MP9Starlight Protector
Float Range
0.00→0.80
Market Position
SMG MarketMP9 | Starlight Protector recorded 9,242 sales in the past 7 days against a 41,290-per-week average over the last 30 days (210,588 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsThis finish also drops as a Souvenir item from souvenir packages. The prices below are for the standard version.
Also priced separately: StatTrak™ Starlight Protector · Souvenir Starlight Protector
Summary
Item Class
Containers
Collection
Float & Wear Range
MP9 | Starlight Protector has a float range of 0.00 to 0.80.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($89.88) trades at a 36% premium over Minimal Wear ($66.33) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Battle-Scarred from $60.19 on CSFloat.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Price History
Full Price History
MP9 | Starlight Protector Steam price and trading volume since Jan 2022 — 168 days tracked.
Full price & volume history via SteamWebAPI · Steam Community Market.
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
MP9 | Starlight Protector — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of MP9 | Starlight Protector. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $89.88 | Buff163 | $108.15 | 8 |
| Minimal Wear | $66.33 | DMarket | $76.15 | 8 |
| Field-Tested | $62.00 | CSFloat | $69.44 | 8 |
| Well-Worn | $61.00 | CSFloat | $67.54 | 7 |
| Battle-Scarred | $60.19 | CSFloat | $66.43 | 7 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists MP9 | Starlight Protectorhigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $145.63 | $89.88 (Buff163) | +62% |
| Minimal Wear | $108.24 | $66.33 (DMarket) | +63% |
| Field-Tested | $92.52 | $62.00 (CSFloat) | +49% |
| Well-Worn | $92.00 | $61.00 (CSFloat) | +51% |
| Battle-Scarred | $90.85 | $60.19 (CSFloat) | +51% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
StatTrak™ MP9 | Starlight Protector Prices
StatTrak™ versions track confirmed kills and typically cost more than standard versions.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | Premium vs Normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $88.11 | Buff163 | $102.04 | +-2% |
| Minimal Wear | $61.44 | DMarket | $70.37 | +-7% |
| Field-Tested | $54.29 | Buff163 | $62.58 | +-12% |
| Well-Worn | $54.73 | Buff163 | $64.90 | +-10% |
| Battle-Scarred | $53.92 | Buff163 | $62.62 | +-10% |
About MP9 | Starlight Protector
Manufactured in Switzerland, the cutting-edge MP9 SMG is an ergonomic polymer weapon favored by private security firms. This custom paint job features a unicorn with a rainbow mane atop a white base. It has been finished with gold accents. May the deity protect you, should the deity select you— Official in-game description
The MP9 | Starlight Protector is a Covert grade smg skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Dreams & Nightmares Collection. StatTrak versions are available, which track your kill count with this weapon. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($89.88) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($66.33) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($62.00) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($61.00) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($60.19) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for MP9 | Starlight Protector is 0.00 to 0.80. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.80 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The MP9 is a smg in CS2 that costs $1,250 in-game. It deals 26 base damage at 857 rounds per minute. Browse all MP9 skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is MP9 | Starlight Protector?
- The MP9 | Starlight Protector ranges from $60.19 to $89.88 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $89.88, Minimal Wear starts at $66.33, Field-Tested starts at $62.00, Well-Worn starts at $61.00, Battle-Scarred starts at $60.19.
- Is MP9 | Starlight Protector a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for MP9 | Starlight Protector: liquidity is high (93/100), so it resells quickly at market price; it recorded 176,959 sales in the last 30 days; at $60.19 it sits in the top 6% of smg skins by price; supply is plentiful with 713,788 active listings. Steady volume and healthy liquidity make it a reasonably safe buy at current prices.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy MP9 | Starlight Protector?
- The cheapest listing for MP9 | Starlight Protector (Factory New) is currently $89.88 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 8 marketplaces above.
- What float range does MP9 | Starlight Protector have?
- MP9 | Starlight Protector has a float range of 0.00 to 0.80. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.80 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for MP9 | Starlight Protector?
- Battle-Scarred is the cheapest wear for MP9 | Starlight Protector, starting at $60.19 on CSFloat. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Battle-Scarred ($60.19), Well-Worn ($61.00), Field-Tested ($62.00), Minimal Wear ($66.33), Factory New ($89.88).
- What collection is MP9 | Starlight Protector from?
- MP9 | Starlight Protector is from the The Dreams & Nightmares Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.