Glock-18 | Trace Lock

Origin Story

The Glock-18 | Trace Lock, released on January 22, 2026, as part of The Achroma Collection, features a grayscale pattern of circles beneath a holographic design. Its flavor text, "Graphical maps of holographic systems," further emphasizes the interplay between the underlying pattern and the iridescent overlay. The design focuses on the slide and upper frame, where the circular pattern and holographic elements are most visible. This skin offers a distinct visual identity within the Glock-18 lineup.

Drop Chance

Glock-18 | Trace Lock is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. It can drop as an end-of-match reward from active competitive play on the Achroma Collection item pool. Map drops follow a weighted rarity system that heavily favors common grades, so Restricted drops are uncommon and Valve doesn't publish per-skin odds. There is 1 other Restricted skin in the collection competing for the same drop slot. Most copies enter the market through trade-up contracts or direct purchase at a listed seller's price.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($9.83): The grayscale circular pattern and holographic overlay appear crisp and high-contrast, with minimal to no visible edge wear.
• Minimal Wear ($3.61): The overall pattern remains very close to Factory New, showing only slight softening of edges and very small scratches beginning on the slide edges and muzzle.
• Field-Tested ($1.69): Noticeable edge wear and small patches of exposed base material appear along the front and top of the slide and near the ejection port, with the grayscale pattern looking slightly faded in high-wear spots.
• Well-Worn ($1.74): Larger, more obvious worn areas are present on the slide, with more of the underlying base showing through and fine pattern details partially lost.
• Battle-Scarred ($1.51): Extensive wear covers high-contact areas, with the grayscale pattern and holographic overlay heavily disrupted, especially near the front of the slide and edges, resulting in a muted and dull appearance.

Model

Trace Lock uses the current Glock-18 model, released on January 22, 2026.

How to Obtain

The Glock-18 | Trace Lock is associated with The Achroma Collection. Players can also purchase the skin directly from the Steam Community Market or various third-party marketplaces. Additionally, it may be available on case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Glock-18 | Trace Lock ranges from $1.51 (Battle-Scarred) to $9.83 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $1.69.


The current 7-day median is $1.71. The 90-day median is $2.45. The all-time median is $4.03. Volume averages 9 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Spray-Paint: A grayscale pattern of circles has been applied underneath a holographic design. The design features a neutral palette of grays and blacks, accented by iridescent holographic elements. During gameplay, the most visible areas are the slide and upper frame of the pistol, where the circular grayscale pattern and holographic effects are prominently displayed.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.25 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The grayscale circular pattern and holographic overlay on the Glock-18 | Trace Lock make it compatible with monochrome, black and white, or holographic stickers. Stickers with minimal color logos that contrast against a neutral background also pair well. On Glock pistols, the slide sticker slots are typically the most visible in first-person view.