Valve moved Operation Riptide to the rare drop pool in 2023. It now drops roughly 1 in 400 cases for Prime players, making passive supply almost negligible — a key reason its price floor has tripled.
| Feature | Operation Riptide | Operation Bravo |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | September 2021 | September 2013 |
| Current Price | $1.20 – $1.50 | $55 – $70 |
| Key Covert Item | AWP | Fade | AK-47 | Fire Serpent |
| Discontinued | February 2022 | Ended 2013 |
| Drop Status | Rare drop pool | No drops |
| Annual Price Growth (5Y) | +35-40% avg. | +50-60% avg. |
The case's star item with a rare full-fade pattern commanding even higher premiums.
High-contrast artwork with unique 3D shading — consistently in demand for trade-ups.
Vibrant cel-shaded design; StatTrak versions push past $180.
Extremely low float Emerald pattern; one of the priciest non-Covert pulls.
Budget investment pick; price has quadrupled since 2023 due to trade-up demand.
Opening an Operation Riptide case with a $1.20 case + $2.49 key yields a 79% chance of a Mil-Spec skin worth under $0.50. Statistically, you lose money on 97% of single-case opens. P2P purchasing the exact skin you want avoids this built-in house edge.
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