MAG-7 | Cobalt Core

Origin Story

The MAG-7 Cobalt Core features a custom-painted, futuristic graphic design with angular blue segments and tech lines. This Mil-Spec shotgun skin was released on September 17, 2015, as part of The Shadow Collection, coinciding with the Shadow Boxing update. It is often included in discussions about budget-friendly blue or sci-fi themed loadouts. While not a high-tier status symbol, the Cobalt Core provides a clean, tech-inspired aesthetic for players who prefer custom designs on their utility weapons.

Drop Chance

MAG-7 | Cobalt Core is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Shadow 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 Shadow 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 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($2.19): The cobalt and cyan panels appear crisp with clean edges, and the futuristic line work remains sharp across the side body panel and upper receiver.
• Minimal Wear ($0.93): Subtle wear begins on extreme edges and high-contact surfaces like the barrel, but the blue tones remain vibrant with only micro-scratches.
• Field-Tested ($0.98): Noticeable chipping and wear appear on prominent edges, such as the front end and barrel shroud, with blue panels appearing slightly muted.
• Well-Worn ($0.48): Significant paint loss is present along leading edges, with multiple exposed metal areas, and blue tones can look duller with heavier scratching.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.47): Extensive chipping and scraping affect large portions of the design, with the futuristic graphic looking heavily eroded and faded, especially on the front half of the gun.

Model

Cobalt Core uses the legacy MAG-7 model, introduced with Shadow Boxing on September 17, 2015. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The MAG-7 | Cobalt Core is primarily obtained by opening a Shadow Case. While the Shadow Case is no longer an active drop, existing cases can still be opened, and players can also acquire the skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Shadow Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find the skin on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or specialized case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

MAG-7 | Cobalt Core ranges from $0.47 (Battle-Scarred) to $2.19 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.98. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $1.00. The 90-day median is $0.37. The all-time median is $0.11. Volume averages 1 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with a futuristic graphic design. This design features various shades of blue, including cobalt and cyan, alongside dark grey and black mechanical elements, forming a circuit-like pattern. In first-person view, the most visible elements are the side body panel with its angular blue segments and tech lines, and the upper receiver and magazine housing, which display a strong contrast between cobalt blue and the dark base metal. The overall style is consistent with sci-fi HUD and circuitry designs, often grouped aesthetically with other blue and futuristic skins from the Shadow Case.

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Sticker Compatibility

Stickers in shades of blue, cyan, and teal, or those with white and silver elements, complement the Cobalt Core's futuristic design. Black or dark grey stickers can also integrate well with the darker sections of the weapon. The most visible sticker placements on the MAG-7 are typically on the main body side and the rear receiver area.