STP250 | Cartel$17.50Rarely Traded230 listings−38% vs avg
Float pricingFN$88.13
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Trend+23.1% over 30 daysTrend: +23.1% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $54.79 — the lowest it has been all month.
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About the P250 | Cartel
From the gameIt has been engraved with skeletons, flowers and serpents. One little squeeze turns every morning into the Day of the Dead.
The P250 | Cartel is a Classified-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Cartel finish on the P250 — see All P250 skins.
Origin
The P250 | Cartel can be unboxed from the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case. It belongs to The Vanguard Collection.
Rarity
The P250 | Cartel 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 P250 | Cartel runs from 0.00 to 0.75. 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 P250 | Cartel (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $17.50. The Factory New copy is up 31.0% over 7 days and up 23.1% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $9.06 (Field-Tested) to $32.12 (Factory New).
Availability
32 marketplaces are quoting the P250 | Cartel right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The P250 | Cartel first entered the game on Nov 11, 2014, when the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case was released as part of Operation Vanguard.
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 P250 | Cartel 4.1 out of 5 from 199 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Factory New) shows a Strongly bullish trend. +23.1% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the affordable range ($17.50–$88.13).
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Factory New) has traded between $61.90 and $111.71. Today's price is 21% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
P250 stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 152 | 97 |
| Chest & arms | 38 | 24 |
| Stomach | 47 | 30 |
| Legs | 28 | 28 |
- Fire rate
- 400 RPM
- Price
- $300
- Magazine
- 13 / 39
- Move speed
- 240 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the P250 | Cartel is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Cartel 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 0.75, 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 P250 | Cartel vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Vanguard 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 P250 | Cartel 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 P250 | Cartel 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 P250 | Cartel is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 31.0%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 23.1%. 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 P250 | Cartel has averaged $99.61 over the past 60 days, against $102.92 over 90 days, $121.63 over 180 days and $106.36 over 360 days. It currently trades at $17.50, 83.5% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the P250 | Cartel is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The P250 | Cartel is part of The Vanguard Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Vanguard 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 engraved with skeletons, flowers and serpents. One little squeeze turns every morning into the Day of the Dead." The Cartel finish on the P250 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 40+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the P250 | Cartel at $54.79. 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 P250 deals 38 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 152 to the head, 38 to the chest or arms, 47 to the stomach and 28 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.9 every 500 units.
Only without a helmet. A headshot does 152 to a bare head but 97 through a helmet, so a helmeted player needs 2 shots.
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