its price, because if we compare it with the cheapest case, the Recoil Case ($0.14), we’ll find over 630,000 available cases for sale on the Steam Marketplace.

The difference is clear, but now let’s talk about the contents of the Container Series #1, which can drop 9 different skins:

Like any other CS:GO case, it can also drop an Exceedingly Rare Special skin (Gold), which can be a Karambit, Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Flip Knife or a Gut Knife. In this case, the most valuable drop is a Karambit Fade, with an average price of $2,549. 

The contents of the case are another factor that drives up the price of this case, making it the most valuable in the game, and now you can see why it’s ranked at the top of this ranking.

Along with the CS:GO Weapon Case, the eSports 2013 Case was also released in the Arms Deal update on 14 August, 2013, making it one of the first additions to the universe of CS2 case opening. And this is a factor that has influenced its high price, which has reached an average of $51.37 USD.

Since 2021, its price has been going up. Back then, it had an average price of $16, and based on the actual price, it has increased by over 200%, just like the CS:GO Weapon Case.

When it comes to the available listings, you’ll only be able to find approximately 170 available eSports 2013 Cases for sale. This scarcity makes it the #2 most valuable CS:GO case nowadays. 

It’s also important to note this case is discontinued, which means you cannot obtain it via the Weakly Care Package drops, the unique way to get it is by buying it.

If it’s more scarce than the CS:GO Weapon Case, why is it 50% cheaper? It’s due to the contents of the case, which you can find in the following table:

When it comes to the Gold-rated drop, you have the following options: Karambit, Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Flip Knife or a Gut Knife. And just like the CS:GO Weapon Case, the most valuable drop of this category is the Karambit | Fade.

Other than the Exceedingly Rare Special skin, the rest of options are noticeably cheaper than the ones from the CS:GO Weapon Case, placing it at the spot #2 of this ranking.

Now it’s time to talk about the Operation Bravo Case. Just cheaper by a few cents than the eSports 2013 Case, this case is priced at an average of $51.23 USD, making it one of the most valuable containers nowadays.

The Operation Bravo Case was released on September 19, 2013, making it the third case released by Valve. Evidently, this is a factor that has contributed to make it one of the most expensive cases in CS2.

The price of this case has grown significantly. For example, in 2021 it was priced at an average of $27, and based on the actual price, it has increased by nearly 80%. However, it’s worth noting it reached a peak price of $80.87 in 2023. And this is why some traders believe it’s a good idea to stock up on this case as it could increase its price in the coming years.

When it comes to the available listings, you can find approximately 544 offers for sale. And it’s worth noting it’s part of the Rare Drop Pool, hence you only have a 1% chance of getting this case for free via the Weekly Care Package.

This case features 15 skins, which you can find in the following table:

When it comes to the Gold-rate skin drop, it can drop any of the following knives: Karambit, Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Flip Knife or a Gut Knife. From this selection, once again, the most valuable drop is the Karambit | Fade.

Based on all this data, it’s easy to see why it’s priced at over $50, and why some players believe it could come back to the peak price of $80. Only time will tell. If you’d like to explore more about CS:GO cases and their ROI, you can check our article about it on the CSGOLuck blog.

At this stage, the prices become more “understandable”. They are still pricey, yet more affordable than the top 3 most expensive CS:GO cases, and the Operation Hydra Case is the perfect example, priced at an average of $22.86 USD.

This case was introduced on 23 May 2017 in the Operation Hydra update, and because it belongs to an Operation event, its price is higher than the majority of CS2 cases, placing it at the spot #4 of this ranking.

After analyzing the price history of this case, we have found it was priced at $7.57 in 2021, and when compared to the current price, it has increased in value by 200%. For the users who managed to hold it, it has provided them an excellent ROI.

This case is scarce, because there are only 588 listings available nowadays, and since it’s part of the Rare Drop Pool, you only have a 1% chance of getting it via the in-game drops. All of this comes together for making it a highly valuable container.

Now, let’s explore the contents of the Operation Hydra Case:

Just like all the other cases, the Operation Hydra Case can also bring you a gold-rate skin, which can be a pair of gloves. Here you have the available options: Sports Gloves, Moto Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Driver Gloves, Bloodhound Gloves or Hand Wraps. From this tier, the most valuable drop are the Sport Gloves | Pandora’s Box, priced at an average of $5,834 USD.

Next, we have the CS:GO Weapon Case 2, priced at an average of $14.84, which was below the price of the original CS:GO Weapon Case, even though it was released on 6 November, 2013, making it the case #4 released by Valve.

