MP9 | Hydra

Origin Story

This skin was released on October 18, 2019, as part of The CS20 Collection, coinciding with the Cache and Release update. Its custom paint job directly references Operation Hydra, CS:GO's 8th Operation, with flavor text affirming it was "Worth the wait." The design centers on the Hydra theme, drawing from the operation's distinct identity.

Drop Chance

MP9 | Hydra is Classified, a Pink-tier skin, rare with strong collector demand. From the CS20 Case: approximately 1.07% per opening (roughly 1 in 94). The 3.2% Classified tier rate is split across 3 Classified skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.11% from the CS20 Case (about 1 in 937). 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available.

• Factory New ($75.00): The Hydra design is fully intact with no visible wear.
• Minimal Wear ($16.85): Minor scuffing may appear on edges and corners, but the main design remains clean.
• Field-Tested ($8.35): More noticeable wear and paint loss begin to appear on exposed areas of the weapon.
• Well-Worn ($6.37): Significant paint degradation and scuffing are present across the skin, though the Hydra motif is still discernible.
• Battle-Scarred ($6.14): Heavy wear and substantial paint loss cover the weapon, giving it a heavily used appearance.

Model

Hydra uses the legacy MP9 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 MP9 | Hydra is a Classified rarity skin from The CS20 Collection. It can be acquired through trade-up contracts by exchanging ten lower-rarity skins from the same collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find the MP9 | Hydra on the Steam Community Market or third-party marketplaces.

Price Range

MP9 | Hydra ranges from $6.14 (Battle-Scarred) to $75.00 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $8.35. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $8.59. The 90-day median is $9.20. The all-time median is $5.09. Volume averages 40 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: A custom paint job referencing Operation Hydra, CS:GO's 8th Operation, has been applied. The flavor text, "Worth the wait," accompanies this design.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.25 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

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