{"id":6978,"date":"2026-03-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/?p=6978"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:05:39","slug":"cheapest-covert-skins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cheapest-covert-skins","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest Covert Skins: 2026 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CS2 knife crafting update<\/a> brought in a lot of new features to the game, allowing players to trade-up <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CS2 knife skins<\/a> for the first time in the game's history. While normally you need ten skins of the same <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/csgo-skin-rarity-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rarity<\/a> to trade-up, crafting <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CS2 knives<\/a> requires you to use only five <strong>covert skins<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>In the past, <strong>covert skins<\/strong> couldn't be used for a trade-up, meaning that <strong>covert skins<\/strong> that didn't look impressive or were otherwise unpopular were often considered worthless by collectors and players alike, and you could purchase any of them on the Steam market for a couple of cents.<\/p>\r\n<p>This completely changed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knife crafting update<\/a>, and since now every <strong>covert skin<\/strong> can potentially be turned into a <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knife<\/a>, all <strong>covert skins CSGO<\/strong> and CS2 have to offer immidiately skyrocketed in price, with some <strong>covert skins'<\/strong> price tag increasing by $100 or more. As soon as players realized that you can turn any five <strong>covert skins<\/strong> into a brand new <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knife<\/a>, collectors started buying out all red rarity skins instantly.<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2026, a <strong>cheap Covert skin<\/strong> is no longer $5\u2013$10. Due to the trade-up demand, even the ugliest Covert skins (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/sawed-off-kraken?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sawed-Off The Kraken<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/scar-20-bloodsport?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SCAR-20 Bloodsport<\/a>) have a higher price floor.<\/p>\r\n<p>Looking to get your hands on some <strong>covert skins<\/strong> for trade-ups but don't want to ruin your finances? We've got you covered! Here are the <strong>cheapest covert skins <\/strong>you can add to your CS2 inventory today!<\/p>\r\n<p>As always, remember that if you're looking to get any of the skins on this list, make sure to head over to SkinsMonkey, where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/?r=blog&c=post-link-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trade CS2 skins<\/a> instantly for the best deals possible!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;bulletList&quot;,{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;f0b20fcf-d11f-4e0f-94e3-8f778107a389&quot;},&quot;listItem&quot;,{}]\"><strong>Covert skins<\/strong> can be used to trade-up for CS2 knives, and even the <strong>cheapest Covert skins <\/strong>now have value as a trade-up material.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The <strong>cheapest covert skins in CS2<\/strong> are:\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/awp-neo-noir?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWP | Neo-Noir<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a4-temukau?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A4 | Temukau<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1s-player-two?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1\u2011S | Player Two<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/usps-printstream?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USP\u2011S | Printstream<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/awp-wildfire?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWP | Wildfire<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-asiimov?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK\u201147 | Asiimov<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/glock-bullet-queen?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glock\u201118 | Bullet Queen<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-aquamarine-revenge?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK\u201147 | Aquamarine Revenge<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1-s-vaporwave?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1\u2011S | Vaporwave<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-neon-revolution?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK\u201147 | Neon Revolution<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you're looking for the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong>, you should visit SkinsMonkey.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Covert Rarity Skins?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Covert rarity<\/strong>, also known as red rarity skins, are some of the rarest skins you can open from <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-csgo-cases-to-open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 weapon cases<\/a>. Most weapon cases in the game include one or two <strong>covert skins<\/strong> in their item pool, and case odds for opening a single <strong>covert rarity skin<\/strong> are relatively low.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most <strong>covert skins<\/strong> feature impressive visual designs, which is often reflected in their price tag. While not as rare and expensive as <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knives<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/gloves-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gloves<\/a>, most <strong>covert skins<\/strong> still command impressive prices on the Steam market, especially after the latest update.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Covert Skins So Expensive?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/VGTimes\/status\/1981263159974305802<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As we've already mentioned, <strong>covert skins<\/strong> have jumped up in price over the last week, since they can now be used as a crafting material for <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/csgo-trade-up-contracts-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 trade-ups<\/a>. This means that every single <strong>covert rarity skin<\/strong> in CS2, no matter its visuals, is now a potential material for a brand new <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The market has responded with collectors from all over the world, China in particular, buying out all the covert skins that they can get their hands on. This sudden rush of skin buyouts has led to a sharp increase in the price of virtually any <strong>covert skin<\/strong> in the game. Most players and traders have immidiately bought out all the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> in the game, driving up their price significantly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At the moment, many <strong>covert skins<\/strong> have overtaken <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knives<\/a> in price and have become one of the hottest commodities on the CS2 marketplace. If you own a number of <strong>covert skins<\/strong> in your inventory, you're in luck, as you might be sitting on a small pile of fortune.