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October 22, 20266 min read

Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1: pattern tiers, phases, and paint seeds

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1: paint seed (0 to 999), Doppler / Gamma classification, 4 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like High Tier (Tier 1).

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1 (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

4 tiers

Cataloged seeds

185+

Overview

The Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1 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.

High Tier (Tier 1)

A deep, clean green-and-black pattern.

Paint seeds

105763111167273299323342343382414421431439512518549+18 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Tier 2

Excellent Phase 1 color spread.

Paint seeds

1822233779104117157176179187277289376389392416433+31 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Tier 3

BTA (Better Than Average) pattern.

Paint seeds

6123347768994103109154155161191210212227276285+30 seeds

Tier 41 category

Cataloged seeds for comparing listings with similar traits.

Tier 4

A solid Phase 1 market pattern.

Paint seeds

213043647380130145168172173181211223229249260282+34 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/butterfly-knife-gamma-doppler-phase-1/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
6Tier 3Tier 3
10Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
12Tier 3Tier 3
18Tier 2Tier 2
21Tier 4Tier 4
22Tier 2Tier 2
23Tier 2Tier 2
30Tier 4Tier 4
33Tier 3Tier 3
37Tier 2Tier 2
43Tier 4Tier 4
47Tier 3Tier 3
57Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
63Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
64Tier 4Tier 4
73Tier 4Tier 4
76Tier 3Tier 3
79Tier 2Tier 2
80Tier 4Tier 4
89Tier 3Tier 3
94Tier 3Tier 3
103Tier 3Tier 3
104Tier 2Tier 2
109Tier 3Tier 3
111Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
117Tier 2Tier 2
130Tier 4Tier 4
145Tier 4Tier 4
154Tier 3Tier 3
155Tier 3Tier 3
157Tier 2Tier 2
161Tier 3Tier 3
167Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
168Tier 4Tier 4
172Tier 4Tier 4
173Tier 4Tier 4
176Tier 2Tier 2
179Tier 2Tier 2
181Tier 4Tier 4
187Tier 2Tier 2
191Tier 3Tier 3
210Tier 3Tier 3
211Tier 4Tier 4
212Tier 3Tier 3
223Tier 4Tier 4
227Tier 3Tier 3
229Tier 4Tier 4
249Tier 4Tier 4
260Tier 4Tier 4
273Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
276Tier 3Tier 3
277Tier 2Tier 2
282Tier 4Tier 4
283Tier 4Tier 4
285Tier 3Tier 3
289Tier 2Tier 2
293Tier 3Tier 3
295Tier 4Tier 4
299Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
302Tier 3Tier 3
313Tier 4Tier 4
314Tier 4Tier 4
323Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
324Tier 3Tier 3
336Tier 3Tier 3
342Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
343Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
358Tier 4Tier 4
361Tier 3Tier 3
376Tier 2Tier 2
377Tier 4Tier 4
381Tier 4Tier 4
382Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
389Tier 2Tier 2
392Tier 2Tier 2
414Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
416Tier 2Tier 2
421Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
424Tier 3Tier 3
429Tier 3Tier 3
430Tier 4Tier 4
431Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
433Tier 2Tier 2
435Tier 4Tier 4
439Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
440Tier 3Tier 3
442Tier 3Tier 3
446Tier 2Tier 2
447Tier 4Tier 4
458Tier 3Tier 3
462Tier 4Tier 4
466Tier 4Tier 4
481Tier 3Tier 3
482Tier 4Tier 4
487Tier 2Tier 2
488Tier 4Tier 4
508Tier 4Tier 4
511Tier 4Tier 4
512Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
513Tier 3Tier 3
514Tier 4Tier 4
518Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
525Tier 4Tier 4
528Tier 2Tier 2
536Tier 4Tier 4
538Tier 3Tier 3
549Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
564Tier 3Tier 3
566Tier 4Tier 4
568Tier 4Tier 4
572Tier 4Tier 4
584Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
586Tier 3Tier 3
587Tier 2Tier 2
588Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
596Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
608Tier 4Tier 4
612Tier 3Tier 3
640Tier 4Tier 4
645Tier 2Tier 2
654Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
658Tier 2Tier 2
665Tier 4Tier 4
666Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
677Tier 4Tier 4
686Tier 4Tier 4
687Tier 3Tier 3
697Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
698Tier 2Tier 2
719Tier 3Tier 3
740Tier 2Tier 2
749Tier 3Tier 3
752Tier 2Tier 2
757Tier 2Tier 2
758Tier 2Tier 2
759Tier 4Tier 4
760Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
762Tier 3Tier 3
769Tier 2Tier 2
774Tier 2Tier 2
782Tier 3Tier 3
790Tier 3Tier 3
798Tier 4Tier 4
802Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
806Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
808Tier 2Tier 2
811Tier 2Tier 2
813Tier 4Tier 4
815Tier 2Tier 2
821Tier 2Tier 2
835Tier 2Tier 2
851Tier 2Tier 2
860Tier 3Tier 3
863Tier 2Tier 2
866Tier 2Tier 2
875Tier 3Tier 3
878Tier 3Tier 3
881Tier 4Tier 4
884Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
885Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
886Tier 2Tier 2
887Tier 3Tier 3
891Tier 4Tier 4
895Tier 2Tier 2
898Tier 3Tier 3
915Tier 3Tier 3
916Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
917Tier 4Tier 4
920Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
921Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
924Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
933Tier 2Tier 2
940Tier 4Tier 4
942Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
946Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
953Tier 3Tier 3
955Tier 2Tier 2
960Tier 3Tier 3
974Tier 2Tier 2
979Tier 2Tier 2
984Tier 2Tier 2
990Tier 2Tier 2
991Tier 1High Tier (Tier 1)
993Tier 2Tier 2
995Tier 2Tier 2

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=butterfly-knife-gamma-doppler-phase-1&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 Phase 1?
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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