SVM4A4 | The Emperor$230.33Souvenir M4A4 | The Emperor
Rarely Traded18 listings−5% vs avg
Float pricingFN$573.66
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Trend-72.6% over 30 daysTrend: -72.6% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $546.88 — the lowest it has been all month.
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About the M4A4 | The Emperor
From the gameIt has been custom painted using the Emperor tarot card as inspiration. Lead with your head, even if it means ignoring your heart.
The M4A4 | The Emperor is a Covert-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the The Emperor finish on the M4A4 — see All M4A4 skins.
Origin
The M4A4 | The Emperor can be unboxed from the Prisma Case. It belongs to The Prisma Collection.
Rarity
The M4A4 | The Emperor 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 Emperor runs from 0.00 to 0.80. 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 Emperor (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $230.33. The Factory New copy is down 1.1% over 7 days and down 72.6% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $54.53 (Battle-Scarred) to $243.32 (Factory New).
Availability
15 marketplaces are quoting the M4A4 | The Emperor right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The M4A4 | The Emperor first entered the game on Mar 13, 2019, when the Prisma Case was released.
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. A Souvenir version drops from CS2 Major matches, with gold stickers for the event, the teams and the MVP; it is rarer than the standard skin.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The Souvenir M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) shows a Strongly bearish trend. -72.6% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($230.33–$573.66).
Traded Range
Since August 2026, the Souvenir M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) has traded between $572.97 and $2,260.83. Today's price is 75% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
M4A4 stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 132 | 92 |
| Chest & arms | 33 | 23 |
| Stomach | 41 | 28 |
| Legs | 24 | 24 |
- Fire rate
- 667 RPM
- Price
- $2,900
- Magazine
- 30 / 120
- Move speed
- 225 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
The M4A4 | The Emperor sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive The Emperor design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Prisma Collection, obtainable from the Prisma 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 0.80, 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 Emperor vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Prisma 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.
Investment potential depends on several factors. The M4A4 | The Emperor is from The Prisma Collection (Prisma Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the M4A4 | The Emperor has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir M4A4 | The Emperor cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.
Yes, all weapon skins including the M4A4 | The Emperor 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 Emperor is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 1.1%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 72.6%. 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 M4A4 | The Emperor is part of The Prisma Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Prisma Case. Souvenir versions drop exclusively during CS2 Major tournament matches. 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 custom painted using the Emperor tarot card as inspiration. Lead with your head, even if it means ignoring your heart." The The Emperor finish on the M4A4 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Yes, 4 professional CS2 players currently have the M4A4 | The Emperor in their inventory, including flameZ, w0nderful and karrigan. 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, SkinSwap currently has the lowest price for the M4A4 | The Emperor at $546.88. 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 M4A4 deals 33 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 132 to the head, 33 to the chest or arms, 41 to the stomach and 24 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.97 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.
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