Legendary Glock-18 Fade: The Most Coveted CS:GO Starting Pistol Skin
The Glock-18 | Fade is a highly sought-after pistol skin in CS:GO, featuring a striking fade pattern airbrushed over a chrome base coat. It was introduced on August 14th, 2013, as part of "The Arms Deal" update.
This Restricted-grade skin has a 15.98% drop rate and is available only in Factory New (0.00) and Minimal Wear (0.08) conditions. The skin cannot be obtained in StatTrak™ or Souvenir variants.
Current market prices range from $2,281.03 (Minimal Wear) to $2,605.84 (Factory New), making it a premium investment. With a 35% popularity score, it ranks among the top third of most desired CS:GO skins.
Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.71/5 star rating from 133 votes. The skin is particularly popular among professional players.
The Fade family includes other notable skins:
- MP7 Fade
- UMP-45 Fade
- AWP Fade
- Various knife variants (Kukri, Shadow Daggers, Navaja, Nomad, Gut, Skeleton)
Similar Glock-18 alternatives:
- Red Tire
- Death Rattle
- Sand Dune
- Night
- High Beam
- Groundwater
- Block-18
- Ramese's Reach
- Umbral Rabbit
The skin's unique fade pattern and limited wear range make it a valuable collector's item and in-game status symbol.