USP-S | Guardian

USP-S | Guardian is a CS2 pistol skin for the Counter-Terrorist USP-S, combining a cobalt-blue slide with dark gray furniture and a black suppressor. Its restrained design suits players who prefer clear color contrast over elaborate artwork. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested. Regular, StatTrak™, and Souvenir versions give buyers additional options.

Description

USP-S | Guardian is a CS2 skin for the Counter-Terrorist side's silenced USP-S pistol. It pairs cobalt blue with dark gray and black, concentrating the color on the slide rather than spreading a busy pattern across the weapon. A stenciled Counter-Terrorist emblem on the magazine connects the finish to the pistol's team identity. The underlying weapon has a detachable suppressor that reduces recoil and makes its shots quieter when fitted. This restrained look suits players building a blue-and-black loadout or seeking a pistol with small, understated markings. Regular, StatTrak, and Souvenir versions offer different collecting options within the same Guardian design. Buyers can compare exact float values alongside exterior labels when choosing between available copies. Sellers can likewise use matching versions and exteriors as reference points instead of treating every Guardian listing as interchangeable.

History and Origin

USP-S | Guardian was released in CS:GO on February 20, 2014. Its introduction accompanied the Operation Phoenix update and the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. Steam Workshop community designer J4CK created the finish. The skin belongs to The Phoenix Collection, which also supplies its eligible trade-up route. Opening its original case remains a way to obtain it today, separate from purchasing an existing pistol skin. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, ending new drops of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, so retirement did not remove the case-opening route. Direct marketplace purchases, player trades, and eligible Trade Up Contracts provide alternatives for obtaining the finish without opening that case.

Finish Style

Guardian uses a Custom Paint Job with a restrained arrangement of blue, dark gray, and black surfaces. The cobalt-blue slide supplies the main color, while dark panels break up that upper section. Black serrations at the rear introduce another contrasting detail within the slide. The lower frame and trigger guard are dark gray, keeping the brighter color concentrated above them. The textured grip continues the dark gray treatment, with a thin blue strip visible at the magazine base. A long black suppressor extends the weapon's silhouette and carries small white markings near its rear. The slide bears "USP TACTICAL" lettering, adding a technical detail without overwhelming the otherwise clean layout. The magazine also features a stenciled Counter-Terrorist logo, although it is not clearly visible from the pictured angle.

Float Value

The float value ranges from 0.00 to 0.38, covering Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested exteriors. Only these exterior tiers are available for this skin, so buyers should compare copies within that selection. StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions exist alongside regular copies; version identifies the item type, while float and exterior describe its cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

USP-S | Guardian has Restricted rarity and belongs to The Phoenix Collection. Its stated chance from the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case is 4.0%, so opening the case does not guarantee this finish. Professional players FalleN, tarik, and mixwell have owned the skin.

Why it’s Popular:

• Restrained cobalt-blue finish with dark gray contrast

• Counter-Terrorist magazine emblem complements the pistol's team identity

• Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested choices

• StatTrak and Souvenir versions expand collecting options

Price Range

The live USP-S | Guardian price range is $2.23 to $17.13. These bounds cover the whole skin rather than assigning a fixed price position to any particular exterior or version. Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested listings let buyers choose a condition before comparing individual float values. Check whether each listing is regular, StatTrak, or Souvenir, since version is separate from the exterior label. Compare the CS2 skin price across matching listings on Eneba Skins, then inspect the pictured item before deciding which copy 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. Open the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case

Open the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case for a chance to receive Guardian. The outcome is uncertain, so opening is not a direct purchase of this specific pistol finish. The case no longer drops, but existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract using 10 Mil-Spec Grade skins from The Phoenix Collection produces 1 Restricted skin from that collection. Guardian is a possible outcome rather than a guaranteed result. The result is random among the collection's Restricted skins, so a direct purchase avoids uncertainty about which finish is received.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The Steam Community Market provides a direct buying route for USP-S | Guardian without relying on a random case or contract result. Check the listing's exterior and version, then compare its price with other listings for the same item type.

5. Trade with Other Players

Guardian can also be acquired through a trade with another player. Before accepting, verify the exact skin, exterior, float value, and version, then compare the offered copy with equivalent listings rather than the skin's overall price range.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The Operation Phoenix Weapon Case no longer receives new drops, so openings draw from existing case supply, while Trade Up Contracts remain another source of Guardian copies. Professional ownership provides visibility, but it does not establish trading volume, consistent demand, or a rising price trend. Buyers and sellers should compare exterior, exact float, and regular, StatTrak, or Souvenir status before valuing a trade.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Original case no longer receives new drops

• Documented ownership by professional players

• Distinctive cobalt-blue Counter-Terrorist design

• StatTrak and Souvenir collecting options

The editorial investment rating for USP-S | Guardian is medium, balancing retired-case supply and professional ownership against limited evidence of sustained resale demand. Trade-up contracts remain another source of copies, and uncertainty about future buyer interest is the main risk. Its accessible price level supports considering it as a playable collectible rather than assuming a profitable resale.