The most expensive sticker in CS2 is generally considered to be iBUYPOWER (Holo) from EMS One Katowice 2014, the first Major that Valve released stickers for. Copies almost never reach open listings and change hands in private deals. Of what is listed on LIS-SKINS right now, the priciest are Reason Gaming (Holo) and Titan (Holo) from the same event, at about $80,500 and $71,500. Below are the four most expensive Katowice 2014 stickers, the record deals, and the priciest sticker of 2023.
Number One: iBUYPOWER (Holo) | Katowice 2014
The sticker shows a snarling tiger with fangs, with the team name, iBUYPOWER, below it and KATOWICE 2014 underneath. The color shifts from light red to dark red.
There is currently no listing of the holo version on LIS-SKINS: these stickers sell rarely, and each copy is priced by its own deal. For reference, the regular (non-holo) iBUYPOWER | Katowice 2014 costs about $4,800, with only a handful of listings. Two reasons explain why stickers from that period are so expensive:
Almost every Katowice 2014 sticker is expensive: it was the first Major with stickers, the capsules have long been off sale, and many copies were applied to weapons and are gone.
After the 2014 match-fixing scandal, the iBUYPOWER players received indefinite bans from Valve events, so no other Major stickers of that lineup exist. Supply cannot grow, and collector interest in the story only pushes the price higher.
Holo stickers from this event are valued well above regular ones; see our list of the best holographic stickers in CS2 for more.
Second Place: Reason Gaming (Holo) | Katowice 2014
This is the sticker of Reason Gaming, a team that played at the 2014 Katowice Major. At current LIS-SKINS prices it even edges out Titan: the single listed copy costs about $80,500.
At first glance the sticker resembles the Apple logo, especially the bite taken out of the background square. Inside the square, the color runs in a gradient from acid green to deep orange. A large letter R sits in the square with a stylized joystick inside it, although some people see a mushroom cloud instead.
The reason for the high price is the same as with iBUYPOWER: the organization closed long ago, so no new stickers with its logo will appear. The regular Reason Gaming | Katowice 2014 costs about $6,300, with only a few listings on the market.
Third Place: Titan (Holo) | Katowice 2014
The holographic Titan from the same 2014 Katowice Major currently costs about $71,500 on LIS-SKINS. Many collectors call it the best-looking sticker in Counter-Strike. The Titan story is similar to iBUYPOWER, minus the scandal: the team disbanded long ago and no longer competes.
The sticker is the team logo in deep blue on a blue spray-paint background. As usual, the team name, Titan, sits below the logo, with Katowice 2014 underneath.
The more affordable option (if that word applies at all) is the regular Titan | Katowice 2014. Its logo and team name are white, and everything else matches the holo version. It currently costs about $3,700.
Fourth Place: Vox Eminor (Holo) | Katowice 2014
In 2014 the Australian team Vox Eminor was among the strong lineups and, of course, played at the Katowice Major, which brought it a sticker. The team no longer exists, no new Vox Eminor stickers will appear, and for collectors the sticker is a reminder of the early esports era.
The holo sticker shows the organization logo, with a gradient running across the letters from green to purple. Inside the letter "O" is an image that looks like an alien face. At the bottom, "VOX EMINOR" is written in multicolored letters, with Katowice 2014 underneath.
Vox Eminor (Holo) | Katowice 2014 currently costs about $20,000. For comparison, the only Katowice 2014 holo priced between it and the top three on LIS-SKINS is Team Dignitas (Holo), at about $29,000.
The Most Expensive Sticker of 2023
At the 2023 Paris Major, the last CS:GO Major, the gold autograph of m0NESY (Ilya Osipov), then playing for G2 Esports, drew the most attention. In May 2023, during the Major, its price climbed to $670, but it dropped sharply after the event: m0NESY (Gold) | Paris 2023 now costs about $20. That is the usual path for fresh Major stickers, as the most expensive PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 stickers show as well.
The autograph shows the G2 Esports logo in the background and the player's nickname in front. The "0" is drawn as a sniper scope, a nod to m0NESY's role as the team's AWPer, and the "s" looks like a lightning bolt, apparently a reference to his reaction speed. "Paris" is written below in an ornate font, next to the logo of BLAST, the Major organizer.
The Largest Sticker Deals and Other Facts
According to community reports, a holo Titan copy sold for about $62,000 in 2023, and for a long time that deal was considered the sticker record. Buyers in deals like this usually stay anonymous, which protects the owner from account hijacking attempts.
The second fact concerns iBUYPOWER. According to community data, in February 2023 the team's holo sticker was valued at about $88,000, more than that lineup earned in prize money before the ban. The team was banned for life over a fixed match, and its sticker now sells for very real money.
Why Stickers Matter in CS2
First, Valve, the teams and tournament organizers earn from capsule sales, and for players stickers have become a collectible asset class of their own. We covered how players profit from them in our guide on making money on Major stickers.
Second, stickers let you customize your weapons and stand out. A good combination of rare stickers can be worth more than the skin itself, which is why lists of the most expensive CS2 skins often feature copies with Katowice 2014 stickers.
Third, it is simply fun: identical weapons get boring, and a lucky find is something to show your friends.
Fourth, stickers work as a memorial to Counter-Strike history: big pro plays and major tournaments.
If you are looking for a sticker, browse the LIS-SKINS catalog: filters help you find the right one, and our guide on how to buy stickers walks through the process.
FAQ
What is the most expensive sticker in CS2?
iBUYPOWER (Holo) | Katowice 2014 is generally considered the most expensive, with copies selling in private deals. Of the stickers listed on LIS-SKINS right now, Reason Gaming (Holo) and Titan (Holo) from the same event are the priciest, at about $80,500 and $71,500.
Why are Katowice 2014 stickers so expensive?
It was the first Major with stickers: the capsules have long been off sale, many copies were applied to weapons, and several of the teams no longer exist. Supply only shrinks, so prices have stayed high for years.
Do new Major stickers go up in value?
Not necessarily. Demand peaks during the event, but once capsule sales end, prices often fall, as with the m0NESY autograph from Paris 2023, which now costs about $20.
