M4A4 | Poseidon (Minimal Wear)

The M4A4 | Poseidon (Minimal Wear) is a Classified rifle skin themed around the Greek god of the sea, its blue body detailed with a trident, temple imagery, and a painted battle between Pisces and Poseidon. Minimal Wear keeps that artwork sharp while easing the price under Factory New, making it a favorite way into a prestigious finish.

Design

The look is unmistakably aquatic: sea-toned blue-and-white covers the rifle, a trident stands out against the body, temple detailing frames the scene, and a battle between Pisces and Poseidon plays out across the finish. Designed in-house by Valve, it favors marine motifs and a measured palette that feels more like a painting than a standard weapon wrap. A cryptic line rides along with it: "Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead."

M4A4 | Poseidon (Minimal Wear) Float and Wear

With the finish capped at 0.33, Minimal Wear is the grade just below the top. Any wear here is minor — a hint of softening at the sharpest edges — while the deep blue tones and the temple linework stay intact and easy to read. It is the value-conscious pick for buyers who want near-top condition on a coveted skin without paying the Factory New premium.

M4A4 | Poseidon Rarity

Rarity: Classified, the pink grade. It ranks second from the top of the standard weapon tiers, sitting directly beneath Covert, and on a finish this sought-after that uncommon grade only adds to the appeal.

M4A4 | Poseidon Case and Collection

This finish is part of The Gods and Monsters Collection, which arrived alongside Operation Bloodhound on May 26, 2015. No weapon case ever contained it — copies reach players through scarce drops and trade-up contracts instead of unboxing, and that limited pipeline is a big reason the skin holds such an elevated place in the M4A4 lineup.

M4A4 | Poseidon Patterns

Poseidon has no random pattern roll: the trident, the temple, and the Pisces scene are positioned identically on every unit, so there is no seed to hunt and no blue-gem tier list to study. What sets copies apart is simply float and exterior, nothing more.

StatTrak & Souvenir

A StatTrak edition was never made — that variant only comes from weapon cases, and this finish has never been part of one. A Souvenir edition is likewise absent, because Souvenir weapons are produced solely through Major-tournament souvenir packages, and Poseidon has never featured in a Major drop. Only the standard version trades.

M4A4 | Poseidon Price

Minimal Wear lands one rung under Factory New on the price ladder — a small step down in cost for a look that stays close to the top grade, which makes it the smart-value entry to a high-end, grail-tier M4A4 finish. It is available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

How much wear shows at Minimal Wear?

Very little. Because the finish tops out at 0.33, even Minimal Wear copies carry only faint softening on the most exposed edges, and the blue base and temple detail stay fully legible. For most eyes it looks nearly indistinguishable from Factory New in-game, which is what makes it such a popular grade.

Is Minimal Wear better value than Factory New?

For most buyers, yes. It sells for less than Factory New yet keeps almost the same visual quality thanks to the tight float cap, so the artwork still reads beautifully. Choose Factory New if you want the rarest, top-of-ladder condition; otherwise this grade delivers the prestige finish for less.

Does Poseidon come with a StatTrak counter?

No. StatTrak is seeded into cased skins, and this finish has never lived in a weapon case, so no counter version exists in any grade. Every Poseidon on the market is the standard edition, and its value rests on the artwork, its Classified rarity, and how limited the supply is.