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May 13, 2025

The Best CS2 M4A1-S Fade Patterns | Complete Guide

Corey Sims

The best CS2 M4A1-S Fade patterns are the skins with a high percentage of fade, which features an outstanding presence of purple on the surface, with yellow and pink blending perfectly. Therefore, the best patterns are in the range of 100% to 95% fade, often selling at a substantial overprice in comparison to regular M4A1-S | Fade skins.

The absolute best M4A1-S | Fade patterns are the following:

#374: 100% fade
#279: 99.9616% fade
#80: 99.9448% fade
#441: 99.8921% fade
#666: 99.8787% fade
#786: 99.8620% fade
#73: 99.8067% fade
#382: 99.8014% fade
#555: 99.6919% fade
#783: 99.6652% fade
#336: 99.6049% fade
#307: 99.5624% fade
#449: 99.5353% fade

To discover more about the M4A1-S | Fade and its most sought-after fade patterns, keep reading. Below, you’ll find the complete list of patterns with fade percentages ranging from 100% to 95%, considered the best and most valuable.

List & Ranking of the Best CS2 M4A1-S Fade Patterns

Here you have the full list and ranking of the fade patterns for the M4A1-S in CS2. We have divided it in different tiers according to their fade percentage, here you have the full list, so you can learn more about one of the most beautiful patterns for the M4A1-S weapon.

Full Fade or 100% Fade

There is only one M4A1-S | Fade pattern in this category, and it is the #374. It features an outstanding 100% fade percentage, when it also receives the name of Full Fade, making it the rarest, most exotic and the most expensive M4A1-S | Fade skin in existence. Back in 2024, a M4A1-S | Fade skin with the pattern #374 was sold for $2,000, making it the most expensive ever sold.

99% Fade

Next we find the patterns with a fade percentage in the range of 99 to 99.96%, where we have the following seeds:

#279: 99.9616%
#80: 99.9448%
#441: 99.8921%
#666: 99.8787%
#786: 99.8620%
#73: 99.8067%
#382: 99.8014%
#555: 99.6919%
#783: 99.6652%
#336: 99.6049%
#307: 99.5624%
#449: 99.5353%
#463: 99.4684%
#576: 99.4550%
#57: 99.4317%
#895: 99.4251%
#156: 99.4242%
#110: 99.3996%
#957: 99.3798%
#785: 99.3671%
#613: 99.3543%
#467: 99.3384%
#565: 99.2225%
#292: 99.1666%
#360: 99.1619%
#926: 99.1610%
#245: 99.1580%
#352: 99.1204%
#140: 99.0749%
#112: 99.0637%
#518: 99.0321%
#478: 99.0308%

After the pattern #374, these are the most valuable since they have an outstanding presence of purple, which is the most valuable color.This superb combination of colors covers all the surface of the weapon, except for the switches, grip and buttstock.

98% Fade

Here you have the full list of M4A1-S | Fade patterns with a fade percentage in the range of 98% to 98.99%:

#304: 98.9948%
#148: 98.9940%
#317: 98.9657%
#770: 98.9598%
#652: 98.9562%
#353: 98.9508%
#172: 98.9470%
#564: 98.9206%
#209: 98.8962%
#584: 98.8914%
#915: 98.8901%
#959: 98.8866%
#946: 98.8535%
#210: 98.8463%
#312: 98.8284%
#870: 98.8158%
#331: 98.8026%
#236: 98.7969%
#715: 98.7613%
#731: 98.7400%
#575: 98.7393%
#419: 98.7386%
#263: 98.7379%
#107: 98.7372%
#432: 98.7218%
#425: 98.7020%
#511: 98.6942%
#849: 98.6891%
#759: 98.6889%
#251: 98.6636%
#831: 98.6355%
#125: 98.5577%
#550: 98.5414%
#972: 98.5123%
#692: 98.4965%
#603: 98.4877%
#846: 98.4839%
#690: 98.4832%
#534: 98.4825%
#429: 98.4802%
#278: 98.4747%
#410: 98.4038%
#362: 98.3321%
#447: 98.2865%
#94: 98.2566%
#547: 98.2371%
#468: 98.2326%
#961: 98.2277%
#368: 98.2140%
#86: 98.1978%
#795: 98.1857%
#108: 98.1843%
#345: 98.1761%
#391: 98.1672%
#535: 98.1561%
#962: 98.1278%
#275: 98.1264%
#897: 98.1236%
#648: 98.1141%
#411: 98.1034%
#702: 98.0981%
#474: 98.0743%
#582: 98.0617%
#393: 98.0515%
#436: 98.0156%
#807: 98.0118%
#670: 98.0006%

If you have a M4A1-S | Fade with any of these patterns, then you have in your hands one of the most valuable items, which you can easily sell for a nice premium.

