STSG 553 | PulseWell-Worn$4.04
Slow Mover462 listings−13% vs avg
Float pricingWW$4.04
SkinsMonkey— — no trade quote for this item
CS.Money$3.54 — site trade price
TradeIt$6.51 — site trade price
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DMarket$2.67 — exchange priceShow 4 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-9.4% over 30 daysTrend: -9.4% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $3.50 — 4.1% below the month's ceiling.
The Phoenix Collection
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FT$3.48
Skinport13% off. 
BS$3.36
BUFF Market12% off. 
MW$10.70
CSFloat11% off. MW$10.86CS.Money10% off. BS$3.51Skinswap9% off. 
WW$3.66
Lisskins9% off. WW$3.66
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About the SG 553 | Pulse
From the gameIt has been painted with a hydrographic of bold fuchsia fragments. Striking colors for a striking weapon.
The SG 553 | Pulse is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Pulse finish on the SG 553 — see All SG 553 skins.
Origin
The SG 553 | Pulse can be unboxed from the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. It belongs to The Phoenix Collection.
Rarity
The SG 553 | Pulse is a Restricted-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~15.98% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the SG 553 | Pulse runs from 0.10 to 0.60. With a minimum float of 0.10 it never drops in Factory New; the cleanest wear is Minimal Wear. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more. This page is the Well-Worn copy, 0.37–0.44 on that scale.
Price
The SG 553 | Pulse (Well-Worn) has an aggregate market price of about $4.04. It is down 0.7% over 7 days and down 9.4% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $2.33 (Battle-Scarred) to $5.35 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
28 marketplaces are quoting the SG 553 | Pulse right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The SG 553 | Pulse first entered the game on Feb 20, 2014, when the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case was released as part of Operation Phoenix.
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 SG 553 | Pulse 3.7 out of 5 from 2,177 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The StatTrak™ SG 553 | Pulse (Well-Worn) shows a Bearish trend. -9.4% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $3.57 and $5.51. Today's price is 27% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
SG 553 stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 120 | 120 |
| Chest & arms | 30 | 30 |
| Stomach | 37 | 37 |
| Legs | 22 | 22 |
- Fire rate
- 545 RPM
- Price
- $3,000
- Magazine
- 30 / 90
- Move speed
- 210 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the SG 553 | Pulse is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Pulse 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.
Well-Worn covers float values from 0.37 to 0.44 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Well-Worn copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Well-Worn is quoted at about $4.04 and the Field-Tested at about $4.04, so the Field-Tested costs 0% 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™ SG 553 | Pulse (Well-Worn) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Phoenix 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 SG 553 | Pulse 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 SG 553 | Pulse 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™ SG 553 | Pulse (Well-Worn) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 0.7%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 9.4%. 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™ SG 553 | Pulse (Well-Worn) has averaged $4.62 over the past 60 days, against $5.43 over 90 days, $6.48 over 180 days and $5.76 over 360 days. It currently trades at $4.04, 29.9% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the SG 553 | Pulse is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The SG 553 | Pulse is part of The Phoenix Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Phoenix 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 with a hydrographic of bold fuchsia fragments. Striking colors for a striking weapon." The Pulse finish on the SG 553 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, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the StatTrak™ SG 553 | Pulse (Well-Worn) at $3.52. 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 SG 553 deals 30 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 120 to the head, 30 to the chest or arms, 37 to the stomach and 22 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.98 every 500 units.
Yes. The SG 553 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 114 m (4,500 units).
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