Hydra Gloves | Mangrove

★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove is a CS2 glove skin with a fingerless design and muted olive, tan, and brown coloring. Brass-colored studs and a raised Operation Hydra emblem contrast with patterned mesh and smoother leather panels. The earthy palette suits players building understated or military-inspired loadouts. All exterior grades are available, but there are no StatTrak™ or Souvenir versions.

Description

★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove brings a textured, earthy finish to the fingerless Hydra Gloves model in CS2. Its construction combines leather, synthetic mesh, and brass, giving the design contrasting materials rather than a uniform painted surface. Olive green and tan areas establish the main palette, with brown reinforcement panels framing the patterned sections. The Operation Hydra emblem provides a clear focal point on the back of the glove. Metal studs add detail around that emblem and across the finger sections without changing the subdued color scheme. This look suits players who prefer muted equipment colors while still wanting visible hardware and texture. Buyers can choose among Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred copies. Comparing the exterior, exact float value, and listing image helps distinguish individual gloves before a purchase.

History and Origin

★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove was released on February 14, 2018. It arrived with the Clutch Case as part of the "Clutch Case Skins" update. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. The Revolution Case also contains these gloves, providing another acquisition route beyond their original case. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, ending new Clutch Case drops. Existing Clutch Cases can still be bought on the market and opened, so that historic route remains usable. As of October 9, 2026, the Revolution Case remains in the weekly drop pool through the Weekly Care Package. Today, players can also buy the gloves directly on marketplaces or obtain an existing copy through a player trade.

Finish Style

The Mangrove finish combines muted olive green, tan, and brown across its fingerless glove design. A mottled, mesh-like pattern covers much of the backs and finger sections, creating a textured appearance. Dark areas frame the finger openings and extend onto the palms, breaking up the lighter earthy colors. The cuffs and reinforcing panels use smoother brown surfaces that contrast with the patterned fabric. A raised brass-colored Operation Hydra emblem rests on a brown panel on the back of the foremost glove. Matching studs surround the emblem and continue across the finger sections, making the hardware part of the overall design. A larger round fastener sits on the cuff strap, adding another brass-colored detail away from the fingers. The palms are simpler than the backs, with broad stitched panels and visible creases instead of extensive studding. Together, the contrasting leather, mesh, and metal details give the finish a rugged character while keeping its palette restrained.

Float Value

★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove has a float range of 0.06 to 0.80. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, so no exterior grade is missing. Neither StatTrak nor Souvenir versions exist; exterior and float describe the condition of the standard gloves rather than a separate edition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove has Extraordinary rarity and belongs to a selection of 94 glove skins. Its chance of appearing from the Clutch Case is 0.011%, a figure specific to that case. Professional players boltz and Dima own the finish, providing documented ownership without establishing broader market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Muted colors suit earthy and understated loadouts

• Brass studs add contrast without a bright palette

• Raised Operation Hydra emblem gives the backs a focal point

• Every exterior grade offers another condition choice

Price Range

The live ★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove price range is $25.06 to $1,122.88. These bounds cover the whole skin, not fixed prices assigned to particular exteriors. Factory New occupies a higher price tier than the worn exteriors, making condition an important part of the comparison. Exact float value and the listing image provide additional details beyond the exterior label alone. When comparing CS2 skin listings to buy or sell, match the condition before deciding whether an asking price is competitive.

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. Open a Weapon Case

Mangrove can be obtained by opening either a Clutch Case or a Revolution Case, though neither opening guarantees this finish. The stated chance from the Clutch Case is 0.011%. Existing Clutch Cases remain available to buy and open despite retired drops, while Revolution Cases still enter through the Weekly Care Package.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Players can buy ★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove directly on the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case opening. Compare the exterior and available item details to identify the intended copy before purchasing. There are no StatTrak or Souvenir editions to distinguish, so attention can stay on condition and price.

4. Trade with Other Players

A player-to-player trade can exchange an existing Mangrove copy for other items through an agreement between players. Check the offered gloves' exterior and exact float before accepting, rather than relying on the finish name alone. Comparing current listings also helps assess the proposed exchange without treating every condition as equally priced.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Weekly Revolution Case availability leaves a continuing route for additional Mangrove gloves to enter the market. Retired Clutch Case drops therefore do not make this finish obtainable only from existing glove inventories. Professional ownership offers visibility, but sustained demand and a price trend remain uncertain; trades should be assessed using the specific exterior, float, and current asking prices.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Documented ownership by boltz and Dima

• Distinctive Operation Hydra emblem and brass hardware

• Exterior choices spanning different buying budgets

• Clutch Case supply is no longer replenished through drops

The editorial investment rating for ★ Hydra Gloves | Mangrove is medium. Professional ownership and distinct exterior price levels give it some collectible appeal, but they do not prove consistent resale demand. The main risk is ongoing Revolution Case availability, which keeps a route open for additional glove supply.