97% Fade

Here you have the list of all the M4A1-S | Fade patterns with a fade percentage from 97% to 97.97%:

#3: 97.9763%
#100: 97.9712%
#952: 97.9274%
#344: 97.9176%
#451: 97.9136%
#164: 97.9047%
#674: 97.8842%
#493: 97.8341%
#232: 97.8267%
#280: 97.8144%
#610: 97.7950%
#867: 97.7480%
#103: 97.7127%
#88: 97.7099%
#954: 97.6920%
#319: 97.6886%
#91: 97.6821%
#756: 97.6811%
#836: 97.6706%
#383: 97.6435%
#624: 97.6367%
#508: 97.6283%
#124: 97.6132%
#460: 97.5615%
#922: 97.5272%
#819: 97.4862%
#446: 97.4781%
#936: 97.4684%
#99: 97.4595%
#35: 97.4405%
#735: 97.4338%
#126: 97.4316%
#620: 97.4299%
#829: 97.4228%
#538: 97.4060%
#602: 97.3823%
#113: 97.3424%
#872: 97.3334%
#177: 97.3086%
#563: 97.2774%
#168: 97.1848%
#14: 97.1559%
#131: 97.1463%
#644: 97.1278%
#757: 97.1234%
#116: 97.1090%
#186: 97.0746%
#41: 97.0400%
#64: 97.0332%

A skin with any of these fade patterns is pretty valuable and you can expect to sell it (or buy it) for a high overprice.

96% Fade

Here you have the full list of the M4A1-S | Fade patterns with a 96% fade percentage:

#577: 96.9642%

#12: 96.9574%

#987: 96.9102%

#241: 96.8169%

#365: 96.8120%

#740: 96.8072%

#311: 96.7795%

#350: 96.7741%

#581: 96.7579%

#216: 96.7456%

#207: 96.7435%

#830: 96.7363%

#198: 96.7314%

#396: 96.6685%

#357: 96.6459%

#641: 96.5862%

#196: 96.5615%

#247: 96.5342%

#435: 96.4845%

#481: 96.4734%

#197: 96.4442%

#886: 96.4282%

#346: 96.4134%

#860: 96.4059%

#626: 96.3976%

#366: 96.3670%

#36: 96.3449%

#790: 96.2946%

#654: 96.2233%

#923: 96.2110%

#356: 96.2023%

#204: 96.1970%

#89: 96.1930%

#17: 96.1540%

#347: 96.1354%

#700: 96.1074%

#675: 96.0766%

#22: 96.0724%

#229: 96.0596%

#128: 96.0484%

#615: 96.0284%

#202: 96.0009%

95% Fade

Finally, since we’re focusing on the best possible patterns for the M4A1-S | Fade, this list is limited to seeds with fade percentages between 100% and 95%, ending with those in the range of 95% to 95.97%:

#266: 95.9715%
#545: 95.7760%
#919: 95.7413%
#122: 95.7410%
#995: 95.7018%
#324: 95.6914%
#699: 95.6866%
#573: 95.6597%
#769: 95.5922%
#986: 95.5885%
#268: 95.5866%
#744: 95.5245%
#137: 95.4577%
#448: 95.4195%
#403: 95.3864%
#109: 95.3824%
#194: 95.3507%
#958: 95.3343%
#487: 95.3254%
#237: 95.3178%
#475: 95.2932%
#165: 95.2686%
#302: 95.2062%
#19: 95.1983%
#509: 95.1887%
#800: 95.1837%
#142: 95.1575%
#66: 95.0978%
#628: 95.0940%
#58: 95.0737%
#706: 95.0642%
#864: 95.0487%
#601: 95.0229%
#694: 95.0106%
#59: 95.0073%

An Analysis of the M4A1-S Fade Pattern in CS2

In order to understand what makes the M4A1-S Fade Pattern special, it is important to break it down into different parts. Here you will find all the details about one of the most exotic and valuable patterns in the game nowadays.

