P2000 | Imperial Dragon

Origin Story

The P2000 Imperial Dragon, released on June 16, 2016, as part of the Gamma Exposure update and The Gamma Collection, features a custom painted motif of a dragon using red metallic paints. This Classified rarity skin is regarded as a premium P2000 option due to its detailed artwork and ornate, Asian-inspired design. It is often mentioned among higher-end P2000 skins, appealing to those who favor a prestige sidearm. The skin's deep red and gold palette, dominated by the large dragon motif on the slide, stands out against the darker frame.

Drop Chance

P2000 | Imperial Dragon is Classified, a Pink-tier skin, rare with strong collector demand. From the Gamma 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 Gamma 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 0.63. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($81.00): Colors are most vibrant, with rich red metallic paint and clear gold detailing; the dragon motif is crisp with minimal to no visible scratches, making it the premium collector tier.
• Minimal Wear ($15.98): The overall appearance is very close to Factory New, with slight softening of metallic sheen and tiny edge wear becoming visible on the slide and muzzle.
• Field-Tested ($14.60): Red tones may appear slightly less saturated, and noticeable wear appears on high-contact edges of the slide, muzzle, and possibly the grip frame, with small scratches potentially cutting into the dragon motif.
• Well-Worn ($14.63): Wear becomes clearly visible with larger patches of faded paint on the slide, more pronounced edge chipping, and a more muted overall red, causing parts of the dragon motif to look abraded.
• Battle-Scarred ($14.09): Extensive chipping, fading, and dulling cover the slide and frame, with the red metallic paint appearing significantly washed out and the dragon motif losing fine detail while remaining broadly recognizable.

Model

Imperial Dragon uses the legacy P2000 model, introduced with Gamma Exposure on June 16, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The P2000 | Imperial Dragon is primarily acquired by opening a Gamma Case. While the Gamma Case is no longer in the active drop pool, it can still be obtained as a rare drop or purchased on the Steam Community Market. Players can also acquire this Classified pistol skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Gamma 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

P2000 | Imperial Dragon ranges from $14.09 (Battle-Scarred) to $81.00 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $14.60. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $17.44. The 90-day median is $16.06. The all-time median is $2.17. Volume averages 28 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has custom painted with the motif of a dragon using red metallic paints. The dominant colors are deep red and gold, framed by dark grey and black elements. The large dragon motif along the slide is the most visible element in first-person view. This intricate design is often grouped with other ornate, lore-style designs.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The P2000 | Imperial Dragon's deep red and gold palette pairs well with red, orange, gold, yellow, and black stickers, as well as some white or metallic gold options that provide contrast. Warm-tone holos and gold foils tend to complement the skin's ornate aesthetic. The dragon artwork and red metallic base dominate the slide, making it a strong base for themed sticker combinations.