The introduction of the P250 | Cartel to CS2 occurred on November 11, 2014. It was made available as part of the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case during the release of the "Operation Vanguard" update. Designer "Anders" from the community is credited with creating this skin.
Origin
Players can acquire the P250 | Cartel by opening an Operation Vanguard Weapon Case container. This skin is included in the Vanguard Collection as well.
Popularity
Currently, the P250 | Cartel enjoys a popularity rating of 92%.
Rarity
Among the collection of Pistol skins, the P250 | Cartel stands out as one of 437 variants. Classified in rarity, this skin boasts a very rare drop rate with an estimated chance of 3.2%.
Availability
The price range for the P250 | Cartel is between $8.22 and $15.36, making it a reasonably priced option.
Versions
Float values for the P250 | Cartel can range from 0.00 to 0.75, allowing the skin to come in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding StatTrak version available.
Finish Style
This variant of the P250 features a "Patina" finish style. A patina represents a chemical process generating a hardened, non-reactive layer over metal surfaces. Real-world examples of weapon patinas include cold bluing, case hardening, and acid-forced patinas. The color scheme utilized in this skin mixes black and gray tones, and it employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
With over 4 votes recorded, the P250 | Cartel has achieved an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Currently, the skin is held by professional CS2 players mixwell, neo, and hyper.