The Colors that Compose the M4A1-S Fade Pattern

The fade pattern is composed by the following colors:

Purple
Pink
Yellow

This combination of colors cover almost all the surface of the weapon, except for the switches, grip and buttstock, which makes the gradient blend stand out more, since these exempt parts of the weapon remain black, creating a sharp contrast, especially if there’s a higher percentage of purple present.

Now, there are colors that are more valuable than others. The higher percentage of purple is correlated to higher prices, while a high percentage of the other colors drive down the price of the skin. We are going to talk more in detail about the fade percentage in the next section, so you can understand the role of the fade percentage in the rarity and price of the M4A1-S | Fade skin.

The Fade Percentage

The fade percentage determines the value of the M4A1-S | Fade skin, and the closer it is to 100%, the better. A high fade percentage increases massively the percentage of purple present on the surface, which is the most valuable color of the fade pattern.

The lower the fade percentage, the more pink and yellow are going to cover the surface, and this is far from ideal. In short, the more purple a M4A1-S | Fade skin has, the better, as it is the most desirable trait.

Therefore, the quality of the gradient blend plays a fundamental role in the value of the skin, and it is important to grasp this concept so you recognize an excellent purchase opportunity in the market.

The Wear Quality or Float Value

It is also important to mention that it is only possible to get a M4A1-S | Fade within the following float values: 0.00 to 0.08. Therefore, it is only possible to find this skin as Factory New (FN) or Minimal Wear (MW). Ironically, the MW version is rarer than the FN one, because the range of float values is quite short: 0.07 to 0.08. This can affect the price of the skin and make it more valuable due to its extreme rarity.

Therefore, if you have heard about a Battle-Scarred, Field-Tested or Well-Worn, M4A1-S | Fade, be aware that they do not exist, you can only get this skin in FN or MW condition. Being aware of this fact can protect you against possible scams.

Why Are M4A1-S Fade Patterns Expensive and Rare?

In order to understand why these skins are considered as rare, and hence expensive in comparison to other M4A1-S skins, it’s key to break it down into three points, which we are going to cover in this section.

1. The odds of dropping a M4A1-S with a Fade pattern are very slim

The odds of dropping a M4A1-S with a Fade pattern by opening The Sport & Field Collection are very slim. Let’s consider the following:

The only way to get this skin is by opening The Sport & Field Collection, which is a container instead of a conventional CS:GO case, which means the odds are different. There are no CS:GO cases containing this skin, making it much harder to obtain, especially since you cannot take advantage of features such as the Prime Status to get free drops and a shot at unboxing the M4A1-S | Fade skin#
M4A1-S Fade is rated as Covert Rarity, which has a drop chance of 0.128%, which means it takes approximately 781 openings to drop a Covert-rated skin. If we compare the odds of regular CS:GO cases for Covert-rated skins, where you can expect to get one every 312 openings, you are fighting an up-hill battle with the odds against you
A M4A1-S | Fade can only be dropped within the float range of 0.00 to 0.08, which makes it even harder to obtain from opening the unique container which drops this skin

Therefore, the chances of dropping a M4A1-S | Fade from opening containers are 0.0256%, 1 in 9,766, which is a lot of money you are going to have to invest into opening The Sports & Field Collection.

And if we are talking about dropping a skin with a premium pattern such as the #374, the odds get even slimmer. So to speak, it is more likely you hit the jackpot of your favorite CS:GO slots game than it is to drop such a premium M4A1-S skin from opening containers,, and hence, it is one of the reasons that make this weapon so expensive and rare.

Just for the records, there are less than 1,000 M4A1-S | Fade skins in existence as of now.

Therefore, if you own a M4A1-S with a fade percentage higher than 95%, we invite you to explore our recommended trading sites and marketplaces, as you can sell your skin at a proper price.

2. M4A1-S patterns are beautiful and collection worthy

The higher the fade percentage, the more beautiful they are, and hence, they become authentic collection items for certain players and traders from around the world, many of whom are ready to pay top dollar for the best examples.

There is no rocket science here: a M4A1-S with a high fade percentage, ideally over 95%, looks stunning, especially if you also use a proper pair of CS:GO gloves that complement it such as the Specialist Gloves | Fade (FN or MW). This is why the best patterns also have the highest price tags.

