Butterfly Fade Patterns
Not all knives from Counter-Strike have sparked as much excitement as the introduction of the Butterfly in 2014. Its unique opening animation and top-notch design instantly won over players, making it a must-have blade. Since its release, the Butterfly knife has received 25 eye-catching skins. While all of them have their own charm, only the Fade stands out, capturing the hearts of all CS2 fans across the board.
With its vibrant color palette and extreme rarity, the Butterfly Fade has become an object of desire for collectors, traders, and casual players alike. But how do you go about choosing the best Butterfly Fade pattern? Our guide is here to help you navigate this decision and pick out the perfect option for your inventory.
What is Special About the Butterfly Fade Skins?
The Butterfly Fade pattern combines striking shades of purple, yellow, and pink. When a player opens a case containing this skin, it randomly generates a seed index, a number that determines the ratio of colors on the blade.
There are nearly 1000 Butterfly Fade patterns, and while all are valuable, some stand out as being rarer and more expensive. Collectors typically seek out two unique Butterfly Fade patterns:
- The Full Yellow Fade (also known as Mango Fade): A pattern dominated almost entirely by yellow.
- 100% Full Fade: A pattern mainly covered in purple and pink.
While already a highly valuable item, the float value of the Fade skins ranges only from 0.00 (FN) to 0.08 (MW), with the latter sometimes being even more expensive due to the rarity. While the presence of scratches on the blade’s coverage can reduce its value, they are typically hard to spot in Minimal Wear condition.
Butterfly Fade Pattern Seeds
You can’t predict or change the seeds of Butterfly knife Fade patterns they get from the case. As a rule, the closer a pattern gets to 100% Fade (with no gray areas), the more valuable and rare the skin is. Nonetheless, when it comes to the Butterfly knives, it stands to mention that the Mango Fade pattern is also a fan favorite in the CS2 community, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for that one too.
If you're not concerned with the blade’s float, rarity, and value, it’s a good idea to explore mid-tier Butterfly Fade patterns. Here’s a breakdown of some options:
100% Full Fade
Factory New, Pattern #205, Price: $9,700
We’ll kick off with the most attractive CS2 Butterfly knife Fade patterns. Despite slight differences, all the blades from this category feature large purple tips, the middle section covered in red, and a hint of yellow near the handle.
You can find some 100% Butterfly Fade knives on the market, but you should be prepared that their price will hit your pockets. Depending on the skin’s condition and pattern seed, the cost can reach nearly $9,700. However, given the steady price increase of this blade’s price, purchasing such a rare skin may be a smart investment.
Percentages | Patterns |
100% | 601, 41, 87, 93, 326, 341, 348, 403, 468, 520, 527, 575, 897, 583, 636, 911, 651, 742, 763, 807, 205, 892, 910, 961 |
98–99% Fake Fade
Factory New, Pattern #396, Price: $4,500
This group of CS2 Butterfly fade patterns is often called “fake” because fraudsters frequently market these blades from the tablet below as 100% Fade skins. The tricky part is that it’s almost impossible to tell the difference between 99% and 98% Fade knives from the Full Fade. Fortunately, you can always check the pattern index in-game when reviewing the Butterfly knife.
Nonetheless, if you manage to find one of these skins at a reasonable price, it might be worth picking up. The average price for these knives is around $4,500, depending on their condition and trading platform.
Percentages | Patterns |
99% | 428, 34, 84, 105, 107, 396, 147, 150, 201, 256, 345, 375, 380, 968, 399, 422, 449, 486, 747, 494, 517, 521, 550, 571, 576, 577, 639, 648, 664, 944, 668, 824, 714, 745, 754, 793, 800, 825, 834, 848, 856, 872, 914, 925, 936, 943, 975, 981 |
98% | 447, 29, 43, 46, 64, 80, 136, 137, 141, 172, 173, 224, 229, 249, 278, 308, 313, 314, 358, 395, 401, 838, 435, 455, 462, 465, 482, 572, 597, 599, 608, 781, 640, 657, 690, 703, 11, 712, 726, 751, 789, 827, 840, 849, 881, 236, 917, 956 |
95–97%
Factory New, Pattern #940, Price: $3,600
This group includes the blades with 97-95% Fade patterns. The difference between the Full Butterfly Fade in CS2 and these knives is noticeable, as the purple tip is much smaller, and there’s more yellow near the handle. Still, expect to pay $3,600 or even more to obtain any skin from the list below.
