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STM4A1-S | Guardian$53.19
Dropped 10.0% this week — buy opportunity

StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Guardian CS2 Price

Market avg$89.64
StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Guardian
Rarely Traded1,069 listings−5% vs avg
Listings1,06931 of 39 · just now
vs market avg−5%avg $89.64
vs BUFF+5.2%BUFF $80.72
7-day−10.0%$80.72 – $89.72
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-14.0% over 30 days-7.4% this week · -0.6% todayTrend: -14.0% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$80.7230-day high$96.30

Today at $80.72 — the lowest it has been all month.

Details
Float
0.00 – 0.50
ReleasedDec 18, 2013 · Winter Offensive Update
4.0(362)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$84.9030-day low
DemandRarely Traded
Listings1,06931 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg−5%avg $89.64
vs BUFF+5.2%BUFF $80.72
7-day−10.0%$80.72 – $89.72
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Price History
24h
-0.6%
7d
-7.4%
$121.37
30d
-14.0%
$131.27
More periods
60d-15.8%$144.10
90d-22.6%$156.80
180d-26.0%$164.05
360d-20.1%$151.83
About

About the M4A1-S | Guardian

From the gameIt has been painted cobalt blue and stenciled with the CT logo on the magazine. I don't have to like you, I have to keep you safe - Carmen Cocinero, Extraction Expert.

The M4A1-S | Guardian is a Classified-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Guardian finish on the M4A1-S — see All M4A1-S skins.

Origin

The M4A1-S | Guardian can be unboxed from the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. It belongs to The Winter Offensive Collection.

Rarity

The M4A1-S | Guardian is a Classified-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~3.2% of the time.

Float and wear

The float value of the M4A1-S | Guardian runs from 0.00 to 0.50. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.

Price

The M4A1-S | Guardian (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $53.19. The Factory New copy is down 7.4% over 7 days and down 14.0% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $21.75 (Field-Tested) to $63.65 (Factory New).

Availability

32 marketplaces are quoting the M4A1-S | Guardian right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Released

The M4A1-S | Guardian first entered the game on Dec 18, 2013, when the Winter Offensive Weapon Case was released as part of Winter Offensive Update.

Versions

A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.

Community rating

Readers rate the M4A1-S | Guardian 4.0 out of 5 from 362 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Guardian (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -14.0% (30d).

24h-0.6%
7d-7.4%
30d-14.0%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-tier range ($53.19–$89.64).

BracketMid-tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Guardian (Factory New) has traded between $87.20 and $127.05. Today's price is 29% below that high.

High$127.05 Mar 26, 2026
Low$87.20 Oct 1, 2026
12 months$87.20–$127.05

Market Comparison

Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.

Timing Insight

Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.

M4A1-S stats

132384728
Damage per bullet, point blank · armor = kevlar + helmet
HitboxNo armorArmor
Head13292
Chest & arms3826
Stomach4733
Legs2828
Fire rate
600 RPM
Price
$2,900
Magazine
20 / 60
Move speed
225 u/s

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the M4A1-S | Guardian is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Guardian aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.50, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.

Prices for the M4A1-S | Guardian vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Winter Offensive Weapon Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the M4A1-S | Guardian are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.

Yes, all weapon skins including the M4A1-S | Guardian are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The M4A1-S | Guardian is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 7.4%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 14.0%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.

The M4A1-S | Guardian has averaged $144.10 over the past 60 days, against $156.80 over 90 days, $164.05 over 180 days and $151.83 over 360 days. It currently trades at $53.19, 65.0% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the M4A1-S | Guardian is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The M4A1-S | Guardian is part of The Winter Offensive Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been painted cobalt blue and stenciled with the CT logo on the magazine. I don't have to like you, I have to keep you safe - Carmen Cocinero, Extraction Expert." The Guardian finish on the M4A1-S is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Yes, 1 professional CS2 player currently has the M4A1-S | Guardian in their inventory — yuurih. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the M4A1-S | Guardian at $84.90. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The M4A1-S deals 38 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 132 to the head, 38 to the chest or arms, 47 to the stomach and 28 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.94 every 500 units.

Only without a helmet. A headshot does 132 to a bare head but 92 through a helmet, so a helmeted player needs 2 shots.