The SG 553 is one of the two scoped rifles in the game, and is often referred to as the “COD Gun” or the “Krieg.” This weapon is a great choice for beginners who are still getting used to aiming, especially at long range.
If the SG 553 is one of your favorite weapons to use, we have a list of ten of the best cheap skins that are SG 553 skins in the game that fall under the $10 mark.
SG 553 | Cyrex
We think the best SG 553 skin is hands down the SG 553 | Cyrex. It is one of the most popular skins for this weapon thanks to its high-tech design.
- Rarity: Classified Grade
- Collection: The Falchion Collection
- Recommended Condition: Minimal Wear
- Price: $6.51
- Flavor Text: “Sebastien is coming for me Valeria… we don’t have much time – Chase Turner, Coalition Defector”
The Cyrex skin is a classic Counter-Strike skin, with the SG 553 | Cyrex being released in 2015 as a part of the Falchion Collection. Similar to other Cyrex skins, this SG 553 skin features a modern design with an eye-catching color scheme.
The SG 553 | Cyrex combines several futuristic elements, giving off a very clean, sci-fi aesthetic theme mainly consisting of black, white, and red accents combined throughout the skin. The Cyrex’s design is marked with clean and precise lines, giving off a polished look.
The SG 553 | Cyrex is a skin under the Classified category, so it doesn’t necessarily come as a cheap weapon. For under the $10 price tag, we can only afford it in Minimal Wear, as it will cost you $6.50. However if you have two extra dollars to spend, you can get the Cyrex in Factory New for $12.
SG 553 | Integrale
If you’re a big fan of racing and motorsports, the SG 553 | Integrale is the perfect skin for you.
- Rarity: Classified Grade
- Collection: The 2018 Inferno Collection
- Recommended Condition: Field-Tested
- Price: $7.63
- Flavor Text: “Accendete i motori!”
As we have briefly highlighted above, the SG 553 | Integrale is inspired by a racing theme and high-speed aesthetics. The entire skin’s concept is reminiscent of racing cars and other performance vehicles, featuring essences such as racing decals, sponsor logos, and more.
The skin itself is covered with a bright and bold color scheme, as the skin’s color palette is made up of red, white, and blue mixes with slight touches of black and teal to finish it off. This choice of colors creates a very sporty look, making the Integrale skin stand out in a regular CS2 match.
The SG 553 | Integrale is a part of the Inferno Collection, meaning it is a map-based collection. Skins from map-based collections are generally more expensive, so we can only get the SG 553 | Integrale in Field-Tested condition, and even that will cost $7.60. The Minimal Wear version is way too far off, as it sits at the $20 mark.
SG 553 | Pulse
Pink is the color for real men. If you want to showcase this belief, you can go for the SG 553 | Pulse skin.
- Rarity: Restricted Grade
- Collection: The Phoenix Collection
- Recommended Condition: Minimal Wear
- Price: $4.90
- Flavor Text: ‘Striking colors for a striking weapon”
The SG 553 | Pulse is an incredibly vibrant skin that stands out among others with its striking color scheme. This electrifying skin features a mix of neon pink and purples over a black base, which creates a popping contrast, especially in dark environments.
As for the Pulse’s design itself, the skin is decorated with shard-like patterns, which could resemble neon light beams that support the primary idea of the skin. Though there are a lot of bright colors on the skin, the design remains sleek and simple to balance the skin out.
Weirdly enough, the maximum condition of the SG 553 | Pulse is Minimal Wear, meaning Factory New doesn’t exist. So, we can get the SG 553 | Pulse in its best possible condition for less than $5. You also have the room to get the Pulse skin in StatTrak Factory New for less than $10!
SG 553 | Anodized Navy
We haven’t really covered a simple-looking skin for the minimalistic enjoyers out there, so we’ll include the SG 553 | Anodized Navy.
- Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade
- Collection: The Lake Collection
- Recommended Condition: Factory New
- Price: $0.54
- Flavor Text: –
The SG 553 | Anodized Navy is a relatively underrated skin, but a small group of audience loves it for its sleek and simple aesthetic. This straightforward look helps players adore its high-quality and polished appearance, though the skin is extremely cheap on the market.
As the name suggests, the SG 553 | Anodized Navy has been given an anodized effect over the navy blue color, allowing it to somewhat reflect light, which is perfect considering how lighting has been improved in Counter-Strike 2. Overall, the Anodized Navy gives off a very tactical and modern vibe.
Fortunately, the SG 553 | Anodized Navy is one of the cheapest skins in the list. Despite being a skin from a map-based collection, the Anodized Navy skin is extremely affordable, as you can already grab it in Factory New for around 50 cents. However, the Souvenir version of this skin is out of reach.
SG 553 | Darkwing
We think the SG 553 | Darkwing is a very underappreciated skin that deserves much more love than it’s getting.
- Rarity: Restricted Grade
- Collection: The Prisma 2 Collection
- Recommended Condition: Factory New
- Price: $1.62
- Flavor Text: “Eagle eyed and extremely lethal; you won’t find a more dangerous flightless bird”
The Darkwing skin is based on what seems to be the wings of a mystical or giant bird, as there are apparent feather details applied on the skin. This fiery skin boasts a very deep color scheme, using red and black to give off a flame-like design, as if the wings are on fire.
Though the skin doesn’t have too many intricate details, we still appreciate the careful linework and shading that was applied to the feather details, giving the wings a lot more depth and complexity.