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out this video by <strong>NEON <\/strong>going in-depth on the market changes in CS2 and what do they mean for players and traders:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B0tC3OvjAS4<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Cheapest Covert Skins in CS2?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At the moment the cheapest covert skins in the game are:<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-29\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-29\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Skin Name<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Weapon<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">2026 Price Range (Est.)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Best Condition for Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">USP-S | Printstream<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">USP-S<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$27 \u2013 $45<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Battle-Scarred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AK-47 | Asiimov<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AK-47<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$29 \u2013 $55<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Field-Tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AWP | Neo-Noir<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AWP<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$32 \u2013 $60<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Battle-Scarred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AK-47<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$34 \u2013 $58<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Field-Tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">M4A4 | Temukau<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">M4A4<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$37 \u2013 $65<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Battle-Scarred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AWP | Wildfire<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AWP<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$43 \u2013 $75<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Field-Tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">M4A1-S | Player Two<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">M4A1-S<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$51 \u2013 $85<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">StatTrak\u2122 Field-Tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">M4A1-S | Vaporwave<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">M4A1-S<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$52 \u2013 $70<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Battle-Scarred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Glock-18 | Bullet Queen<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Glock-18<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$56 \u2013 $90<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">StatTrak\u2122 Minimal Wear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AK-47 | Neon Revolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AK-47<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$57 \u2013 $95<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">StatTrak\u2122 Battle-Scarred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-29 from cache -->\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Combining five skins from this list is the <strong>cheapest way to craft a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CS2 knife<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>making them excellent choices for budget CS2 collectors.<\/p>\r\n<p>Let's now take an in-depth look at all the <strong>cheapest covert skins CSGO<\/strong> and CS2 have to offer. <strong>Keep in mind that the CS2 market is now in a serious state of flux, and the prices listed in the article are subject to change!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/awp-neo-noir?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWP | Neo-Noir<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/awp-neo-noir?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/6505e908-4952-4b9a-be09-a2642ce81798.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/neo-noir-family-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neo-Noir skins<\/a> are one of the most popular families in CS:GO and CS2. These awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/purple-color-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purple skins<\/a> feature a futuristic look, with an awesome graphic design, featuring a neo-noir trademark female cyberpunk fighter, perfect for anyone looking for some serious visual upgrade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-awp-skins-csgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best AWP skins<\/a> in the game, Neo-Noir is also relatively cheap, especially in the Battle-Scarred condition, which, while not as impressive visually, is still a great budget choice if you're looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Fever Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$32<\/strong> <strong>(Battle-Scarred)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a4-temukau?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A4 | Temukau<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a4-temukau?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/6af69d5a-5e0b-4d28-aa59-1988e8c60e9d.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-csgo-m4a4-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best M4A4 skins<\/a> added recently to the game, <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a4-temukau?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A4 Temukaku<\/a> is perfect for anyone looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-anime-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 anime skins<\/a> for their inventory. The skin features a highly detailed drawing of an anime girl, and while many players might consider it out of place in a military-based online shooter, <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a4-temukau?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A4 Temukaku<\/a> is an awesome choice if you really want to stand out in any CS2 match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most importantly, it's one of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> in the game, and can be yours for less than $40 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-battle-scarred-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Battle-Scarred<\/a> condition, making it a great choice for potential <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Revolution Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$37<\/strong> <strong>(Battle-Scarred)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">StatTrak\u2122 <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1s-player-two?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1\u2011S | Player Two<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1s-player-two?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/e5066cc9-9965-4c9f-8360-e78e309edc62.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just like with regular trade-ups, players can also trade-up StatTrak knives, which requires you to use five <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-csgo-stattrak-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StatTrak skins<\/a> in the process. To craft a StatTrak knife, you need five covert StatTrak skins, which can run you up some significant amount of money.