Full CS2 Souvenir Skins Guide

The competitive side of Counter-Strike is global and ever-growing, with every Major tournament breaking the viewership records of a previous one. And if you’re an attentive player, you must have seen the Souvenir skins filled with golden stickers even if you’re not that much into skin trading. This unique category of skins is linked to global esports events. Currently, the Souvenir drops happen mostly during the “Majors”, but in the past these drops also occurred during some of the biggest events of the year like ESL One, Dreamhack, MLG Columbus in the CS:GO era. The Souvenir skins are synonymous with every Major, as during these events fans gather to have a chance to acquire exclusive skins for their inventories. This guide will explain the concept of Souvenir skins, covering all the basics as well as providing information about the most desirable Souvenir skins in Counter-Strike 2. 

What are Souvenir Skins in CS:GO and CS2?

Souvenir skins are weapon finishes that can be opened from Souvenir Packages, which are dropped only during Major tournaments sponsored by Valve. These packages consist of skins with pre-applied gold stickers commemorating the match like team logos or a player’s signature. Being dedicated to a particular match during a Major event, these skins are tied to live matches during which the skin was obtained. Also, for each map there’s a different collection of skins that can be opened from a Souvenir package. Souvenir packages can also be obtained by successfully predicting match outcomes which gives a player tokens that can be redeemed for Souvenir packages. It is also worth noting that Souvenir packages consist of collections from the active duty map pool.

What is So Special About Souvenir Skins in CS2?

There are several distinct features that separate Souvenir skins from the regular ones. The immediate difference is the presence of Golden stickers by default. The stickers can have the team logo, the map logo, or the signature of the MVP of the round. Some of the most iconic events or plays like the legendary “olofpass” moment pulled off by olofmeister are commemorated by the Souvenir skins dedicated to the best plays on the Main stage of the Counter-Strike Major events. In order to see what stickers are pre-applied to the skin you’re looking to buy, check the box below the skin description if you’re browsing on Steam market. If you’re using a third-party marketplace like Skin.Land, all you have to do is to open any Souvenir skin page and scroll below to see all available sticker combinations, which is pretty neat and convenient if you’re rooting for a specific team or a player.

Another distinct feature is a “Souvenir” quality designation, making them easily identifiable from the rest. The Souvenir skins are highlighted by yellow outline and font on Steam marketplace. Also, Souvenir skins cannot have the StatTrak kill counter, so if you’re hell-bent on having a StatTrak feature on your Souvenir skin, unfortunately, it’s not possible.

Why are Souvenir Skins Cheaper?

As you might already know, players can trade 10 skins of the same rarity to get one skin of the next highest rarity (aside from Covert and Gold items). With Souvenir skins, you cannot add them to a trade-up contract. The demand for a regular non-Souvenir may be higher due to the possibility of getting a skin of higher tier quality, hence the price change. The Souvenir skin lacks in terms of tradeability which leads to a lower price in some cases. Usually, this concerns Souvenir skins of lower quality and rarity.

Best CS2 Souvenir Skins

Here's a look at some of the best cheap and expensive skins you can currently get in Counter-Strike 2.

Best Cheap CS2 Souvenir Skins

Players that want to have a stylish Souvenir skin or two in their inventories don’t have to spend a fortune as there are plenty of excellent and affordable Souvenir skins available:

• Souvenir AUG | Sand Storm 
  Starting from: $2.50
  The Sand Storm is an affordable Souvenir skin for AUG that boasts a beautiful desert storm with red elements on the upper receiver.
  
  

• Souvenir USP-S | Purple DDPAT
  Starting from: $1.80
  One of the most affordable Souvenir skins that cover entirely into a bright purple color scheme. This particular USP features a purple variation of multi-scale camouflage.
  
  

• Souvenir AWP | Black Nile
  Starting from: $6.60
  It may be pretty surprising to see the AWP Souvenir skin in this price range, but the Black Nile is a great no-compromise option with unique wavy design.
  
  

• Souvenir AK-47 | Green Laminate
  Starting from: $14.70
  One of the best purchases in this price category is the Green Laminate AK-47, a skin that looks phenomenal paired with a couple of golden stickers. The design is minimalist with a sprinkle of green swamp ash woodwork.
  
  

• Souvenir MAC-10 | Case Hardened
  Starting from: $7
  Rejoice, a Case-Hardened skin can also be affordable. One of the most popular color schemes is available in Souvenir finish for the MAC-10, and it starts from $7 and higher depending on the pattern and the amount of blue color present on the playside.
  
