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October 22, 20265 min read

Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald: pattern tiers, phases, and paint seeds

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald: paint seed (0 to 999), Doppler / Gamma classification, 3 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like Max Emerald (Tier 1).

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

3 tiers

Cataloged seeds

120+

Overview

The Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald belongs to the Doppler family. Beyond the phase, the paint seed changes the pink, red, green, or black on the blade.

Tiers like Pink Galaxy or max coverage come from community mapping. Tier 1 marks the most eye-catching patterns with the most liquidity on the secondary market.

What a paint seed is and why it matters

The paint seed (pattern index) is a whole number, usually 0 to 999, fixed when the item is created. It has nothing to do with float. Two identical weapons can have different seeds and different prices on this skin.

Check the seed through the inspect link on Steam. On CubeSKINs, the seed is read automatically along with float and stickers when you get a quote for your inventory or browse the marketplace.

This is the catalog behind our quotes and inspector. Names like Blue Gem Tier 1, Full Fade, or Pink Galaxy follow the community's international conventions.

Tier 11 category

The most sought-after patterns and, in general, the most expensive on this skin.

Max Emerald (Tier 1)

Peak green on the Butterfly, with no texture shadows in the middle of the blade.

Paint seeds

6027215380724141704576281468664503242771874374420965+4 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Clean Emerald (Tier 2)

A very clean blade that keeps the look of a solid gem.

Paint seeds

29363953121134159224291330344385393422428467494557+15 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Standard Emerald (Tier 3)

Excellent Emerald finish with minimal smoke detail.

Paint seeds

61530445556598286105110126128135136147151155+25 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/butterfly-knife-gamma-doppler-emerald/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
6Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
15Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
29Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
30Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
36Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
39Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
41Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
44Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
53Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
55Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
56Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
59Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
72Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
82Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
86Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
92Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
105Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
110Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
121Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
126Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
128Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
134Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
135Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
136Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
147Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
151Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
153Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
155Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
159Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
180Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
184Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
221Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
224Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
241Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
242Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
252Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
262Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
281Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
291Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
300Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
330Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
338Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
344Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
350Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
362Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
374Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
385Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
393Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
398Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
401Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
420Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
422Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
428Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
445Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
460Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
467Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
468Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
491Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
494Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
503Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
557Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
576Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
583Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
589Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
602Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
609Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
623Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
628Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
630Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
651Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
664Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
668Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
681Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
683Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
696Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
697Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
701Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
703Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
704Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
762Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
771Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
788Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
793Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
799Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
806Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
807Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
832Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
871Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
874Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
880Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
882Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
888Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
897Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
910Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
946Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
965Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
966Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)
990Tier 3Standard Emerald (Tier 3)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=butterfly-knife-gamma-doppler-emerald&seed=NUM

How tier affects price

A rare tier doesn't replace float, stickers, or liquidity, but it can multiply the value. On Case Hardened and Fade, the gap between a common seed and a Tier 1 shows up when you compare prices on Buff163. When you sell, list the right seed. When you buy, confirm the tier before paying a premium.

The bigger picture: how to price CS2 skins and what float means in CS2.

More pattern guides

Tier and paint seed FAQ

What does Tier 1 mean on the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald?
Tier 1 groups the most valued paint seeds for this skin in the CubeSKINs catalog, usually the cleanest looks or the ones with the most color (Blue Gem, Full Fade, Pink Galaxy, and similar). Tier 1 seeds tend to be less liquid and priced above the model's average.
How do I check my skin's paint seed?
Use the item's inspect link on Steam or a compatible tool. The pattern index shows up in the item's metadata. On CubeSKINs, the inventory quote and the marketplace read seed, float, and stickers automatically when the item is available.
Does the tier change if I play with the skin?
No. The paint seed and its tier are fixed from the moment the item is created. The float doesn't change either. Only applying or scraping stickers changes the visible attributes.
Can I sell a skin with a rare pattern on CubeSKINs?
Yes. Cataloged patterns are part of the quote analysis. For premium tiers, also compare similar listings on the marketplace and, if needed, ask for a human review on the sale to make sure the seed was recognized.

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