SG 553 | Waves Perforated

The SG 553 | Waves Perforated is a CS2 weapon skin built around a modern, wave-themed finish that stands out on the SG 553’s elongated profile. It is part of the The Lake Collection, connecting it to a broader set of themed skins introduced through CS:GO/CS2 collection updates and subsequent availability in CS2-compatible inventories.

As a Consumer Grade skin, Waves Perforated is generally considered more accessible than higher-rarity options. While exact drop rates aren’t publicly confirmed, Consumer Grade items are typically among the more commonly found skins within their source pools (collections, souvenir packages, and container drops tied to those releases).

You can find this skin in multiple wear conditions, reflecting its float range of 0.06 to 0.8. The available wears are: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this particular skin, but Souvenir is available, making it a potential target for collectors who prefer tournament-marked variants.

Visually, the Waves Perforated pattern (paint index 136) delivers a repeating wave design with a perforated or cut-out feel, giving the skin a textured, layered look rather than a flat print. On the SG 553, the wave motif helps create a dynamic flow across the weapon model, and the appearance can shift slightly depending on wear level and the condition of the finish.

To obtain SG 553 | Waves Perforated, you can look through sources tied to its collection and tournament packages. It appears in The Lake Collection and is found in these souvenir containers: DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package and EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package. This makes it especially relevant for players who track older CS souvenir drops in addition to standard collection hunting.

In the community, Waves Perforated is often appreciated for its clean pattern identity and distinctive wave styling on the SG 553. As a mid-tier rarity skin, it’s commonly chosen by players who want visual flair without stepping into rare pricing categories, while collectors may value it for its Souvenir availability and inclusion in The Lake Collection.