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To craft a CS2 StatTrak knife, five <strong>cheap covert skins<\/strong> with StatTrak are the best choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1s-player-two?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1-S Player Two<\/a> is currently one of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> with StatTrak that you can get, making it a great choice for potential <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Prisma 2 Collection (Prisma 2 Case)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price:<strong> $51.29<\/strong> <strong>(Field-Tested)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/usps-printstream?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USP\u2011S | Printstream<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/usps-printstream?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/1b417b0b-8fe8-4e0b-ba6f-ece83ced0aca.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/printstream-family-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Printstream skin<\/a> on the list, the USP-S variant happens to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/the-best-usps-skins-csgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best USP-S skins<\/a> you can get in the game. While it happens to be one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-pistols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 pistol<\/a> skins in the game, it's also a great material for <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knife trade-ups<\/a>, as it's one of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> in the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While most players shoot for Factory-New variants or better, the Battle-Scarred version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/usps-printstream?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USP-S Printstream<\/a> is a great and cheap material for any potential <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/csgo-trade-up-contracts-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Recoil Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$27.83<\/strong> <strong>(Battle-Scarred)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/awp-wildfire?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWP | Wildfire<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/awp-wildfire?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/2be5882f-f53e-465f-bcd3-ef34dc5eef88.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wildfire is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/most-expensive-awp-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most expensive AWP skins<\/a> in the game in its Factory-New variant, but if you're searching for materials for potential <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knife trade-ups<\/a>, the Field-Tested variant is one of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> you can get in CS2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While it might be a shame to use such an awesome-looking skin in a trade-up, considering that you can get it under $50 and turn it into a much more <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/most-expensive-csgo-knife-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expensive CS2 knife<\/a>, AWP Wildfire is a great choice for that.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The CS20 Collection (CS20 Case)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$43.92 (Field-Tested)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-asiimov?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK\u201147 | Asiimov<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-asiimov?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/6e241dbe-fec0-42ba-9ad3-dd5bcb5043c3.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-asiimov?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\">AK-47 Asiimov<\/a> is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-ak-47-skins-in-csgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best AK-47 skins<\/a> in the game, and its classic futuristic design has been a trademark of rare CS:GO skins ever since it was released in the game. And while it might be a shame to use such a classic skin in a <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/csgo-trade-up-contracts-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 trade-up<\/a>, a Field-Tested version costs less than $30, meaning that it's a great budget choice if you want to craft a <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Factory-New variants of this skin are some of the most expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK-47 skins<\/a> in the game; the Field-Tested are relatively cheap, and make a great budget choice for traders and collectors alike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Danger Zone Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$29.77 (Field-Tested)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">StatTrak\u2122 <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/glock-bullet-queen?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glock\u201118 | Bullet Queen<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/glock-bullet-queen?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/a2895c4a-1496-4333-b408-ffe212fd2704.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/glock-bullet-queen?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glock-18 Bullet Queen<\/a> is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-glock-skins-in-csgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best Glock skins<\/a> in the game, which shouldn't be a surprise considering its awesome visuals. Popular among collectors who are searching for <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/yellow-color-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yellow skins<\/a>, Bullet Queen is one of the <strong>covert skins<\/strong> that shot up in price in the last couple of days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While at around $50 it's not the <strong>cheapest covert skin<\/strong> on this list, its price tag is still relatively low compared to others, making it a great material for potential <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Prisma 2 Collection (Prisma 2 Case)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$56.19 (Minimal Wear)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-aquamarine-revenge?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK\u201147 | Aquamarine Revenge<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-aquamarine-revenge?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/648d870b-03d8-4b01-a221-8cdb5b01a583.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-aquamarine-revenge?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aquamarine AK-47<\/a> used to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/most-expensive-cs2-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most expensive CS2 skins<\/a> in the game, but the Field-Tested variant can be yours for less than $40, and makes a great material for crafting <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knives<\/a>. While many players have purchased this <strong>covert skin<\/strong> for its visuals in the past, right now it's still relatively cheap as a material for <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At the moment, the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-aquamarine-revenge?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK-47 Aquamarine<\/a> skin still remains one of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> in the game. If you're looking for cheap CS2 knife trade-up materials, better get this one fast, before it sells out!