The StatTrak™ SG 553 | Pulse (Battle-Scarred) is a restricted SG 553 skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. The terrorist-exclusive SG553 is a premium scoped alternative to the AK47 for effective long-range engagement. It has been painted with a hydrographic of bold fuchsia fragments. Striking colors for a striking weapon As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.

Color Palette

This style enables extremely customized looks in a full range of colors. The skin has been painted in a color scheme of purple and pink.

Pattern Style

The look of the Pulse finish is affected by its pattern index.

Float Range

This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. Battle-Scarred versions feature the strongest wear, with intense fading and damage that heavily alters the original artwork.

Rarity & Drop Details

The SG 553 | Pulse is one of 304 other Rifle skins. The rarity of the skin is Restricted, which makes the Pulse a rather rare drop with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%. Within the item structure it is a SG 553 Rifle, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.

Release History

The SG 553 | Pulse was first introduced to CS2 on February 20th, 2014. It was released as part of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, alongside the "The Rise of Operation Phoenix" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Thurnip". The SG 553 | Pulse can be obtained by opening a Operation Phoenix Weapon Case container. The skin is also part of the The Phoenix Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

With a popularity of 90%, the SG 553 | Pulse is currently extremely popular, which makes it one of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity measurement is based on the daily sales volume and the price of the skin. As a StatTrak variant, it generally trades at a premium over the non-StatTrak version, appealing to players who care about visible kill statistics.