What is the average cost of a complete Ghost Crusader set?

A full nine-skin set costs approximately $250 in Factory New condition, with the M4A1-S Guardian accounting for 60% of the total. In Minimal Wear the set drops to roughly $60. Field-Tested condition brings the entire collection under $35, making it one of the more affordable themed sets on the Steam Market.

Do Ghost Crusader skins have StatTrak variants?

Only three weapons in the set offer StatTrak: the USP-S Ancient Visions, P250 Re.built, and SSG 08 Death Strike. All three are drop-restricted from The Ghost Collection case, meaning no new StatTrak copies enter circulation without case openings, which drives a consistent 30-50% price premium over non-StatTrak equivalents.

Where can I buy Ghost Crusader skins without 15% marketplace fees?

CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.

Are Ghost Crusader skins a good long-term investment?

The Operation Riptide case stopped dropping in February 2022, capping the supply of Ghost Crusader skins. Classified and Restricted rarities (M4A1-S Guardian, USP-S Ancient Visions, P250 Re.built) have appreciated 15-25% annually since supply lock. Mil-Spec and Industrial grades see flat or slightly declining prices due to high existing supply, so investment interest concentrates on the top three skins.

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The Ghost Collection · Collector's Guide

CS2 Ghost Crusader Skins: Full Collection Guide & Steam Market Prices

TL;DR

▸Ghost Crusader covers 9 CS2 weapon skins from The Ghost Collection, released in 2021
▸Prices range from $0.15 for Mil-Spec to $150+ for the M4A1-S Guardian in FN condition
▸Full set currently costs ~$250 in low-float Factory New, under $60 in Minimal Wear
▸CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.

The Ghost Crusader finish wraps weapons in a matte black base with a spectral white warrior motif and subtle metallic accents. Spanning nine skins from Consumer Grade to Classified, the set appeared exclusively in The Ghost Collection case released during Operation Riptide in 2021. No alternate finish variants exist — each weapon gets exactly one Ghost Crusader skin, making condition rarity the primary value driver.

Collectors building a full Ghost Crusader loadout prioritize the M4A1-S Guardian (Classified), USP-S Ancient Visions (Restricted), and P250 Re.built (Restricted) as anchor pieces. The remaining six skins fill Mil-Spec to Industrial Grade and can be acquired for under $5 total in Field-Tested condition, keeping the barrier to entry low for a themed inventory.

Operation Riptide exclusivity

The Ghost Collection case stopped dropping after Operation Riptide ended in February 2022. Unlike active drop pool cases, these skins have a fixed supply — only new listings from existing inventories enter the market, which supports steady long-term pricing.

Ghost Crusader Skin Rarity & Price Tiers (Factory New)

Skin	Weapon	Rarity	FN Price (approx.)
M4A1-S \| Guardian	M4A1-S	Classified	~$150
USP-S \| Ancient Visions	USP-S	Restricted	~$25
P250 \| Re.built	P250	Restricted	~$10
Five-SeveN \| Retrobution	Five-SeveN	Mil-Spec	~$4
SSG 08 \| Death Strike	SSG 08	Mil-Spec	~$3

Top 3 Investment-Worthy Ghost Crusader Skins

Full Ghost Crusader Collection on CSBoard

Frequently Asked Questions

Nine weapon skins carry the Ghost Crusader finish, spanning six rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Classified. The full list includes the M4A1-S Guardian (Classified), USP-S Ancient Visions and P250 Re.built (Restricted), SSG 08 Death Strike and Five-SeveN Retrobution (Mil-Spec), MP7 Cirrus and MAG-7 Copper Coated (Industrial), plus PP-Bizon Harvester and CZ75-Auto Distressed (Consumer Grade).