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Falchion Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$34.43 (Field-Tested)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1-s-vaporwave?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1\u2011S | Vaporwave<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1-s-vaporwave?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/a020dd99-126b-42a7-a05d-42bcd97ffbf8.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the newer additions to the game, this awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1s-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1-S skin<\/a> references the Vaporwave culture of the 2010s and is one of the newest entries on this list. Despite the awesome looks, the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-battle-scarred-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Battle-Scarred<\/a> variant is one of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> in the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As one of the newest <strong>covert skins<\/strong> in the game, there are many copies of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/m4a1-s-vaporwave?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M4A1-S Vaporwave<\/a> available on the market. If you're looking to craft <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knives<\/a>, better get a copy of your own fast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Gallery Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price:<strong> $52.64 (Battle-Scarred)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">StatTrak\u2122 <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-neon-revolution?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK\u201147 | Neon Revolution<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-neon-revolution?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/00f7d61d-adbd-459c-ab39-eff16e7d4bf5.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Last but not least, we've got one of the best AK-47 skins in the game. The AK-47 Neon Revolution is a popular choice, though it has remained at a relatively acceptable price tag for a long time now. You can definitely expect it to significantly shoot up in price over the next couple of weeks, as traders and collectors alike are buying out the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you plan to craft a StatTrak knife, <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/ak47-neon-revolution?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AK-47 Neon Revolution<\/a> can be bought in the lower <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/csgo-skins-wear-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 float<\/a> versions at around $50. While it's difficult to predict if this price will continue to stay this low, it still remains a great input skin for StatTrak <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knife trade-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drops from: <strong>The Gamma 2 Collection<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Average price: <strong>$57.18 (Battle-Scarred)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Buy Cheapest Covert Skins?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to get your hands on some of the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> on the market, you should use a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/?r=blog&c=post-link-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 trading<\/a> site, like SkinsMonkey. The best trading site currently available on the market, SkinsMonkey offers you the best deals on any of the skins that you purchase, allowing you to quickly react to possible market fluctuations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While you can purchase skins on the Steam community market, it comes with many limitations, and you won't be able to get the best prices on the skins you trade. Valve takes a cut out of every transaction, and while it's not a lot of money, considering how expensive even the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> can get, this can amount to a couple of dollars on every transaction. This means that when you buy the <strong>cheapest covert skins <\/strong>in bulk on the Steam community market, you will end up significantly overpaying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In comparison, SkinsMonkey allows you to quickly buy out the cheapest covert skins in bulk, without overpaying on the Valve cut, making it the best way to quickly score the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> for your <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cs2-knife-crafting-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife trade-ups<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Covert skins<\/strong> are currently the most popular commodity on the CS2 market, and players are buying them out now in bulk, often driving up their prices significantly. If you want to craft a <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/trade\/knife-skins?r=blog&c=post-link-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 knife<\/a> skin of your own, now is the time to trade the <strong>cheapest covert skins<\/strong> in the game!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you enjoyed this article, make sure to check out the rest of our blog, where we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/free-csgo-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free CS2 skins<\/a> giveaways, as well as other guides and toplists, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-cs-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 investing guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/cheap-awp-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheapest AWP skins<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-desert-eagle-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Desert Eagle skins<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/how-to-make-money-on-csgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to make money on CS2?<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skinsmonkey.com\/blog\/best-sg-553-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best SG 553 skins<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1762474051348\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the covert rarity in CS2?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Covert, also referred to as red rarity, is one of the highest CS2 rarities you can open from weapon cases.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1762474086165\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why are covert skins so expensive?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Covert skins have low odds of dropping from CS2 weapon cases, and have only increased in price since they can now be used in CS2 knife trade-ups. This means that even the cheapest covert skins have risen over $100.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1762474106680\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I buy cheap covert skins?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you're looking to buy covert skins, your best choice is to use a dedicated CS2 trading site, like SkinsMonkey.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CS2 knife crafting update brought in a lot of new features to the game, allowing players to trade-up CS2 knife skins for the first time in the game&#8217;s history. While normally you need ten skins of the same rarity to trade-up, crafting CS2 knives requires you to use only five covert skins. 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