Introduced to CS2 on December 3, 2020, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past made its debut as part of the Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir Package, which coincided with the release of the "Operation Broken Fang" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past by opening one of the 8 containers that include this skin. The containers comprise the Stockholm 2021 Ancient Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package. This skin is also included in the Ancient Collection.
Popularity
The Tec-9 | Blast From the Past enjoys a popularity rate of 82%, placing it within the top 18% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 437 other Pistol skins, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past holds a Mil-Spec Grade rarity, categorizing it as a relatively common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
Currently, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past is quite budget-friendly, with a price range between $0.47 and $1.12.
Versions
The float value for the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past spans from 0.00 to 0.65, allowing the skin to be available across all exterior conditions. Each exterior version also has a corresponding Souvenir variant for the Blast From the Past.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Hydrographic" style, this Tec-9 features the Blast From the Past finish. The process involves submerging disassembled weapon parts in a floating hydrographic film within a water tank, leading to the film adhering to the primed parts and creating a patterned surface. The appearance of the Blast From the Past finish varies based on its pattern index. This skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 4 votes, the Tec-9 | Blast From the Past holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Additionally, it is currently owned by professional CS2 players frozen and mezii.