If you’re a big fan of this skin like we are, we bring good news that the Darkwing skin is incredibly affordable and can fit a tight budget. You can already get this skin in Factory New condition for a little over $1.60, which is such a good bargain. This also leaves you room to get it in StatTrak condition as well, and even that will cost you less than $6.
SG 553 | Colony IV
Ants are genuinely annoying creatures, but the workshop artist of the SG 553 | Colony IV has somehow made the skin work.
- Rarity: Classified Grade
- Collection: The Shattered Web Collection
- Recommended Condition: Field-Tested
- Price: $6.95
- Flavor Text: “Become a part of their world”
As briefly hinted above, the SG 553 | Colony IV is a skin inspired by ants. The skin features visually striking colors, which include shades of yellow, orange, and red, creating a very intense appearance.
The main highlight of the skin is the giant ant which is clearly visible on the weapon. This massive red ant seems like it is on a tear, which is related to the “Colony” aspect of the skin, suggesting it is currently invading an area. Counter-Terrorist agents can be seen on the handle and magazine of the skin.
Since it is a Classified skin, the SG 553 | Colony IV is one of the most expensive skins on the list, and we can only get it in Field-Tested condition, and that will cost us close to $7. Unfortunately, the skin doesn’t look too appealing in this condition, which is why we’ve moved it down the list even though it is a great skin.
SG 553 | Dragon Tech
We think the SG 553 | Dragon Tech is a very underrated skin considering the price it is selling for. Check it out.
- Rarity: Restricted Grade
- Collection: The Recoil Collection
- Recommended Condition: Factory New
- Price: $1.40
- Flavor Text: “That’s not my dragon…”
As the name might suggest already, the SG 553 | Dragon Tech is inspired by a dragon, but there’s a twist to it. This mythical dragon has been merged with the concept of machinery and cutting-edge innovation, giving off a contradicting twist.
The mechanical dragon, being the main highlight of the skin, has been given high detailing with subtle elements and metallic textures that give additional meaning to the Dragon Tech skin. The color scheme features green and teal over a black base, creating a nice contrast.
If you’d like to try out this skin, we bring good news that it is incredibly affordable. You can already get the Factory New version of the skin for a dollar and a half, and you can also get it in StatTrak Factory New with no budgetary issues.
SG 553 | Cyberforce
If you’re really, really on a tight budget, we suggest getting the SG 553 | Cyberforce as it is the cheapest skin on the list.
- Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade
- Collection: The Revolution Collection
- Recommended Condition: Factory New
- Price: $0.23
- Flavor Text: “CYBERFORCE INC: We secure your future so you don’t have to!”
The Cyberforce skin gives off a cyberpunk and futuristic theme, as the skin is covered with all sorts of motifs and graphic elements that remind you of advanced technology and other digital means. This makes the Cyberforce a great skin for players who appreciate cyberpunk and modern visuals.
The skin also features an interesting color palette, using a black and gray base under primarily red and white accents. You will also notice a neon-colored triangle with an eye in the middle of the skin, which might resemble the Illuminati,
As mentioned earlier, the SG 553 | Cyberforce is the cheapest possible SG 553 skin you can get on this list. The Factory New version of this skin costs less than 25 cents, meaning you can sell a mere weapon case to afford this skin already. The StatTrak Factory New version also only costs a dollar, so there’s nothing stopping you from getting this skin if you like it.
SG 553 | Berry Gel Coat
The SG 553 | Berry Gel Coat is one of the newest SG 553 skins in the game, being released in the Graphic Design Collection in late 2024.
- Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade
- Collection: The Graphic Design Collection
- Recommended Condition: Factory New
- Price: $2.42
- Flavor Text: “Aww, look at the lil’ fella”
Unlike most of the skins on this list, the SG 553 | Berry Gel Coat actually has a very muted color palette, making it a more lowkey skin compared to others. It seems like the Berry Gel Coat has been painted in an olive background, giving it a more earthy appearance.
The rest of the skin follows a very minimalistic approach, as there are no complex patterns or line details. However, the main highlight of the skin is the little red smiley face placed on the very center of the SG 553. Look at how happy it is.
Since the skin is still new, the Berry Gel Coat might seem pretty expensive for a mere Mil-Spec skin, as a Factory New version costs $2.40, which is still way lower than our $10 budget. However, you can expect these prices to decrease in the future, and maybe by the time you’re reading this, you can already get it for less than a dollar.
SG 553 | Tiger Moth
To close off the list, we have the SG 553 | Tiger Moth, a skin that comes from the Revolver Collection.
- Rarity: Restricted Grade
- Collection: The Revolver Collection
- Recommended Condition: Factory New
- Price: $2.08
- Flavor Text: “Valeria is getting bolder… the time has come to take the fight to her – Felix Riley, Commanding Officer”
Right off the bat, the Tiger Moth is certainly an eye-catching skin thanks to its vibrant orange and black color scheme, which resembles a tiger, though it may already be obvious from its name. This orange color is very refreshing, as not many CS2 skins feature this color palette.
The skin itself is reminiscent of nature, specifically a mix of a tiger and a moth, which is definitely a confusing combination. The body of the gun features a tiger pattern, while the front portion of the gun is of completely different color and resembles a moth.
The Tiger Moth skin isn’t the most expensive skin on the list, as its Factory New selling price currently sits around the $2 mark. This price range also means you can easily afford the StatTrak version of the skin, which will cost you a little less than $5.