MP9 | Black Sand

Origin Story

The MP9 | Black Sand, released on February 16, 2018, as part of the Welcome to the Clutch update and The Clutch Collection, features a custom painted tan and black military camouflage pattern. This utilitarian design is characterized by its black-and-tan camouflage blocks, making the finish appear functional rather than flashy. The in-game description succinctly captures its essence: "It has been custom painted with a tan and black military camo pattern."

Drop Chance

MP9 | Black Sand is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Clutch 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 Clutch 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($3.49): The tan and black military camo pattern shows its cleanest contrast and least visible edge wear.
• Minimal Wear ($0.28): Slight wear begins on exposed edges while the tan and black pattern remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($0.21): Noticeable wear appears on edges and contact zones, causing the camo clarity to become more subdued.
• Well-Worn ($0.21): The tan and black camo pattern shows heavier wear, appearing more muted and chipped across the surface.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.16): The most worn appearance, with significant degradation of the tan and black pattern and reduced contrast.

Model

Black Sand uses the legacy MP9 model, introduced with Welcome to the Clutch on February 16, 2018. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The MP9 | Black Sand is primarily obtained by opening the Clutch Case. As a Mil-Spec grade skin, it can also be acquired through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Clutch Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase this skin directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

MP9 | Black Sand ranges from $0.16 (Battle-Scarred) to $3.49 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.21. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.22. The all-time median is $0.07. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with a tan and black military camo pattern. The dominant colors are tan and black, forming a military camouflage. In first-person view, the black-and-tan camouflage blocks are the most visible elements, giving the finish a utilitarian look.

Player Rating

Rating: 2.50 / 5
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Sticker Compatibility

The MP9 Black Sand's tan, black, and muted military camouflage palette pairs well with black, tan, olive, desert, gray, and restrained metallic sticker themes. High-contrast neon or bright multicolor stickers will stand out strongly against the subdued camo, while darker or earth-toned stickers offer a more natural blend. This skin is a good base for earth-tone or black-themed crafts.