  

• Souvenir Nova | Green Apple
  Starting from $5.47
  A vibrant lime-green with dark grey barrel looks great with a couple of golden stickers. If you’re in the mood for something “greener”, then the Nova Toy Soldier may be the vibe for the same price. 

Most Expensive Souvenir Skins

On the other side of the price spectrum, there are a few Souvenir skins that ooze opulence and panache: 

• Souvenir AWP | Dragon Lore
  Starting from: $38000
  The one single most well-known skin also has its Souvenir counterpart, which costs even more. The legendary Celtic skin has a yellow-red color scheme that is greatly complimented by a few golden stickers. This skin is pretty elusive and transactions related to Dragon Lore are quite rare, considering the gigantic price tag.
  
  

• Souvenir AK-47 | Gold Arabesque
  Factory New: $5800
  A stunningly rich-looking skin, the Gold Arabesque screams poshness and money. The Souvenir Factory New version adorned with golden stickers costs around 6k making it one of the most expensive purchases you can make in Counter-Strike 2.
  
  

• Souvenir M4A1-S | Welcome to the Jungle
  Factory New: $8900
  This skin stood the test of time and became one of the most exclusive skins that constantly becomes more expensive. The vibrant and nature-inspired design is rich with red, pink and orange tones that make this skin instantly recognizable. While the non-Souvenir version of this skin costs a little less than $4000, prepare to pay double for the limited version with golden stickers.
  
  

• Souvenir AWP | Desert Hydra
  Factory New: $3900
  You might’ve expected another AWP skin in this list, and the Desert Hydra is definitely one of the most exclusive weapon finishes that you can get in the Souvenir version. The bright orange finish is complimented by golden serpents and ivory scope and barrel with lots of small oriental details. 

• Souvenir M4A1-S | Imminent Danger
  Factory New: $4900
  The Imminent Danger M4A1-S is a wild colorful skin that is heavily inspired by the street culture and implementation of warning signs as a pop-art. While even the non-Souvenir version is extremely expensive, the Souvenir version takes the cake in terms of pricing and elusiveness.
  
  

How to Get Souvenir Skins?

There are two primary ways to obtain Souvenir skins in CS2:

1. Opening Souvenir Packages
   During CS2 Majors, you can acquire Souvenir Packages in a few ways. Once you get a Viewer Pass and earn some Souvenir Tokens, you can redeem a package from a specific match and then open a Souvenir Package and receive a random Souvenir skin from that map’s collection.
   
   

2. Purchasing from the Market
   The most straightforward and simple way to get the exact Souvenir skin you want without risking opening something you don’t want is to purchase the skin from a reliable and trusted marketplace. If you want a particular Souvenir skin, just head over to Skin.Land where you can filter the skins by adding a “Souvenir” option in the Extra tab.
   You can also buy Souvenir Packages directly from Skin.Land if you’re looking for a specific collection.
   

FAQ

Here are some quick answers to questions we’ve received about Souvenir skins:

Can you trade up Souvenir skins?

Unfortunately, not. Souvenir skins can be bought and sold directly from Steam or via third-party marketplaces like Skin.Land, but they cannot be used for Trade Up Contracts. 

Can you equip Souvenir skins in CSGO?

Yes, these skins don’t have any different in-game mechanics and are fully compatible with any CS2 game mode. 

Are Souvenir skin drop rates different from regular?

The odds of obtaining a high-value skin from a Souvenir package are significantly lower. The odds with Souvenir skins are approximately 80% for Consumer grade, 16% for Industrial, 3.2% for Mil-Spec, 0.64% for Restricted, 0.12% for Classified, and a mere 0.026% for Covert skins.

Do all Souvenir CS:GO skins have stickers?

Yes, that’s the feature that defines Souvenir skins, meaning that they come with pre-applied golden stickers. However, if you don’t like them, it’s easy to scrape them off.  

Can you put on or remove stickers from Souvenir skins?

You can remove default pre-applied stickers but you cannot apply new ones. Read more about how to remove stickers in our detailed guide.

Can Souvenir skins be StatTrak™?

No, Souvenir skins cannot have the StatTrak feature. 

Are Souvenir skins worth it?

Depending on your goals. If you’re a collector who wants to commemorate some special event, then yes. If you don’t care that much about the esports scene and prefer cleaner skins with no stickers, then you can just stick to regular skins.