Tec-9 | Ice Cap

Origin Story

The Tec-9 | Ice Cap, released on June 16, 2016, as part of The Gamma Collection with the Gamma Exposure update, features a blue and white abstract hydrographic. Its design evokes a sense of cold, with colors that suggest icy formations or frozen landscapes. The "Submerge the opposition" flavor text complements the cool, aquatic theme of the weapon finish.

Drop Chance

Tec-9 | Ice Cap is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Gamma 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 Gamma 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 ($2.03): The anodized finish is pristine, showcasing the solid light blue color without any blemishes.
• Minimal Wear ($0.80): Minor scuffs begin to appear on the edges of the weapon, but the overall light blue finish remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($0.54): Noticeable wear appears on prominent areas like the grip and the top of the receiver, with the light blue color showing some dullness.
• Well-Worn ($0.57): The anodized finish exhibits significant wear and scratching across most surfaces, diminishing the vibrancy of the light blue.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.60): Extensive wear and discoloration are present, making the light blue appear heavily faded and scratched, with large areas of the finish compromised.

Model

Ice Cap uses the legacy Tec-9 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 Tec-9 | Ice Cap is primarily obtained through standard case openings of the Gamma Case. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec pistol through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Gamma Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Additionally, this skin can be purchased directly from the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Tec-9 | Ice Cap ranges from $0.60 (Battle-Scarred) to $2.03 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.54. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.65. The 90-day median is $0.67. The all-time median is $0.13. Volume averages 27 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted with a blue and white abstract hydrographic. The design features a blend of blue and white tones. During gameplay, the most visible part of the weapon is the upper receiver and grip.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 1

Sticker Compatibility

The Tec-9 | Ice Cap, with its clean Anodized finish, provides a neutral canvas for sticker application. Its minimalist design ensures that applied stickers stand out clearly without competing with complex background patterns.