Souvenir АК-47 | Картель (Battle-Scarred)

AK-47 | Cartel — a CS2 weapon skin with the CS:GO (legacy) model — is known for its distinctive, graphic “Cartel” finish. This AK-47 skin is part of the Counter-Strike community’s long-running love for loud, street-art-inspired designs, and it continues to draw attention in CS2 due to its bold pattern presentation and iconic placement on one of the franchise’s most popular rifles.

The skin is classified as Classified rarity, which generally means it is less common than standard consumer tiers, but far more attainable than higher legendary grades. While exact drop rates are not publicly specified in a reliable way for every case and region, Classified items are typically encountered less frequently than Mil-Spec or Restricted skins, making them a frequent target for players who want something rarer than everyday pulls.

AK-47 | Cartel is available across all major wear states: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred (float range 0.00–0.75). StatTrak is available, allowing kills to be tracked with the StatTrak counter. Souvenir is not available, so collectors typically focus on standard and StatTrak variants when searching for this finish.

Visually, the Cartel pattern brings a colorful, high-contrast look that stands out on the AK-47’s body. The skin uses Paint index: 394, and as with most patterned skins, the artwork can appear differently depending on the weapon’s wear and in-game condition. Overall, the finish is designed to be eye-catching both in match lighting and in inventory views.

Players can find AK-47 | Cartel through The Chroma Collection and specifically via the Chroma Case. Collectors often seek it because it belongs to one of the best-known early case lineups, and because Classified rarity balances visual impact with relatively practical collection goals compared to the rarest tiers.

In community perception, Cartel is widely treated as a “statement” AK skin—popular with players who want a non-minimal, branded-style design and with viewers who enjoy bold patterns. Its continued relevance in CS2, paired with StatTrak availability and multiple wear options, makes it a frequent recommendation for players building AK loadouts that look distinctive while still feeling grounded in classic Counter-Strike aesthetics.