Tec-9 | Flash Out

Origin Story

The Tec-9 | Flash Out was released on October 18, 2019, as part of The CS20 Collection, which celebrated 20 years of Counter-Strike. This custom-painted skin is designed to resemble a flashbang grenade, featuring olive, grey, and yellow accents that evoke the utility item's appearance. It stands out within its collection for its thematic approach, aligning with other grenade-themed skins from the CS20 update. The Flash Out is generally regarded as an accessible, fun-themed option for players seeking a distinctive sidearm.

Drop Chance

Tec-9 | Flash Out is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the CS20 Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the CS20 Case (about 1 in 88). 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 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($11.82): The custom paint job is fully intact, displaying vibrant olive, grey, and yellow accents that create a convincing flashbang illusion.
• Minimal Wear ($0.57): Minor speckling or faint edge wear appears on sharp edges like the muzzle and trigger guard, but the overall flashbang theme remains nearly identical to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($0.70): More visible chipping and wear appear on the front end and receiver edges, making the flashbang illusion slightly rougher while still clearly readable.
• Well-Worn ($1.26): Edge damage and spotting become more pronounced, and the color tone can appear more faded, especially along the flashbang body, weakening the clean look.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.32): Heavy paint loss is evident on exposed edges and front surfaces, with significant base material showing, causing the flashbang concept to appear significantly distressed.

Model

Flash Out uses the legacy Tec-9 model, introduced with Cache and Release on October 18, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Tec-9 | Flash Out is primarily obtained by opening the CS20 Case. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec pistol through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The CS20 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin can be found on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

Tec-9 | Flash Out ranges from $0.32 (Battle-Scarred) to $11.82 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.70. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.68. The 90-day median is $0.54. The all-time median is $0.10. Volume averages 2 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted to resemble a flashbang grenade. The dominant colors are olive and grey, accented with yellow markings. In first-person, the flashbang-style body coloration and yellow band are the most visible elements. It is sometimes mentioned alongside other utility-themed skins from The CS20 Collection.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Tec-9 | Flash Out offers prominent sticker slots on its large side body, which is highly visible during gameplay. Stickers in yellow, gold, orange, olive, military green, khaki, or dark grey/black can complement the skin's flashbang-inspired color palette. Minimalist white or neutral stickers can also provide a clean contrast against the darker body.