MAG-7 | Insomnia

Origin Story

The MAG-7 | Insomnia, released on February 10, 2023, as part of The Revolution Collection, features a custom paint job depicting fish swimming into a person's mouth. This surreal artwork, rendered in a bold orange and black palette, gives the shotgun a distinctive and quirky appearance. It is generally regarded as a creative mid-tier skin, favored for its illustrative design rather than its investment potential. The skin's visual appeal lies in its unusual and artistic take on a shotgun finish, making it a standout choice for players who appreciate unique aesthetics.

Drop Chance

MAG-7 | Insomnia is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Revolution 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 Revolution 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($1.29): The surreal fish-into-mouth artwork is crisp and saturated, with strong orange and black contrast and no visible scratching on the receiver or barrel.
• Minimal Wear ($0.24): Small nicks may appear on sharp edges like the front barrel lip, but the main orange and black illustration remains effectively intact.
• Field-Tested ($0.13): Noticeable wear appears on edges and high-contact surfaces, with some orange and black paint thinning around corners and the top rail.
• Well-Worn ($0.08): Heavy edge wear is present, with significant scratches and faded paint on the receiver and barrel, making parts of the illustration less defined.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.07): Extensive wear covers the weapon, with large sections of the custom paint heavily scratched, faded, or partially missing, especially on edges and the main body.

Model

Insomnia uses the current MAG-7 model, added with Case, Capsule, Kit, Oh My! on February 10, 2023.

How to Obtain

The MAG-7 | Insomnia is primarily obtained by opening a Revolution Case, which is part of the active case drop pool, meaning new copies continue to enter circulation. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec shotgun skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Revolution 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 or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

MAG-7 | Insomnia ranges from $0.07 (Battle-Scarred) to $1.29 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.13. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.14. The 90-day median is $0.13. The all-time median is $0.13. Volume averages 792 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with a design depicting fish swimming into a person's mouth using an orange and black color palette. The design features a bright orange and deep black color scheme with lighter neutral accents. In first-person view, the receiver and upper body of the MAG-7 prominently display the mouth and fish composition. Community discussions often compare Insomnia visually to other illustrative custom paint jobs from modern cases.

Player Rating

Rating: 3.75 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The MAG-7 | Insomnia's orange and black color scheme pairs well with stickers in similar hues, as well as white or warm-toned designs. For a contrasting look, blue or teal stickers can also stand out effectively. The magazine/body and rear receiver offer the most visible sticker placements during gameplay.