3. The scarce number of listings selling M4A1-S Fade skins

Getting a M4A1-S | Fade, even with low fade percentage such as 80% (#739, #26 or #78), is hard, and hence the number of listings selling M4A1-S with fade patterns is low, be it on the Steam Marketplace or at third-party trading sites such as TradeIt.gg, SkinPort or SkinBaron.

Just like in the broader economy, CS:GO skins and items follow the same rule: when supply is low and demand is high, prices go up. And this is exactly what’s happening with M4A1-S | Fade skins, especially those with a fade percentage in the range of 97% to 100%, are extremely rare to find, even if you have the money right to buy them.

To fully understand how scarce and rare this skin is, there are less than 1,000 M4A1-S | Fade skins in the game, making the most valuable patterns, those with a fade percentage in the range of 95% to 100%, even rarer, and hence, more expensive, as it is the case for the #374, which was sold for $2,000.

Based on this, the number of available listings is quite small, hence why some collectionists might have to use the services of brokers to obtain this rare item.

Price Differences between M4A1-S Fade Patterns

The difference between a 100-99% fade pattern and a 80% fade pattern is abysmal. While premium patterns such as the #374 and #279 can sell for a hefty overprice such as $1,800 to $2,000, the most common seeds, sell closer to market value, which ranges from $400 to $500. Here you have concrete examples, to understand how the price differences come into effect based on the fade percentage.

M4A1-S | Fade #374 (100% Fade)

The only seed in existence featuring a 100% fade percentage is the #374, and hence it is the most expensive. Based on the history of CS:GO marketplaces and trading sites, the most expensive M4A1-S | Fade #374 was sold for $2,000, with a float value of 0.02. Therefore, once you compare this price tag against the most common seeds, you are going to see a big difference.

Similarly priced seeds include the ones in the 99.7% to 99.96% range, such as the #279, #80, #441 and #666. However, they sell on average from $1,500 to $1,800.

M4A1-S | Fade #518 (99% Fade)

The pattern #518 is an excellent pick for this example because, even though it features practically the same percentage of the absolute best seeds, its price is significantly lower just because it doesn’t give traders or collectionists the “bragging rights” of having the best possible fade percentage.

A M4A1-S | Fade skin with this pattern can sell for $1,000 to $1,400 on average. Similarly priced seeds include #478, #304, #148, #317 and #770.

M4A1-S | Fade #985 (90% Fade)

If you are lucky enough to drop a M4A1-S | Fade with a high-fade percentage such as the #985, then you have to know it is valued at $450 to $550, thanks to the higher percentage of purple present on the surface. Although it is not as beautiful as the 97%, 98%, 99% or the almighty 100% fade percentage seeds, it’s a still an excellent choice, especially if you want a more “premium” M4A1-S | Fade without spending a small fortune on it.

Other great choices include the #309, #276, #660, #726 and #720, all of which belong to the 90% fade percentage tier.

M4A1-S | Fade #739 (80% Fade)

You can find examples of this skin selling for $400 on average, considering it is the seed with the lowest fade percentage, hence the presence of purple is lower, containing more “gray”, according to collectionists and traders. Therefore, if you wish to buy a more affordable M4A1-S | Fade skin, then this is a good choice, other suitable patterns include #26, #78, #802, #130, #375 and #182, they all sell for $400 to $450.

How to Get a M4A1-S With a Fade Pattern

If you want to add a M4A1-S Fade skin to your inventory in CS2, you have three ways of accomplishing it. In this section, we are going to walk you through, so you can obtain this rare skin and use it in the game.

Open The Sports & Field Collection Container

One of the most popular ways of getting a M4A1-S Fade is by testing your luck and seeing if you can drop by opening the unique “crate” containing it, which is The Sports & Field Collection container, which is available for purchase in a range from $2 to $3.

Although it looks like a practical way to drop this skin, the reality is that it is a lot more expensive than it seems, and hence why we don’t recommend it as your first option for adding a M4A1-S | Fade to your inventory.

Here’s a practical example. Let’s say you decide to open The Sports & Field Collection, and considering the drop chance of this skin, which is 0.128%, you would have to open it at least 781 times to stand a chance at obtaining it, however, there are no guarantees.

