Glock-18 | Fade
Percentage & Price Guide
80% to 100% fade tiers explained, top pattern seeds, why it's the most expensive pistol in CS2, and how to check your fade percentage.
Glock-18 | Fade Price by Float ValueApproximate market prices by fade tier — updated April 2026
| Float Range | Condition | Avg Price | vs Average | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Max ★ | 100%+ fade | $3,000–3,500+ | Full purple, no yellow visible | Ultra Rare |
| Full Fade | 100% fade | $2,500–3,000 | Purple to tip of slide | Premium |
| Max Fade | 98% fade | $2,000–2,500 | Tiny yellow spot remaining | Recommended |
| High Fade | 95% fade | $1,700–2,000 | Small yellow area | Good Value |
| Standard Fade | 80–90% fade | $1,200–1,700 | Noticeable yellow/gold | Budget |
★ Absolute Max is the rarest fade tier — full purple with no yellow visible. Only FN and MW exist (max float 0.08). Prices are approximate and vary by exact fade % and market. Use our inspect tool to check the exact pattern seed of any Glock Fade.
What Determines Glock-18 Fade Value?
The Fade Percentage System: Why 100% Costs 3x More Than 80%
The Glock-18 Fadepricing system revolves entirely around fade percentage. Every Glock Fade has the same purple → pink → yellow → gold gradient, but the pattern seed determines how far the purple extends across the slide. At 80% fade, the front portion of the slide shows prominent yellow and gold tones ($1,200–1,500). At 100% fade, purple extends all the way to the tip with virtually no yellow visible ($2,500–3,000). The rarest tier — Absolute Max— pushes purple coverage to its mathematical maximum, commanding $3,000–3,500+. This creates a situation where two identical-looking skins at first glance can differ by over $2,000 based solely on pattern seed, making Glock Fade one of the most pattern-sensitive skins in CS2.
Top Pattern Seeds: Absolute Max and Full Fade
The CS2 community maintains detailed databases of Glock Fade pattern seeds and their corresponding fade percentages. Absolute Maxseeds are the rarest — only a handful of seeds out of 1,000 produce the maximum possible purple coverage. Full Fade (100%) seeds are slightly more common but still represent a small fraction of all possible patterns. When shopping for a Glock Fade, always verify the pattern seed against community tier lists before committing — the difference between a 95% and 100% fade can be $500–1,000, and it's nearly impossible to judge by screenshots alone. Use our inspect tool to check the exact pattern seed and float of any listing instantly.
Glock Fade vs Karambit Fade: Same Finish, Different Scale
Both Glock-18 Fade and Karambit Fade use the same gradient finish and the same fade percentage system, but they occupy very different market positions. Karambit Fade ($700–1,500 depending on fade %) comes from an active case (Chroma series) and has steady supply. Glock-18 Fade($1,200–3,500+ depending on fade %) comes from a discontinued collection with no case source, making its supply permanently capped. The Glock Fade is also the most expensive pistol skinin CS2, giving it a unique status among collectors. Both skins reward buyers who understand fade percentages and check pattern seeds before purchasing — the difference between standard and full fade is measured in hundreds or thousands of dollars for both.
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