R8 Revolver | Fade
Covert Pistol
StatTrak Available
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Found in 1 case & 1 Collection
Prices updated 1 hour and 11 minutes ago
Prices updated 1 hour and 11 minutes ago
Prices updated 1 hour and 11 minutes ago
Description: It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat.
Flavor Text: This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
Finish Style: Anodized Airbrushed
Finish Catalog: 522
Added: 8 December 2015
Creator: Valve
Update: CS:GO’s Winter Update
| Skin Quality |  Price |
Listings |
Median |
Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StatTrak Factory New | $198.38 | 9 | $175.51 | 1 |
| StatTrak Minimal Wear | $131.36 | 15 | $163.38 | 1 |
| StatTrak Field-Tested | $115.00 | 8 | $95.00 | 1 |
| StatTrak Well-Worn | $126.73 | 3 | $91.99 | 1 |
| Factory New | $154.04 | 40 | $153.96 | 12 |
| Minimal Wear | $114.04 | 38 | $125.69 | 8 |
| Field-Tested | $121.22 | 29 | $116.21 | 11 |
| Well-Worn | $133.05 | 5 | $99.40 | 1 |
The Fade Family
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Origin Story
The R8 Revolver | Fade, released on December 8, 2015, as part of CS:GO’s Winter Update and The Revolver Case Collection, features a vibrant gradient of pink, purple, and gold airbrushed over a chrome base. This Covert rarity skin is considered a high-end collector piece due to its striking Fade finish and restricted float range. Its design, characterized by transparent paints fading together, makes it a premium sidearm choice. The skin is often sought by collectors building full Fade sets across various weapons.
Drop Chance
R8 Revolver | Fade is Covert, a Red-tier skin, the rarest standard drop grade. From the Revolver Case: approximately 0.32% per opening (roughly 1 in 312). The 0.64% Covert tier rate is split across 2 Covert skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.03% from the Revolver Case (about 1 in 3,125). 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 0.4. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW. Factory New ($154.04): The pink, purple, and gold gradient is at its most vibrant and glossy, with the chrome base highly reflective. Minimal Wear ($114.04): The gradient remains bright and intact, with only light edge wear and tiny scuffs visible on close inspection, making it a value alternative to Factory New. Field-Tested ($121.22): The chrome base appears more worn with visible scratches and dulling around the barrel and frame edges, though the Fade colors are still clear. Well-Worn ($133.05): Loss of sheen and increased scuffing are apparent, making the Fade gradient look significantly more dull and weathered on high-contact edges and around the muzzle.
Model
Fade uses the legacy R8 Revolver model, introduced with CS:GO’s Winter Update on December 8, 2015. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.
How to Obtain
The R8 Revolver | Fade is primarily obtained by opening a Revolver Case. This case is now part of the rare case drop pool, meaning new supply enters the game infrequently. Players can also acquire this Covert pistol skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Revolver Case 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
R8 Revolver | Fade ranges from $133.05 (Well-Worn) to $154.04 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $121.22. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.
The current 7-day median is $126.47. The 90-day median is $118.44. The all-time median is $8.41. Volume averages 6 trades per day.
Visual Theme
Anodized Multicolored: It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This skin features a gradient of pink, purple, and gold over a chrome base. In first-person view, the frame, barrel, and cylinder area prominently display the Fade gradient. The design is visually comparable to other Fade pistols and knives, sharing the same anodized multicolored gradient over a reflective base.
Player Rating
Rating: 4.38 / 5
Votes: 4
Sticker Compatibility
The R8 Revolver | Fade has limited community discussion regarding specific sticker crafts, but its anodized multicolored finish lends itself well to certain sticker types. Pink, purple, or magenta holos and foils complement the gradient, as do gold or yellow warm-toned stickers. White, silver, or minimalist black designs can also serve as neutral accents. The most visible sticker positions on the R8 Revolver are generally on the frame and cylinder-side areas.
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