Even though it’s much cheaper than the top 3 most expensive cases, it has brought holders an outstanding ROI. In 2021, it was priced at an average of $4.52, and based on the latest price, its value has increased by over 220%. 

The reason why it’s cheaper than the original CS:GO Weapon Case 2 is because it’s not as scarce. There are approximately 765 listings nowadays, making it more available. However, it’s worth noting it’s rated as a Rare Drop, with only a 1% drop chance via the Weekly Care Package.

Now, let’s explore the contents of the case:

About the gold-rate drop, this case is all about knives: Karambit, Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Flip Knife and Gut Knife. Just like the original CS:GO Weapon Case, the most valuable drop here is the Karambit | Fade.

Despite the possibility to drop a Karambit Fade, the average price of the rest of skins is way below the values of the skins from the Container Series #1, and hence why it’s much cheaper in comparison.

Here we are entering the region of reasonably-priced cases yet still above the average, welcome the Huntsman Weapon Case. Priced at $10.81, it has become one of the most popular premium cases in CS2.

It was released on 1 May, 2014, and it was the case #9 released by Valve. As a result, it has become a classic case of the game, a factor that has contributed to its above-average price.

However, when compared to the top 5 cases, it’s easy to see it’s way more affordable, and it’s because it’s more accessible with over 1,200 listings available. Yet, it’s important to note it’s part of the Rare Drop Pool, making it pretty hard to obtain it via in-game drops.

It’s interesting to see how much its price has increased. In 2021, it was priced at an average of $2.64, and based on the current price, it has increased by over 300%. In this regard, it is superior to the rest of the cases from this ranking.

Just like our previous examples, let’s explore what skins you can unlock:

In regards to the Exceedingly Rare Special drop, this case only offers the Huntsman Knife. The most valuable skin is the Huntsman Knife | Fade, priced at over $600.

Now that we have explored the contents of the case, it’s easy to see why it’s much cheaper than the top cases from our rankings, because its skins and items are less valuable in comparison.

At the end of this ranking, we have the eSports Winter 2013 Case. Released on 18 December, 2013 as a part of the “Winter Offensive” update, it was the case #5 released by Valve, making it one of the most iconic containers in CS2.

It’s priced at an average of $10.63 nowadays, which is a massive increase in comparison to its price in 2021, at an average of $3.10. With an incredible increase of over 240%, it brought traders and holders an excellent ROI.

Despite being a discontinued case, there are over 1,090 available listings, making it more accessible than the top 5 cases from our ranking. And this very same availability is what has made this case more affordable.

Now that you have a proper overview on the price and history of this case, let’s check what skins it can drop:

When it comes to the Gold-rated skin, the eSports Winter 2013 Case can drop any of the following: Karambit, Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Flip Knife or Gut Knife. And just like the eSports 2013 Case, the most valuable drop is the Karambit | Fade.

Despite dropping a Karambit | Fade, the average prices for the rest of skins is within the average, and this is why it’s been placed at the spot #7.

It depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to buy an expensive CS2 case because you believe the odds of dropping a rare skin are higher, think again. The odds of CS:GO cases are the same, regardless of its price tag.

Let’s say you want to win a Karambit | Fade, bringing the following cases at your disposal:

• CS:GO Weapon Case: $107.00
• eSports 2013 Case: $51.37
• Operation Bravo Case: $51.23
• CS:GO Case Weapon 2: $14.84
• eSports Winter 2013 Case: $10.63

All of these cases have a 0.26% chance of dropping such a skin, and hence you’d need to buy approximately 391 cases to have a shot at winning. If you chose the CS:GO Weapon Case, it’d be outrageously expensive, and there are not enough listings on the market.

On the other hand, the eSports Winter 2013 Case has enough listings, and while it’s still pretty expensive to open it 391 times, it’s way cheaper than if you chose any of the top 3 cases.

And if you wanted an even cheaper option, you could go ahead with the CS:GO Weapon Case 3, which is priced at $8 and it has over 1,200 available listings and you’ll still get the same odds of dropping a Karambit Fade.

If you’d like to learn more about the odds of CS:GO case opening, we have articles dedicated to this topic on our blog. We invite you to check them out, as they’re going to bring you exclusive insights to supercharge your CS2 case opening experience.

Now, if you want to buy the most expensive cases to sell them at a higher price in the future, or for arbitraging, it can be worth a shot. Because they can offer good trading opportunities.

Now that you know what the most expensive cases in CS2 are, and the factors influence their premium valuation, let us know in the comments what your favorite premium CS:GO case is and why you’d buy it!