You also have to consider the average price for a M4A1-S | Fade skin is $400 to $500, and considering you’d have to invest from $1,500 to $2,350 to open the Sports & Field Collection at least 781 times, you would end up with a negative ROI, unless you manage to get it after a few openings, which is why we say this is all a matter of luck.

We decided to run the experiment with our own CS2 case opening simulator by opening the container 781 times, and here are the results:

We got the M4A1-S | Fade (Factory New) with the pattern #175 (82.25% fade), which is priced at $580 in average
Summing up all the skins we got in return, they all were valued at $1,360
We spent a total of $1,560
We ended up losing $200

Therefore, we ended up losing money, even though we were lucky enough to get the M4A1-S | Fade skin. However, as you can see, we only managed to get one with a 82.25% fade, which speaks volumes about how hard it is to get a skin with a very high fade percentage in the range from 95% to 100%, and why they can cost significantly more.

It is also worth noting that, even if you get a M4A1-S | Fade by opening CS:GO containers, there are no guarantees it is going to have a premium pattern such as the #441 or #279 – which are 99% fade – instead, you could get a skin with a common fade pattern such as the #739 , which is 80% fade, the least valuable of the pack.

The lesson here, especially if you’re here to buy and sell skins to make money, is case opening is highly unpredictable. Therefore, if you were planning to try your luck to drop this skin and sell it at a steep price tag on a CS2 trading site, we encourage you to reconsider it, because unless you are extremely lucky, the chances of it happening are very slim.

As you can see, you can spend well over $1,500, and still there are no guarantees you will ever get this skin. It is a matter of luck, and if you don’t have a large enough budget, then we recommend you to buy this skin directly, which takes us to the next section.

What about third-party CS:GO case opening sites?

Case opening is highly unpredictable, especially if you do it in-game, because the odds are fixed which can drive up the costs significantly, especially if you are down to opening the same case dozens over dozens of times, as we did in our simulation.

However, if you are down to opening cases to get your own premium M4A1-S | Fade, then it is better to do it at third-party case opening sites, because you get the following advantages:

Higher odds of dropping a M4A1-S | Fade skin: You can buy and open custom cases, which offer you better odds than standard CS:GO cases, instead of having to open the unique container for this skin in CS2, which is the Sports & Field Collection
Higher variety of available cases and containers: Following our previous point, third-party case opening sites offer you customer cases, giving you a larger selection of options, which you can adapt to your budget or goals
You can use bonuses: You can use deposit/reload bonuses, free cases bonuses and even cashback to increase your chances of getting a M4A1-S | Fade, by giving your bankroll a boost, so you can keep opening cases.

Therefore, instead of wasting your money opening CS:GO cases in-game, at third-party case opening sites you stand a much higher chance of obtaining this precious skin.

Buy It Directly from the Steam Marketplace or Third-Party CS2 Trading Sites

Be it you want to get this skin because you really like it and you want to sport it in the game, or if you want to get it to sell it at a higher price (arbitrage) on another trading site or marketplace, the best choice is buying it directly. You leave out the uncertainty of case opening and get exactly what you want right off the bat.

Although this looks like the “more expensive” approach, now that you know what the real odds of container opening are, it starts looking as the most rational and cost-effective method for getting a M4A1-S | Fade.

We recommend you the following trading sites and marketplaces which have active listings selling M4A1-S | Fade skins:

The advantage of purchasing this skin at third-party trading sites instead of the Steam Marketplace is you can get it at a much lower price. In average, you can expect to save up to 15%, and even more if you use the welcome bonuses of trading sites, which can reward you with 5-30% extra on your first deposit, giving you an instant discount on any of the M4A1-S | Fade listings available.

Try Your Luck at CS:GO Gambling Sites

Another way to try your luck at getting a M4A1-S | Fade is by playing at CS:GO gambling sites such as CSGOLuck, which give you a shot at winning this premium skin.

