Sticker | Toxic Tentaskull

Toxic Tentaskull is a standalone CS2 sticker with a standard Paper finish from the Riptide Surf Shop Sticker Collection. Its circular badge pairs a purple skull and curling tentacles with a bright green background. The flat printed design suits players building colorful weapon crafts without reflective effects.

Description

Toxic Tentaskull is a Paper sticker featuring original artwork rather than a team logo or player signature. A purple skull sits among curling, octopus-like tentacles against a bright green background. Dark suction cups and outlines define the tentacles, while several arms extend beyond the badge's white and gray border. Its shading is printed into the design rather than produced by a reflective layer. The sticker can be applied to any weapon skin for a contrasting accent. Scraping gradually wears the artwork, and enough scraping permanently removes it from the weapon. It suits players who favor skull imagery, creature designs, and purple-and-green color combinations.

History and Origin

Toxic Tentaskull was released on September 21, 2021. It arrived with the Riptide Surf Shop Stickers in the "Operation Riptide" update. Its capsule was the Riptide Surf Shop Sticker Collection. Valve created the artwork rather than a community designer. The design entered the game as a standalone skull-and-tentacle badge, without a team or player association.

Rarity and Popularity

Toxic Tentaskull is High Grade, the most common tier on the sticker rarity ladder. Its drop chance from the Riptide Surf Shop Stickers is 2.24%, about 1 in 45 drops. The purple-and-green artwork gives craft builders a visual reason to choose it rather than seeking scarcity.

Why it’s Popular:

• Purple skull and bright green tentacles create a strong contrast

• Tentacles extend beyond the circular border for a less contained silhouette

• Affordable entry point for colorful weapon crafts

• Standalone artwork works without team or player allegiance

Film

The Paper finish presents the artwork as a flat printed design in game. It is the standard finish, so there is no added reflective or textured layer beyond the plain printed surface. On this badge, printed shading, dark outlines, and bright green accents provide the visual depth.

Price Range

The live range for Toxic Tentaskull is — to —. Prices vary between marketplaces and change over time. Its Paper finish, High Grade rarity, capsule odds, and demand for the artwork help shape its price. For applied examples, scraping affects the artwork's appearance, and the sticker cannot be sold separately from its weapon skin.

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 Riptide Surf Shop Sticker Collection

Opening the Riptide Surf Shop Sticker Collection gives a chance to obtain Toxic Tentaskull. The sticker's drop chance is 2.24%, about 1 in 45 drops, so an opening does not guarantee it.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Toxic Tentaskull can be purchased directly through a listing on the Steam Community Market. Buying the sticker outright avoids the random outcome of a capsule opening.

4. Trade with Other Players

Players can obtain Toxic Tentaskull by arranging a trade with another player who holds an unapplied copy. An applied sticker cannot be traded separately from the weapon skin carrying it.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Toxic Tentaskull is an inexpensive sticker with broad availability across several marketplaces. Its standard Paper finish and common High Grade tier make artwork appeal more relevant than scarcity for potential buyers. Applying it removes the option to sell it independently, which matters when choosing between crafting and holding an unapplied copy.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Distinct purple-and-green skull artwork

• Accessible cost for weapon customization

• Connection to the Operation Riptide release

Toxic Tentaskull is a medium-to-poor investment and trading option: its affordable artwork gives it a clearer use in crafts than scarcity-focused collecting. Wide availability, High Grade rarity, and the standard Paper finish limit its scarcity appeal and leave resale demand as the main risk.