The most expensive graffiti in CS2 cost from a few dollars to tens of dollars. Among popular designs, the Water Gun is the priciest right now at about $10, followed by the Tyloo team graffiti from the Boston 2018 Major (about $8) and Drug War Veteran (about $7). The records belong to rare color variants of the Recoil graffiti, which sell as single listings for $10 to $75. Most graffiti come free in the weekly drop, so a graffiti only gets expensive when few copies are on the market.
Plenty of players know Howling Dawn and a couple of others in the same price range, but there are many more interesting expensive graffiti. Below are the most valuable ones with approximate LIS-SKINS prices, from most to least expensive. For budget options, see our article on cheap graffiti.
Water Gun
Anime fans will like the Water Gun graffiti: a girl in an orange cap with cat ears and a huge pistol that shoots water. It splits players into fans and those who cannot stand it. It is the most expensive graffiti on this list at about $10, and few copies are listed.
Tyloo
This is the logo of the Chinese team that played at major CS:GO tournaments for years. The Tyloo graffiti was released for the Boston 2018 Major and reminds many players of the MSI gaming logo: a red dragon, aggressive linework and a balanced palette. The paint drips fit well here; street artists often leave them on purpose. It costs about $8.
Drug War Veteran
The Drug War Veteran graffiti is aimed at players with a sense of humor. The drawing carries no deep meaning, but combined with skins and stickers in a similar style it makes a fun set. It costs about $7.
Tamara
Tamara has been around for a long time: long legs, short shorts and a crop top, a bright smile and golden hair. It is a vintage 1960s pin-up image, and the old AK fits the picture. It can even work as a distraction, since someone will look at it for a split second. It costs about $5.
Rekt
The Rekt graffiti is stylish, unusual and easy to remember. The palette is tasteful, so it does not get old or feel derivative even after many uses. It is a good choice if you want something that stands out without being loud. It costs about $4, and only a handful are listed.
Howling Dawn
Howling Dawn used to be called the most expensive graffiti in the game. Today it costs about $4 and trails several graffiti on this list, but it remains the best known: it repeats the fiery wolf from the M4A4 | Howl and the sticker of the same name. For comparison, the Howling Dawn sticker costs about $1,350 and the M4A4 | Howl starts at $4,150, so the graffiti is the cheapest way to build a set in this style.
Cheongsam
Cheongsam is another pick for anime fans: a girl, hearts, Chinese characters and lots of pink. It suits players who like a bit of irony in the game. It costs about $4 and has more listings than most graffiti here.
Longevity
Longevity needs no deep interpretation: it is a minimalist graffiti that works well as a team tag for a regular amateur squad. The neutral, stylized design fits any situation. It costs about $3, but listings are scarce.
Crown
The Crown graffiti suits owners of expensive inventories who want to show who is in charge. With the Crown (Foil) sticker at about $330, a graffiti with the same crown is a logical addition to that kind of set. The graffiti itself costs about $3.
Kawaii Killer CT
Kawaii Killer CT is another anime design: a big red-haired head with a ponytail, huge blue eyes and a heart next to an M4A4. She is a CT, so the graffiti makes most sense on the Counter-Terrorist side; there is a separate Kawaii Killer Terrorist version for the other side. It costs about $2.
EZ
The EZ graffiti is done in old-school street style, the kind once common on walls in neighborhoods and parks. In the game it is simply a neat stylization, and owners like to leave it all over the map. It costs about $2.
Guardian Dragon
Guardian Dragon will appeal to fans of Chinese mythology. It pairs well with dragon-themed skins: if you own an AWP | Dragon Lore, a dragon graffiti is a natural addition to the set and a reminder to opponents of what you carry. The graffiti itself is one of the cheapest on this list at about $2.
Team Graffiti: 100 Thieves and Natus Vincere
A separate category of expensive graffiti comes from esports. Logos of well-known teams such as 100 Thieves used to show up often in ranked matches: a recognizable name and design tell everyone which team the owner supports. These graffiti carry no particular meaning beyond that; players buy them to back a team and to collect.
The same goes for the Natus Vincere graffiti. NaVi is one of the most decorated teams in CS:GO and CS2 history, with plenty of fans happy to spray its logo across the map. Neither graffiti is currently listed on LIS-SKINS, so there is no current price to quote. Team graffiti were released for specific tournaments and stop appearing in the game afterward, so when few copies are listed they can cost noticeably more than regular designs, as the Tyloo graffiti from Boston 2018 shows.
Why Some Graffiti Cost More Than Others
A graffiti's price depends almost entirely on supply. Most graffiti drop for free in the weekly drop alongside cases and skins (see our guide to what skins drop in CS2), so they cost under a dollar. The expensive ones are graffiti that no longer drop or had a limited release: team graffiti from past Majors and rare color variants. Some Recoil graffiti colors, for example, are listed as a single copy, and one such listing can reach $75. Treat those with caution: with only one seller, the price reflects that seller's expectations rather than steady demand.
To learn more about how graffiti work, read our article on graffiti, and for the best-looking designs see the 10 best graffiti in CS2. Every graffiti in this article is available on LIS-SKINS.