Percentages | Patterns |
97% | 282, 21, 6, 12, 30, 73, 76, 89, 94, 103, 130, 145, 168, 211, 223, 260, 283, 295, 302, 377, 381, 181, 430, 915, 440, 458, 488, 508, 677, 511, 514, 525, 536, 564, 566, 568, 665, 686, 466, 749, 759, 790, 798, 813, 887, 891, 940 |
96% | 210, 22, 33, 37, 47, 109, 154, 155, 157, 161, 191, 212, 227, 960, 285, 293, 324, 336, 361, 392, 424, 429, 433, 442, 446, 487, 762, 513, 538, 276, 586, 587, 612, 687, 698, 719, 752, 782, 811, 815, 860, 863, 875, 481, 878, 898, 953, 979 |
95% | 299, 18, 23, 57, 79, 104, 111, 117, 176, 179, 187, 273, 277, 984, 289, 312, 382, 389, 416, 421, 528, 658, 596, 645, 697, 740, 757, 376, 758, 821, 769, 774, 802, 808, 835, 851, 866, 886, 895, 916, 921, 933, 955, 974, 990, 993, 995 |
50/50 (90–94%)
Factory New, Pattern #305, Price: $3,200
Now we move to the cheaper Butterfly Fade skins. Starting from 94% to 90%, there are no signs of the purple tip. At the same time, the blade is almost equally divided between yellow and pink, with a small gray area near the handle. Although these patterns aren't particularly special, their price still hovers around $3,200, which is relatively high compared to other skins.
Percentages | Patterns |
94% | 414, 2, 63, 114, 118, 163, 167, 240, 251, 291, 298, 301, 318, 323, 342, 431, 633, 437, 453, 470, 491, 946, 512, 518, 549, 556, 584, 588, 78, 592, 604, 654, 666, 737, 801, 804, 806, 864, 884, 885, 901, 902, 912, 920, 760, 924, 942, 991 |
93% | 271, 10, 50, 53, 61, 65, 97, 67, 95, 139, 140, 175, 228, 841, 255, 272, 294, 300, 343, 357, 379, 390, 427, 439, 475, 554, 573, 617, 695, 641, 661, 676, 729, 734, 735, 738, 828, 829, 837, 903, 904, 947, 950, 964, 967, 38, 978, 996 |
92% | 850, 19, 51, 91, 69, 82, 85, 133, 207, 214, 297, 327, 346, 347, 363, 365, 533, 548, 567, 613, 619, 700, 625, 629, 644, 718, 722, 741, 765, 778, 797, 799, 814, 819, 823, 830, 831, 25, 847, 200, 870, 877, 889, 900, 905, 963, 970 |
91% | 52, 26, 36, 40, 55, 56, 70, 74, 86, 123, 124, 128, 192, 199, 215, 245, 257, 264, 724, 267, 270, 239, 322, 350, 367, 836, 460, 501, 524, 543, 565, 615, 620, 635, 643, 662, 707, 713, 775, 786, 842, 879, 880, 888, 906, 932, 938, 957 |
90% | 704, 15, 81, 92, 99, 100, 120, 495, 144, 158, 225, 247, 261, 288, 305, 316, 319, 331, 366, 391, 418, 426, 35, 474, 500, 965, 503, 505, 509, 563, 581, 609, 833, 618, 622, 623, 671, 682, 755, 768, 771, 779, 882, 934, 937, 945, 985, 987 |
70/30 (81–89%)
Factory New, Pattern #614, Price: $3,200
If you can’t find the pattern of the knife in any of this guide’s tables, it likely falls into the group containing skins from 89% to 81% Fade. The key feature of this category is the high percentage of the yellow on the blade. The price for the 70/30 Fade doesn’t significantly differ from the 50/50 Fade, so you can expect to pay around $3,200 or even more for one of these knives.
80% Butterfly Mango Fade
Factory New, Pattern #541, Price: $10,000
Finally, many people believe that this is the best Butterfly Fade pattern. It’s called the Mango Fade due to the bright yellow color covering nearly the entire blade. Just like the Full Fade, this is an extremely rare skin (with an unboxing chance of approximately 0.00000054%), but fortunately, you can find it being traded on third-party platforms. However, the starting price for this blade is $10,000.
How to Get CS2 Butterfly Fade Skins?
There are two ways to obtain a Butterfly Fade knife:
- Open the case. Simply purchase an Operation Breakout Weapon Case and open it. However, be prepared to open many, as the chance of getting any knife from the case is only 0.26%, and there's no guarantee it will be a Butterfly Fade.
- Visit the trading platform. There are dozens of Butterfly Fade skins trading on various platforms, so you can simply browse for the most attractive deal and buy it from another CS2 player.
Conclusion
The Butterfly Fade blade is one of the most expensive skins in the game. However, if you’re looking to stand out during the matches or make a solid investment in Counter-Strike items, this awesome knife is definitely worth considering.
