CS2 Cases with Highest-Value Covert Skins
While knives grab the headlines, pulling a high-tier Covert skin like an AK-47 Wild Lotus or M4A4 Howl (historically) is incredibly rewarding. These cases boast the highest average value for their Covert drops.
Case Prices & Expected Return
In September 2026 this page lists 40 CS2 weapon cases. Prices and expected value come from the same TAKE.SKIN case database used by the ROI calculator. Opening is still negative-EV entertainment — use the numbers to compare cases, not to chase a profit.
The cheapest case here is Kilowatt Case at $0.13; the most expensive is CS:GO Weapon Case at $99.60. The highest modeled return is Prisma Case (48.6% ROI) , with an average ROI of 38.6% among priced cases. Almost every case costs more to open (case + key) than the expected value of its drops.
Check live EV on the ROI calculator, or open for free at official 2017 rates in the case simulator. Drop-tier probabilities are on CS2 case drop rates.
CS2 Cases with Best Covert (Red) Drops
Operation Bravo Case
Open cost $58.46 · EV $14.93 · Gold avg $294.37 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
Operation Hydra Case
Open cost $32.67 · EV $13.32 · Gold avg $842.04 · Top drop: ★ Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze
Glove Case
Open cost $15.06 · EV $6.28 · Gold avg $842.04 · Top drop: ★ Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze
CS:GO Weapon Case
Open cost $102.10 · EV $19.85 · Gold avg $273.01 · Top drop: ★ Karambit | Crimson Web
Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Open cost $10.07 · EV $3.64 · Gold avg $656.11 · Top drop: ★ Butterfly Knife
Chroma Case
Open cost $6.94 · EV $3.33 · Gold avg $502.50 · Top drop: ★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby
Winter Offensive Weapon Case
Open cost $11.55 · EV $4.91 · Gold avg $293.76 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
Chroma 3 Case
Open cost $5.60 · EV $2.69 · Gold avg $496.58 · Top drop: ★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby
Gamma Case
Open cost $5.54 · EV $2.59 · Gold avg $422.18 · Top drop: ★ M9 Bayonet | Gamma Doppler Emerald
Operation Broken Fang Case
Open cost $8.61 · EV $3.38 · Gold avg $170.24 · Top drop: ★ Sport Gloves | Nocts
Gamma 2 Case
Open cost $5.40 · EV $2.62 · Gold avg $422.18 · Top drop: ★ M9 Bayonet | Gamma Doppler Emerald
Operation Riptide Case
Open cost $11.84 · EV $3.73 · Gold avg $264.60 · Top drop: ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald
Huntsman Weapon Case
Open cost $11.39 · EV $3.80 · Gold avg $114.90 · Top drop: AK-47 | Vulcan
Chroma 2 Case
Open cost $6.22 · EV $2.92 · Gold avg $496.58 · Top drop: ★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby
Spectrum 2 Case
Open cost $5.27 · EV $2.30 · Gold avg $396.94 · Top drop: ★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler Black Pearl
eSports 2014 Summer Case
Open cost $14.00 · EV $5.64 · Gold avg $294.37 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
Open cost $6.32 · EV $2.52 · Gold avg $290.02 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
Open cost $8.95 · EV $3.66 · Gold avg $275.57 · Top drop: ★ Karambit | Crimson Web
Spectrum Case
Open cost $5.95 · EV $2.34 · Gold avg $396.94 · Top drop: ★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler Black Pearl
Operation Wildfire Case
Open cost $5.43 · EV $2.49 · Gold avg $100.03 · Top drop: ★ Bowie Knife | Crimson Web
CS:GO Weapon Case 3
Open cost $16.41 · EV $6.72 · Gold avg $285.73 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
Shadow Case
Open cost $4.24 · EV $1.89 · Gold avg $73.22 · Top drop: ★ Shadow Daggers | Crimson Web
Revolver Case
Open cost $5.34 · EV $2.11 · Gold avg $287.85 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
Shattered Web Case
Open cost $6.92 · EV $2.81 · Gold avg $113.87 · Top drop: ★ Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web
Dreams & Nightmares Case
Open cost $3.58 · EV $1.45 · Gold avg $264.60 · Top drop: ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald
eSports 2013 Winter Case
Open cost $16.24 · EV $5.33 · Gold avg $270.15 · Top drop: ★ Karambit | Crimson Web
Prisma Case
Open cost $3.71 · EV $1.80 · Gold avg $224.29 · Top drop: ★ Talon Knife | Doppler Ruby
Prisma 2 Case
Open cost $3.71 · EV $1.51 · Gold avg $224.29 · Top drop: ★ Talon Knife | Doppler Ruby
Horizon Case
Open cost $4.00 · EV $1.68 · Gold avg $155.33 · Top drop: ★ Talon Knife | Crimson Web
Danger Zone Case
Open cost $3.57 · EV $1.37 · Gold avg $155.33 · Top drop: ★ Talon Knife | Crimson Web
Fever Case
Open cost $3.08 · EV $1.19 · Gold avg $198.68 · Top drop: ★ Skeleton Knife | Doppler Sapphire
Gallery Case
Open cost $3.19 · EV $1.21 · Gold avg $73.97 · Top drop: ★ Kukri Knife | Crimson Web
Falchion Case
Open cost $4.23 · EV $1.67 · Gold avg $109.08 · Top drop: ★ Falchion Knife | Crimson Web
CS20 Case
Open cost $3.47 · EV $1.24 · Gold avg $120.26 · Top drop: ★ Classic Knife | Crimson Web
Snakebite Case
Open cost $2.91 · EV $1.27 · Gold avg $170.24 · Top drop: ★ Sport Gloves | Nocts
Recoil Case
Open cost $2.76 · EV $0.99 · Gold avg $170.24 · Top drop: ★ Sport Gloves | Nocts
Fracture Case
Open cost $2.95 · EV $0.87 · Gold avg $113.87 · Top drop: ★ Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web
Kilowatt Case
Open cost $2.63 · EV $0.73 · Gold avg $73.97 · Top drop: ★ Kukri Knife | Crimson Web
eSports 2013 Case
Open cost $46.74 · EV $12.31 · Gold avg $292.76 · Top drop: ★ Karambit
CS:GO Weapon Case 2
Open cost $24.14 · EV $5.38 · Gold avg $268.12 · Top drop: ★ Karambit | Crimson Web
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Covert skins?
Covert is the red, highest weapon tier in cases. This list ranks cases by the average value of their Covert drops so you know where the best reds live.
Q:How is this list ranked?
We rank by the value of each case's Covert pool. Use it to compare before opening if you're chasing a specific red.