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5Drop Rate Breakdown
Estimated drop rates for each rarity tier. These odds apply universally to all CS2 weapon cases.
Expected Value Warning
On average, it takes ~385 case openings ($963) to unbox a knife. The expected return from opening cases is always less than the cost. Buying skins directly from the market is more cost-effective.
10 Opens
$25.00
~8 Mil-Spec, ~1-2 Restricted
50 Opens
$125.00
~40 Mil-Spec, ~8 Restricted, ~1-2 Classified
385 Opens (Knife avg.)
$963
~1 Knife statistically
Rare Special Items
0.26% Drop RateThe Shadow Case contains knives as its rare special items. When you hit the 0.26% jackpot, you will receive a random knife from the case's knife pool with a random finish and wear.
Case Contents
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4Frequently Asked Questions
What skins are in the Shadow Case?
The Shadow Case contains 16 weapon skins plus rare knife drops. Notable skins include M4A1-S | Golden Coil, USP-S | Kill Confirmed, AK-47 | Frontside Misty, and more.
Is the Shadow Case still dropping?
No, the Shadow Case has been retired from the active drop pool. You can only obtain it through the Steam Community Market or trading with other players.
What are the odds of getting a knife from the Shadow Case?
The Exceedingly Rare tier of the Shadow Case drops at approximately 0.26%, or about 1 in 385 openings. It yields a random knife from the case's pool.