You can get your own M4A1-S | Fade at CS:GO gambling sites doing the following:

Claiming welcome bonuses: Sites like CSGOLuck, CSGORoll and CSGOEmpire reward you with free CS:GO cases on registration, giving you a shot at winning this exotic fade weapon even without making a first deposit. The chances are minimal, but it is worth the shot considering it is 100% free, especially since you don’t have to simply stick to open the same container in-game, which is the Sports & Field Collection
Opening custom cases: CS:GO gambling sites offer more than just the conventional CS2 cases, because they also provide custom cases which can increase the chances of dropping specific skins, such as the M41A-S | Fade. Therefore, if you are still determined to get this skin by opening containers, this is a much better approach, especially since you can get better odds than the Sports & Field Collection, which roughly gives you a shot per every 781 openings
Wagering skins you don’t need: If you have cheap skins you don’t need, you can wager them on games such as CS:GO Crash, CS:GO Plinko, CS:GO Towers, amongst others, for a shot at turning them into more valuable skins, such as a M4A1-S | Fade with a rare pattern
Claiming rewards for existing customers: Just like there are bonuses for new players, these sites also offer promotions for existing customers, such as free daily cases, free skins and free money, which you can use to have a shot at winning a M4A1-S | Fade.

Now you have another way to get this beautiful skin, without the risk and massive budget you would need to do it by opening the Sports & Field Collection in-game, which as we have already seen, can make you lose money, even if you decide to open it 781 times, as stated by the odds published by Valve.

CS2 M4A1-S Fade Patterns vs. CS:GO M4A1-S Fade Patterns: Is There a Difference?

No, there is no difference. The fade patterns for the M4A1-S that existed in CS:GO are the same as in CS2, after the update. Only that some players still prefer to refer to the game as CS:GO instead of C2, but at the end of the day, the fade patterns are the same as nothing has changed.

For example, back in the days of CS:GO, the M4A1-S fade patterns such as the #374, #441, #73, #382 and #774 were the most valuable, and in the days of CS2 after the update, they are still the most valuable, as they feature a fade percentage over 99%.

Bottom Line

This is all for this article. Now you have access the full list of the best M4A1-S | Fade patterns, along with key insights such as their rarity, their price and how you can obtain your own M4A1-S | Fade skin.

F.A.Q

If you would like to keep learning about the fade patterns of the M4A1-S in CS2, we invite you to read the answers to the most frequently asked questions about them.

Is the Fade pattern the most expensive and valuable M4A1-S skin?

While the Fade pattern is one of the most expensive and sought-after M4A1-S skins, with fewer than 1,000 in existence, it is not the priciest. The most valuable M4A1-S skins are the Imminent Danger, HotRod, and Printstream, which often exceed $1,000–$2,000. In comparison, the highest-selling M4A1-S | Fade skin ever went for $2,000, whereas they regularly sell for $400 to $500.

What is the best pattern for the m4a1s fade?

The best pattern for the M4A1-S Fade is the pattern #374, also known as “Full Fade”. It scores a Fade percentage of 100%, making it the most beautiful thanks to its precious even blend of colors, and therefore the most valuable, Fade pattern available for the M4A1-S in CS2. Other excellent options include the pattern #279 and #441, which features a 99.9% fade percentage.

How much will the M4A1s fade be worth?

A M4A1-S | Fade is worth in average from $400 to $500, which is considered as the market price for a skin of this kind. However, the price can increase significantly if it has a high-fade percentage pattern such as #374, #518 or #41. For example, an M4A1-S | Fade #374 with a float value of 0.02 was sold for $2,000, which is nearly 4x times more than the average market price.

How many M4A1s fade are there?

There are less than 1,000 M4A1-S | Fade skins in the game, making it one of the rarest items in CS:GO/CS2. This is why it is also one of the most expensive skins, especially the ones with a high fade percentage, such as the #279, #441 and #374, being the latter the absolute best pattern as it features an outstanding 100% fade percentage.

Can you buy M4A1-S fade?

Yes, you can buy M4A1-S Fade skins in CS2. You can buy such skins on the Steam Marketplace or at third-party CS2 trading sites and marketplaces like SkinsMonkey, TradeIt.gg, Skinport, Skinbaron, amongst others reputable platforms with listings at fair prices.

Can you unbox M4A1-S fade?

Yes, you can unbox a M4A1-S fade skin by opening the The Sport & Field Collection, which is available on Steam and third-party case opening and CS:GO trading sites. Therefore, if you want to try your luck, you can do it and it’s going to cost you from $2 to $3 on average. However, you can also drop this skin by opening custom cases, which are only available at third-party case opening sites such as CSGOLuck, CSGORoll and CSGOEmpire.

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