Introduced to CS2 on January 8, 2015, the AK-47 | Cartel was launched with the "Full Spectrum" update as part of the Chroma Case. The design was contributed by community artist "Anders."
Origin
Players can acquire the AK-47 | Cartel by opening a Chroma Case container. Additionally, it belongs to the Chroma Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the AK-47 | Cartel enjoys a popularity of 99%, marking it as highly favored among players.
Rarity
The AK-47 | Cartel is categorized alongside 322 other Rifle skins. Classified as a Classified rarity skin, the Cartel has a low drop probability of approximately 3.2%.
Availability
The AK-47 | Cartel is fairly accessible, featuring a price range from $54.63 to $104.46.
Versions
Float values for the AK-47 | Cartel span from 0.00 to 0.75, allowing it to be available in every exterior condition. Each exterior variant also offers a StatTrak version of the Cartel.
Finish Style
Embellished with a "Patina" style, this AK-47 showcases the Cartel finish. A patina refers to a chemical process that creates a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal parts. Examples of real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-induced patinas. The color scheme consists of brown and gray. This skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 5 votes, the AK-47 | Cartel boasts an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Currently, it is also held by professional CS2 players niko, chrisj, and neo.