CS2 Glove Rarity Explained: Drop Odds & Trading Tips (2025)
Opening 300 CS2 cases and still not pulling a pair of gloves? Painful—but statistically normal. Gloves share the same ultra-rare gold tier as knives, with odds sitting around 0.26% per case. That’s roughly 1 glove or knife every 385 cases on average.
The kicker? Only a handful of case types can even drop gloves, making them some of the scarcest items in the CS2 economy today.
🎲 CS2 Case Drop Rates (Official Numbers)
Valve had to reveal official drop odds due to Chinese regulations, and the numbers are fixed—no pity timers or “due luck.” Each case follows these same probabilities:
| Tier | Rarity | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | Common skins | ~79.92% |
| Restricted (Purple) | Uncommon skins | ~15.98% |
| Classified (Pink) | Rare skins | ~3.20% |
| Covert (Red) | Extremely rare skins | ~0.64% |
| Exceedingly Rare (Gold) | Gloves or Knives | ~0.26% |
Every roll is independent. Opening 100 cases doesn’t boost your chances—the next one is still 0.26%.
🧤 Gloves vs. Knives: Same Odds, Different Scarcity
Gloves and knives occupy the exact same gold-tier slot. That means Pandora’s Box, Superconductor, Specialist, or Hydra Gloves all share identical odds to pulling a knife.
The difference? Gloves come from far fewer case types. Even if you roll gold, your case might not contain gloves at all.
Cases that can drop gloves:
Glove Case
Snakebite Case
Operation Hydra Case
Clutch Case
Revolution Case
Here’s the catch: only ~1% of weekly case drops are from these rare glove cases. Most weekly care package cases are standard ones like Prisma 2 or Dreams & Nightmares with no gloves inside.
Why Gloves Are So Expensive
1. Limited supply
Fewer glove-capable cases drop, and older ones like the original Glove Case are discontinued. This drives up both case and glove prices.
2. Float and pattern matter
Gloves have visible wear. A Factory New (FN) or low-Float Field-Tested (FT) pair can sell instantly, while Battle-Scarred (BS) gloves are harder to move unless deeply discounted.
Example: A mirrored Sport Gloves | Superconductor in clean FT (~0.13 float) will command a huge premium over a mid-float version.
3. Collector demand
Buff163, Skinport, and CSFloat markets show just how wild glove prices get. High-end Sport or Specialist gloves can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands depending on float and pattern.
Fast Float-Based Flipping Strategies
| Glove Type | Strategy |
|---|---|
| Low-Float FT (<0.15) | Quick flips—inspect carefully, resell fast. |
| Minimal Wear or FN | Hold or target collectors, especially in Asia. |
| High-Float BS/WW | Bundle with themed builds or meme-sell cheap. |
| Ultra-Rare Gloves (Pandora’s, Superconductor) | Buy low, hold or flip toward whales/collectors. |
Pro Tip: Always inspect float before buying. A 0.14 float FT glove might look like MW and sell for way more.
How Glove Rarity Evolved Since CS:GO
CS:GO era: Glove cases dropped more often, making gloves moderately accessible.
CS2 (2025):
Glove cases were shifted into the rare weekly drop pool (~1% chance).
Legacy glove cases like Hydra and original Glove Case became pricey collector’s items.
China’s odds transparency exposed just how rare gloves really are.
Today, gloves are no longer just a flex—they’re a true collector’s item.
Key Takeaways
Gloves drop at 0.26% odds, the same as knives.
Only select cases can drop gloves, and those cases are rare themselves (~1% of weekly drops).
Float is everything: low-Float FT or better gloves move fast at premium prices.
Buying gloves directly is usually smarter than gambling on cases.
Float sniping on Buff or CSFloat often beats opening hundreds of cases.
FAQ
Are gloves harder to get than knives in CS2?
No. They share the same gold tier and identical odds (0.26% per case).
Do glove odds increase if I open more cases?
No. Each case opening is independent. You can open 400+ without hitting gold—or pull one on your first case.
Which cases currently drop gloves?
Glove Case, Hydra Case, Clutch Case, Snakebite Case, and Revolution Case. All are rare weekly drops.
Should I open cases or just buy gloves?
Buying directly is almost always better. Case opening has negative expected value.
Why are some gloves so much more expensive?
Float, pattern, and popularity. For example, Sport Gloves | Pandora’s Box in FN float can be 10–20x more valuable than a mid-float pair.
Prices and liquidity change often—always check current listings on Buff163 or CSFloat before buying or selling.