M249 | Emerald Poison Dart

M249 | Emerald Poison Dart is a CS2 Heavy weapon skin with a poison dart frog-inspired finish. Emerald and turquoise surfaces combine with dark spots and pale yellow stripes across the machinegun. The busy, organic look suits players building a green-themed loadout or choosing a colorful M249. Standard, StatTrak™, and Souvenir versions are supported, with exteriors ranging from Factory New to Well-Worn.

Description

M249 | Emerald Poison Dart brings a frog-inspired Spray-Paint finish to the M249 machinegun in CS2. The weapon trades a slower firing rate for accuracy and substantial ammunition capacity. Its open-area role gives players a reason to consider this finish when selecting a Heavy weapon skin. Emerald and turquoise coloring establishes the main palette, while pale yellow markings contrast with the dark underlying surfaces. The combination suits players who prefer organic patterns and strong color separation over a plain coating. Detailing extends beyond the receiver to the barrel, ammunition box, rear grip, and stock. Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir options let buyers choose the version that fits their collection. Before buying, compare the listing's exterior and float value with its item image to judge the particular copy rather than the finish name alone.

History and Origin

M249 | Emerald Poison Dart was released on March 15, 2017 alongside the Spectrum Case. Its introduction came through the Spectrum Case Skins update. Steam Workshop community designer PTP created the finish, giving it a documented community-design origin. The skin belongs to The Spectrum Collection, which also connects it to the trade-up route. Mil-Spec Grade skins from that collection can be used in contracts with a possible Restricted result. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, the Spectrum Case no longer drops, although existing cases can still be purchased and opened. Current acquisition also includes buying an existing skin on the Steam Community Market or arranging a player-to-player trade, separate from its original release.

Finish Style

The finish is classified as Spray-Paint, with a poison dart frog-inspired hydrographic defining its appearance. Emerald and turquoise green cover the receiver and forward body of the weapon. Irregular dark spots interrupt those green areas, with pale yellow markings adding contrast. The barrel is mostly dark, broken into sections by yellow and green bands. Below the receiver, the ammunition box has a green-and-black spotted lower area. Broad pale yellow stripes cross the ammunition box's dark upper section, giving it a different rhythm from the clustered spots. The rear grip and stock carry similar yellow striping over dark surfaces, with green patches close to the receiver. Together, the clustered spots and sweeping, uneven stripes create a busy organic pattern across the M249.

Float Value

The float value range for M249 | Emerald Poison Dart is 0.00 to 0.45. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, and Well-Worn, with no Battle-Scarred version. StatTrak and Souvenir versions are supported, but these version choices are separate from the skin's exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

M249 | Emerald Poison Dart has the Restricted rarity grade. Its stated drop chance from the Spectrum Case is 3.2%, so opening a case does not assure this particular result. Professional players mixwell, Zeus, and CRUC1AL have owned the skin, providing documented ownership without establishing broader market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Emerald and turquoise colors with pale yellow contrast

• Frog-inspired spots and sweeping stripes

• Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir choices

• Distinct detailing across the receiver, ammunition box, and stock

Price Range

The live M249 | Emerald Poison Dart price range is $1.07 to $20.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, not fixed prices for a named exterior or version. Exterior, exact float value, and standard, StatTrak, or Souvenir status are relevant when comparing individual listings. Its accessible price level makes it worth considering as a playing-loadout purchase, without assuming investment gains. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match the version and exterior, then examine the listed float and item image.

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 the Spectrum Case

Opening a Spectrum Case can produce M249 | Emerald Poison Dart. The skin's stated chance is 3.2%, so the result remains uncertain. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, although no new Spectrum Cases drop.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract using 10 Mil-Spec Grade skins from The Spectrum Collection produces 1 Restricted skin from that collection. Emerald Poison Dart is a possible outcome rather than a guaranteed result. Selection is random among the collection's Restricted skins.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The Steam Community Market provides a direct buying route for an existing copy rather than a random case outcome. Check the listing's exterior and version carefully, since the skin supports standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir options.

5. Trade with Other Players

A player-to-player trade provides another route to an existing copy through an agreed exchange. Before accepting, check that the item is M249 | Emerald Poison Dart and that its exterior, float value, and version match the agreement.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The Spectrum Case no longer receives new drops, but existing cases and trade-up contracts can still produce this skin. Professional ownership offers visibility, yet it does not establish broad buyer demand or predictable resale speed. Long-term price direction remains uncertain, so comparisons when buying, selling, or trading should keep the exterior and version consistent.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired Spectrum Case supply

• Accessible price level for a distinctive machinegun finish

• Owned by mixwell, Zeus, and CRUC1AL

• Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir options

The investment rating is medium, reflecting retired case supply, an accessible price level, and documented professional ownership. Those factors support considering the skin, not assuming that it will appreciate. The main risk is uncertain sustained demand while existing cases and trade-up contracts remain routes for additional copies.