USP-S | Guardian (Field-Tested)
A fan favorite from Counter-Strike Source, the Silenced USP Pistol has a detachable silencer that gives shots less recoil while suppressing attention-getting noise. It has been painted cobalt blue and stenciled with the CT logo on the magazine.
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The USP-S | Guardian is a CS2 weapon skin with a distinctive, tactical aesthetic built on the CS:GO legacy model. It’s part of the Phoenix Collection, tying it to the same broader content era and visual language as other Operation-era drops. With the Paint index: 290, the skin’s pattern alignment is consistent across releases, helping it retain a recognizable look for collectors and players.
This USP-S skin is classified as Restricted, meaning it’s positioned above the most common tiers while still being attainable through active CS2 markets and case openings. While exact drop probabilities are not publicly guaranteed in a way that can be universally verified for every account and time, Restricted items typically fall into the middle-to-upper range of drop likelihoods compared with Mil-Spec and lower rarities. As with all case contents, your chance of receiving it depends on the specific container odds and overall pool composition.
You can find the USP-S | Guardian in these wear levels: Factory New (0.00), Minimal Wear and Field-Tested within the overall float range of 0.00–0.38. StatTrak® availability is Yes, allowing the weapon to track kills in-game. There is no Souvenir version for this skin, so collectors seeking event-specific Souvenir variants should look elsewhere within the Operation Phoenix lineup.
Visually, the skin uses the Guardian finish/pattern, designed to stand out while still fitting the USP-S’s compact, defensive profile. The finish emphasizes clean contrast and a controlled, pattern-driven appearance rather than a fully “wild” graphic style. Because the USP-S uses a limited surface area, even subtle differences between wears can be noticeable, making condition especially important for appearance-focused buyers.
To obtain the USP-S | Guardian, look to its original container ecosystem: it is found in the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. It also belongs to the Phoenix Collection, giving players a clear pathway for collection building alongside other Phoenix Collection skins and themed drops.
Among the community, USP-S | Guardian is often valued for being a well-balanced Restricted-tier option—visually interesting without being overly flashy. Its StatTrak support adds practical appeal for players who want both looks and in-game tracking, while the Restricted rarity keeps it attractive for collectors who want a step up from common skins without jumping to the highest-tier pricing brackets.
