StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Field-Tested)

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.

Field-Tested covers float values from 0.15 to 0.37 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Field-Tested copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Field-Tested is quoted at about $16.13 and the Minimal Wear at about $28.89, so the Minimal Wear costs 79% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Field-Tested) 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 StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Field-Tested) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 11.7%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 3.9%. 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 StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Field-Tested) has averaged $19.60 over the past 60 days, against $23.00 over 90 days, $27.08 over 180 days and $25.28 over 360 days. It currently trades at $16.13, 36.2% 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 StatTrak™ P250 | Cartel (Field-Tested) at $13.90. 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 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.