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M4A4 | The BattlestarFactory New$101.58
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M4A4 | The Battlestar (Factory New)

Market avg$102
M4A4 | The Battlestar (Factory New)
Moderate Demand4,258 listings11% vs avg
Listings4,25832 of 39 · just now
vs market avg11%avg $101.58
vs BUFF4.4%BUFF $95.11
7-day+1.2%$85.90$92.88
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+5.8% over 30 days-5.5% this week · -4.7% todayTrend: +5.8% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$85.8330-day high$102.93

Today at $86.941.3% above the month's floor.

Details
Float
0.00 – 0.64
ReleasedFeb 17, 2016 · Operation Wildfire
4.3(496)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest · Factory New
$90.91
DemandModerate Demand
Listings4,25832 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg11%avg $101.58
vs BUFF4.4%BUFF $95.11
7-day+1.2%$85.90$92.88
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Price History
24h
-4.7%
7d
-5.5%
$128.69
30d
+5.8%
$133.03
More periods
60d-21.9%$156.87
90d-29.9%$167.23
180d-85.0%$238.04
360d-93.4%$248.85
About

About the M4A4 | The Battlestar

The M4A4 | The Battlestar is a Covert-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the The Battlestar finish on the M4A4 — see All M4A4 skins.

Origin

The M4A4 | The Battlestar can be unboxed from the Operation Wildfire Case. It belongs to The Wildfire Collection.

Rarity

The M4A4 | The Battlestar is a Covert-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.64% of the time.

Float and wear

The float value of the M4A4 | The Battlestar runs from 0.00 to 0.64. 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 M4A4 | The Battlestar (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $101.58. It is down 5.5% over 7 days and up 5.8% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $31.35 (Field-Tested) to $101.58 (Factory New).

Availability

32 marketplaces are quoting the M4A4 | The Battlestar right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Community rating

Readers rate the M4A4 | The Battlestar 4.3 out of 5 from 496 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The M4A4 | The Battlestar (Factory New) shows a Bullish trend. +5.8% (30d).

24h-4.7%
7d-5.5%
30d+5.8%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-to-high tier range.

BracketMid-to-high tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Market Comparison

Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.

Timing Insight

Prices trending up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Factory New (FN) M4A4 | The Battlestar skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the The Battlestar pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.

The M4A4 | The Battlestar sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive The Battlestar design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Wildfire Collection, obtainable from the Operation Wildfire Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the M4A4, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

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 0.64, 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 M4A4 | The Battlestar vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Wildfire 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.

Yes, all weapon skins including the M4A4 | The Battlestar 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 M4A4 | The Battlestar is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 5.5%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 5.8%. Rising prices can indicate growing demand, reduced supply from case openings, or broader market-wide appreciation. Check the price chart above for detailed historical trends and to identify potential buying opportunities.

The M4A4 | The Battlestar has averaged $156.87 over the past 60 days, against $167.23 over 90 days, $238.04 over 180 days and $248.85 over 360 days. It currently trades at $101.58, 59.2% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the M4A4 | The Battlestar is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The M4A4 | The Battlestar is part of The Wildfire Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Wildfire 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 spray-painted in a zebra stripe pattern." The The Battlestar finish on the M4A4 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the M4A4 | The Battlestar at $90.91. 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.