Float GuideUpdated April 20265 min read

Butterfly Knife | Doppler
Phases & Price Guide

All 7 Doppler phases explained — from standard Phase 1–4 to Ruby, Sapphire and Black Pearl, with prices and how to identify your phase.

Butterfly Knife | Doppler CS2 knife
Wear Range
FN Only
0.000 – 0.070
Avg Phase 2
~$700–900
Most popular
Ruby/Sapphire
4–6x base
Special phases
Pattern Impact
Extreme
Seed = phase
Market Prices
DMDMarketCheapest
Ask
$1,799.00
View on DMarket
WPWaxpeer
Ask
$2,314.14+28.6% vs fair
View on Waxpeer
SPSkinport
Ask
$5,063.87+181.5% vs fair
View on Skinport
WMWhite Market
Ask
$6,192.86+244.2% vs fair
View on White Market
Live price: $1,799.00 on DMarketUpdated hourly

Butterfly Knife | Doppler Price by Float ValueApproximate market prices — updated April 2026

Float RangeConditionAvg Pricevs AverageVerdict
Black Pearl ★Ultra rare dark phase$8,000–15,00010–15xUltra Rare
SapphireFull blue phase$3,500–6,0005–7xSpecial
RubyFull red phase$3,000–5,0004–6xSpecial
Phase 4Pink / Purple$900–1,100+20%Premium
Phase 2Blue / Purple mix$700–900BaseStandard
Phase 1Pink$650–800−10%Standard
Phase 3Blue$650–800−10%Standard

★ Black Pearl is the rarest phase — some have sold for $15,000+. Prices are approximate and vary by float and market. Use our inspect tool to identify the exact phase of any Doppler.

How Doppler Phases Determine Butterfly Knife Value

Butterfly Knife | Doppler is one of the most popular and collectible knives in CS2. The Doppler finish creates a galaxy-like pattern with different color phases depending on the pattern seed — and this phase determines price more than any other factor, creating price differences of up to 15x between the rarest and most common versions.

The Special Phases: Black Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby

The three special phases sit in an entirely different price bracket from standard phases. Black Pearl is the rarest, featuring a dark metallic appearance with subtle shifting color — some have sold for $10,000–15,000+. Sapphire produces a solid, vibrant blue blade that glows distinctively in-game ($3,500–6,000). Ruby gives a deep solid red finish ($3,000–5,000). Each of these phases occurs with specific pattern seeds that produce nearly 100% single-color coverage, making them immediately recognizable and highly coveted.

Standard Phases 1–4: The Majority of the Market

Standard phases (1–4) represent the vast majority of Doppler Butterfly Knives in circulation. Phase 2 (blue/purple mix) is generally the most popular standard phase and sets the baseline price at $700–900. Phase 4 (pink/purple) commands a modest 20% premium. Phase 1 (pink) and Phase 3 (blue) are the least popular standard phases and typically trade slightly below Phase 2.

Float Value: Secondary but Still Relevant

Since Butterfly Knife Doppler only exists in Factory New condition (0.00–0.07), float differences are constrained. However, lower float still produces cleaner, more vibrant colors — particularly noticeable on the special phases. A low float Black Pearl or Sapphire is the ultimate combination. Use our inspect tool to identify the exact phase from the pattern seed and see live market prices instantly.

Check Your Butterfly Knife | Doppler Real Value

Paste the inspect link and get exact float, pattern, sticker value and live prices from DMarket, Waxpeer, Skinport and White Market — in seconds.

Inspect Your Skin Free →

How to Check Your Butterfly Knife | Doppler Float Value

1

Find on Steam Market

Go to Steam Market → search Butterfly Knife | Doppler → open any listing you want to analyze.

2

Copy Inspect Link

Right-click the "Inspect in Game ▶" button → select Copy link address.

3

Get Full Analysis

Paste the link and get float rank, sticker value and live prices instantly.

skinsinspector.com/inspect →

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 distinct phases: Phase 1 (pink), Phase 2 (blue/purple mix), Phase 3 (blue), Phase 4 (pink/purple), Ruby (solid red), Sapphire (solid blue), and Black Pearl (dark metallic). The special phases — Ruby, Sapphire, and Black Pearl — are dramatically more valuable than the standard phases due to their rare solid-color coverage.
Ruby Butterfly Knife Doppler sells for $3,000–5,000 in Factory New — approximately 4–6x more than a standard Phase 2. The Ruby phase features near-complete red coverage on the blade, making it one of the most visually striking knives in CS2. Low float copies command a premium within the phase.
Paste the inspect link into our inspect tool — we identify the exact phase from the pattern seed automatically and display the current market prices from DMarket, Waxpeer and Skinport for direct comparison. Phase identification is instant and requires no manual lookup.
Black Pearl is the rarest phase, with some copies selling for $10,000–15,000+. It features a dark metallic appearance with subtle color shifts that make it unique among all Doppler phases. The combination of extreme rarity and distinctive appearance makes Black Pearl the most coveted Doppler variant by a significant margin.