The Vanguard Collection
Operation Vanguard Weapon Case Released November 12, 2014 for CS:GO. Contains 14 skins — from “Mil-Spec” to “Covert”. Its case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, left the weekly drop pool in 2025: it no longer drops after matches, so the case and its skins are bought on the market or traded.
The flagships of the collection are AK-47 | Wasteland Rebel, P2000 | Fire Elemental, M4A4 | Griffin. Entry starts at $1.85, and a full set of every item runs about $603.44.
Key facts
- Drop status
- Out of the drop since 2025
- Released
- November 12, 2014 · CS:GO
- Rarities
- Covert ×2 · Classified ×3 · Restricted ×4 · Mil-Spec ×5
- StatTrak™
- 14 / 14
- Cheapest skin
- G3SG1 | Murky $1.85 · FN
- Most expensive skin
- AK-47 | Wasteland Rebel $329.58 · FN
Covert
2
Classified
3
Restricted
4
Mil-Spec
5
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FAQ
How many skins are in The Vanguard Collection?
The Vanguard Collection contains 14 skins, ranging from “Mil-Spec” to “Covert” rarity. The full list with prices is on this page.
When was The Vanguard Collection released?
The Vanguard Collection came out on November 12, 2014 for CS:GO.
Is The Vanguard Collection still in the CS2 drop pool?
Its case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, left the weekly drop pool in 2025: it no longer drops after matches, so the case and its skins are bought on the market or traded.
How do I get skins from The Vanguard Collection?
The skins drop from “Operation Vanguard Weapon Case” and trade freely on marketplaces and the Steam Market — buying a skin outright is usually cheaper than opening cases.
Do skins from The Vanguard Collection come in StatTrak™ or Souvenir?
14 skins have a StatTrak™ version. None has a Souvenir version.
What is the cheapest skin in The Vanguard Collection?
Right now the cheapest is G3SG1 | Murky (Factory New) at $1.85; prices refresh about once an hour.
What is the most expensive skin in The Vanguard Collection?
Right now the priciest is AK-47 | Wasteland Rebel — from $329.58. Next come P2000 | Fire Elemental, M4A4 | Griffin; prices refresh about once an hour.
How much does it cost to collect every skin in The Vanguard Collection?
A full set of 14 priced skins currently costs about $603.44; individual items go from $1.85 to $329.58 at the best market prices.