Glock-18 | Fade

The Glock-18 | Fade is a CS2 pistol skin with a reflective, multicolored slide and a dark frame. Gold and amber at the muzzle blend into purple and blue toward the rear. The uncluttered design suits players who want color without artwork or lettering. It comes in Factory New and Minimal Wear, with Souvenir versions but no StatTrak™ option.

Description

The Glock-18 | Fade is a Restricted CS2 skin for the Terrorist-side pistol, built around a bright metallic gradient. The weapon serves as a first-round pistol, with burst-fire capability and a role against unarmored opponents. Its Fade finish concentrates the color on the slide rather than covering the entire gun. Transparent paint over a chrome base gives that colored surface its reflective character. The dark frame provides contrast without competing with the gold, pink, purple and blue above it. This combination suits colorful loadouts while keeping the pistol's overall design uncluttered. Professional players NiKo, shox and karrigan own copies of the skin. Buyers can compare exact float values, exterior labels and Souvenir status when choosing a particular listing.

History and Origin

Glock-18 | Fade was released on August 14, 2013. It arrived through the Arms Deal update and belongs to The Assault Collection. Valve created the finish rather than a community designer. Its in-game flavor text presents the pistol as a conversation starter through Imogen, an arms dealer in training. That original collection identity remains relevant when checking its acquisition routes today. Existing copies can be purchased on the Steam Community Market or acquired through player-to-player trades. Trade Up Contracts provide another route using Mil-Spec Grade inputs from its collection. Those contracts select a Restricted result randomly, so obtaining this particular finish is not guaranteed.

Finish Style

Fade uses the Anodized Airbrushed finish style, layering transparent colors over a chrome base. Gold and amber cover the slide near the muzzle. Those warm shades transition through red and pink into purple and blue at the rear. Bright highlights along the upper edge and rear slide serrations emphasize the metallic surface. The muzzle face stays silver-gray, visually separating it from the colored sides. Below the slide, the frame, trigger guard, trigger and grip remain dark gray to black. Dense dotted texture covers the grip, with horizontal ridges along its front edge. There is no visible artwork or lettering, leaving the gradient as the design's central feature.

Float Value

The Glock-18 | Fade float value ranges from 0.00 to 0.08. Its only exteriors are Factory New and Minimal Wear. Souvenir versions exist, and version availability is separate from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

Glock-18 | Fade has Restricted rarity within The Assault Collection. Its stated collection acquisition chance is 0.32%, about 1 in 312, which is separate from the random selection used by Trade Up Contracts. Professional ownership includes NiKo, shox and karrigan, providing concrete examples of players who hold the skin.

Why it’s Popular:

• Reflective metallic gradient running from gold to blue

• Dark frame keeps attention on the colorful slide

• Clean design without visible artwork or lettering

• Factory New and Minimal Wear exterior options

• Souvenir versions offer another collecting option

Price Range

The live Glock-18 | Fade price range is $1,189.00 to $2,024.78. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed price for any particular exterior or version. Compare regular Factory New and Minimal Wear listings separately, checking the exact float rather than relying only on the exterior label. Souvenir Factory New listings add another version to consider alongside regular copies. Eneba Skins helps buyers compare CS2 skin listings, with condition and version kept clear before choosing where to buy.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract can exchange 10 Mil-Spec Grade skins from The Assault Collection for 1 Restricted skin from that collection. Glock-18 | Fade is a possible result, but selection is random among the collection's Restricted skins. This route offers a chance at the finish rather than a guaranteed acquisition.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Glock-18 | Fade can be purchased through an available Steam Community Market listing. Check the exterior, exact float and whether the copy is a Souvenir before buying. A direct purchase lets the buyer select an existing copy instead of accepting a random contract result.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trades offer another way to acquire Glock-18 | Fade by exchanging items with another owner. Check the offered copy's float, exterior and Souvenir status before agreeing to the exchange. Compare that specific version with relevant listings rather than treating every Fade copy as interchangeable.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Available market options include regular Factory New and Minimal Wear copies, alongside Souvenir Factory New listings. Professional ownership supports interest in the finish, but does not establish sustained demand or predictable resale prices. Before a buy, sell or trade decision, compare version and float carefully, since future supply and price direction remain uncertain.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Professional ownership by NiKo, shox and karrigan

• Valve-created finish from The Assault Collection

• Distinctive reflective gradient on the slide

• Souvenir availability alongside regular versions

The editorial investment rating is medium, reflecting professional ownership, its distinctive Valve design and available Souvenir versions. Its high price level warrants careful comparisons rather than an assumption that Restricted rarity will produce appreciation. The main risk is uncertain future supply and resale demand, which could make an expensive purchase difficult to justify as an investment.