AUG | Syd Mead

Origin Story

The AUG | Syd Mead was released on August 19, 2016, as part of The Gamma 2 Collection, arriving with the Double Exposure update. This skin is custom designed by renowned artist Syd Mead. Mead's work is celebrated for its visions of the future, and this design places that futuristic aesthetic directly into the hands of players.

Drop Chance

AUG | Syd Mead is Classified, a Pink-tier skin, rare with strong collector demand. From the Gamma 2 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 2 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 0.8. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($43.63): The Gunsmith finish maintains its full visual depth, with colors appearing rich and the surface reflecting light evenly.
• Minimal Wear ($15.50): Minor abrasions begin to appear, subtly dulling the finish in some areas, though the overall design remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($14.83): Noticeable wear becomes more prominent, with scuffs and scratches affecting the visual integrity of the design, and the finish showing less luster.
• Well-Worn ($14.00): Significant wear and tear are evident, leading to a much duller appearance and considerable degradation of the painted elements.
• Battle-Scarred ($14.80): The finish is heavily compromised, with large areas showing severe wear, extensive scratching, and a substantial loss of original color and reflectivity.

Model

Syd Mead uses the legacy AUG model, introduced with Double Exposure on August 19, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The AUG | Syd Mead is primarily found by opening the Gamma 2 Case. As a Classified rarity skin, it can also be acquired through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Gamma 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find this skin on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

AUG | Syd Mead ranges from $14.80 (Battle-Scarred) to $43.63 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $14.83. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $15.70. The 90-day median is $14.97. The all-time median is $2.22. Volume averages 38 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been custom designed by renowned artist Syd Mead. In the past he gave us visions of the future; in the present he placed the future in our hands.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 1

Sticker Compatibility

Its design allows for good visibility of applied stickers.