Tec-9 | Bamboozle

Origin Story

The Tec-9 | Bamboozle features a custom bamboo paint job, giving the weapon a distinctive natural look. Released on March 14, 2019, as part of The Prisma Collection with the "Seeing the Light" update, its design incorporates intricate bamboo stalk patterns. The skin's flavor text, "Don't be deceived," hints at a subtle complexity beneath its seemingly simple appearance.

Drop Chance

Tec-9 | Bamboozle is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Prisma Case: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Prisma Case (about 1 in 313). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.8. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The custom paint job shows the intricate bamboo pattern with full clarity and vibrant color.
• Minimal Wear ($2.16): Minor wear begins to appear on the edges of the weapon, but the bamboo design remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($0.95): Noticeable scuffs and abrasions are visible on the weapon's body, slightly dulling the painted surface.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): The custom paint is significantly worn, with large areas showing discoloration and scratching, though the pattern is still discernible.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): Extensive wear and tear cover the entire weapon, heavily obscuring the bamboo design and leaving a faded appearance.

Model

Bamboozle uses the legacy Tec-9 model, introduced with Seeing the Light on March 14, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Tec-9 | Bamboozle is primarily obtained by opening a Prisma Case. Players can also acquire this Restricted rarity skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Prisma Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening sites.

Price Range

Tec-9 | Bamboozle ranges from No Recent Price (Battle-Scarred) to No Recent Price (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.95. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.98. The all-time median is $0.37. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: A custom bamboo paint job has been applied. The design features a green bamboo pattern over a dark background. The grip and receiver are prominently covered by the bamboo motif.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Custom Paint Job finish of the Tec-9 | Bamboozle makes it a versatile canvas for sticker customization. Its design allows for various sticker colors and styles to complement or contrast its base appearance.