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October 22, 20265 min read

Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 3: pattern tiers, phases, and paint seeds

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

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 3 (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

3 tiers

Cataloged seeds

156+

Overview

The Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 3 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.

Tier 1

A perfect mix of aqua, cyan, and green tones.

Paint seeds

34418793105205256326341348380403422449468494517520+29 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Tier 2

Excellent cyan and aqua shine.

Paint seeds

11294684107136137141147150201224236278308345375395+35 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Tier 3

BTA (Better Than Average) pattern with plenty of aqua.

Paint seeds

21304364738089130145168172173181211223229249260+38 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 3?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/butterfly-knife-gamma-doppler-phase-3/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 3: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
11Tier 2Tier 2
21Tier 3Tier 3
29Tier 2Tier 2
30Tier 3Tier 3
34Tier 1Tier 1
41Tier 1Tier 1
43Tier 3Tier 3
46Tier 2Tier 2
64Tier 3Tier 3
73Tier 3Tier 3
80Tier 3Tier 3
84Tier 2Tier 2
87Tier 1Tier 1
89Tier 3Tier 3
93Tier 1Tier 1
105Tier 1Tier 1
107Tier 2Tier 2
130Tier 3Tier 3
136Tier 2Tier 2
137Tier 2Tier 2
141Tier 2Tier 2
145Tier 3Tier 3
147Tier 2Tier 2
150Tier 2Tier 2
168Tier 3Tier 3
172Tier 3Tier 3
173Tier 3Tier 3
181Tier 3Tier 3
201Tier 2Tier 2
205Tier 1Tier 1
211Tier 3Tier 3
223Tier 3Tier 3
224Tier 2Tier 2
229Tier 3Tier 3
236Tier 2Tier 2
249Tier 3Tier 3
256Tier 1Tier 1
260Tier 3Tier 3
278Tier 2Tier 2
282Tier 3Tier 3
283Tier 3Tier 3
295Tier 3Tier 3
308Tier 2Tier 2
313Tier 3Tier 3
314Tier 3Tier 3
326Tier 1Tier 1
341Tier 1Tier 1
345Tier 2Tier 2
348Tier 1Tier 1
358Tier 3Tier 3
375Tier 2Tier 2
377Tier 3Tier 3
380Tier 1Tier 1
381Tier 3Tier 3
395Tier 2Tier 2
396Tier 2Tier 2
399Tier 2Tier 2
401Tier 2Tier 2
403Tier 1Tier 1
422Tier 1Tier 1
428Tier 2Tier 2
430Tier 3Tier 3
435Tier 3Tier 3
447Tier 3Tier 3
449Tier 1Tier 1
455Tier 2Tier 2
458Tier 3Tier 3
462Tier 3Tier 3
465Tier 2Tier 2
466Tier 3Tier 3
468Tier 1Tier 1
482Tier 3Tier 3
486Tier 2Tier 2
488Tier 3Tier 3
494Tier 1Tier 1
508Tier 3Tier 3
511Tier 3Tier 3
514Tier 3Tier 3
517Tier 1Tier 1
520Tier 1Tier 1
521Tier 1Tier 1
525Tier 3Tier 3
527Tier 1Tier 1
536Tier 3Tier 3
550Tier 1Tier 1
566Tier 3Tier 3
568Tier 3Tier 3
571Tier 1Tier 1
572Tier 3Tier 3
575Tier 1Tier 1
576Tier 1Tier 1
577Tier 1Tier 1
583Tier 1Tier 1
597Tier 2Tier 2
599Tier 2Tier 2
601Tier 1Tier 1
608Tier 3Tier 3
636Tier 1Tier 1
639Tier 2Tier 2
640Tier 3Tier 3
648Tier 1Tier 1
651Tier 1Tier 1
657Tier 2Tier 2
664Tier 1Tier 1
665Tier 3Tier 3
668Tier 1Tier 1
677Tier 3Tier 3
686Tier 3Tier 3
690Tier 2Tier 2
703Tier 2Tier 2
712Tier 2Tier 2
714Tier 1Tier 1
726Tier 3Tier 3
742Tier 1Tier 1
745Tier 2Tier 2
747Tier 2Tier 2
749Tier 3Tier 3
751Tier 2Tier 2
754Tier 2Tier 2
759Tier 3Tier 3
763Tier 1Tier 1
781Tier 2Tier 2
789Tier 2Tier 2
793Tier 2Tier 2
798Tier 3Tier 3
800Tier 2Tier 2
807Tier 1Tier 1
813Tier 3Tier 3
824Tier 2Tier 2
825Tier 2Tier 2
827Tier 2Tier 2
834Tier 1Tier 1
838Tier 2Tier 2
840Tier 2Tier 2
848Tier 1Tier 1
849Tier 2Tier 2
856Tier 2Tier 2
872Tier 2Tier 2
881Tier 3Tier 3
891Tier 3Tier 3
892Tier 1Tier 1
897Tier 1Tier 1
910Tier 1Tier 1
911Tier 1Tier 1
914Tier 2Tier 2
917Tier 3Tier 3
925Tier 1Tier 1
936Tier 2Tier 2
940Tier 3Tier 3
943Tier 1Tier 1
944Tier 1Tier 1
956Tier 2Tier 2
961Tier 1Tier 1
968Tier 2Tier 2
975Tier 1Tier 1
981Tier 2Tier 2

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=butterfly-knife-gamma-doppler-phase-3&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 3?
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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