DOPPLER SKINS
Doppler is the marbled chrome finish introduced with the Chroma Case in 2015 and applied to knives across the Chroma case line. Every Doppler is one of seven phases: the four numbered phases, plus the three rares — Ruby, Sapphire and Black Pearl.
Steam sells all seven under the same market name, so the phase never appears in the listing title and two knives priced hundreds of dollars apart can look identical in a search. The phase is carried by the item’s paint index, which is why the phase pages below are the ones worth comparing prices on rather than the finish as a whole.
Doppler Phases7 phases · cheapest listing per phase
- Sapphirea solid blue face, the blue counterpart to Rubyfrom $200.05
- Rubya solid red face with none of the marbling the numbered phases havefrom $284.56
- Black Pearla dark swirl of purple and green rather than a solid colourfrom $346.87
- Phase 1black with pink running through it, the darkest of the four numbered phasesfrom $111.13
- Phase 2the pink-and-purple phase, and the one where pink covers the most bladefrom $129.75
- Phase 3black broken up with blue and green — the only numbered phase with green in itfrom $111.43
- Phase 4blue over black, the blue counterpart to Phase 2’s pinkfrom $113.32
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Doppler phases?
Doppler comes in 7 phases: Sapphire (a solid blue face, the blue counterpart to Ruby); Ruby (a solid red face with none of the marbling the numbered phases have); Black Pearl (a dark swirl of purple and green rather than a solid colour); Phase 1 (black with pink running through it, the darkest of the four numbered phases); Phase 2 (the pink-and-purple phase, and the one where pink covers the most blade); Phase 3 (black broken up with blue and green — the only numbered phase with green in it); Phase 4 (blue over black, the blue counterpart to Phase 2’s pink).
Which Doppler phase is worth the most?
Across every weapon that carries the finish, Black Pearl holds the highest-priced Doppler we track at about $12006.69, while Phase 1 has the lowest entry price at about $111.13. Phase pricing moves with the market and differs by weapon, so compare the per-phase pages above rather than assuming one phase always leads.
How do I tell which Doppler phase I have?
Steam sells every phase under the same market name, so the listing title will not tell you. The phase is set by the item’s paint index and has to be read from an inspect link — SteamAnalyst resolves it automatically on each skin page, and most marketplaces label the phase on their own listings.
How many Doppler skins are there in CS2?
There are 36 Doppler skin variants in CS2, available across 18 different weapons. Each weapon can have multiple wear conditions (Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred), as well as StatTrak and Souvenir versions.
What is the most expensive Doppler skin?
The most expensive Doppler skin is the Nomad Knife | Doppler, valued at approximately $21852.18. Prices vary based on wear condition, pattern, and float value.
What is the cheapest Doppler skin?
The cheapest Doppler skin starts at approximately $104.33. Prices are based on recent market data from Steam and third-party marketplaces.
Where can I buy Doppler skins?
You can buy Doppler skins on the Steam Community Market, as well as third-party marketplaces like Skinport, DMarket, and others. SteamAnalyst compares prices across 40+ marketplaces to help you find the best deal.