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October 22, 20266 min read

Gut | Case Hardened: Blue Gem, Tier 1, and paint seeds explained

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Gut | Case Hardened: paint seed (0 to 999), Case Hardened / Blue Gem classification, 6 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like Max Blue - Bluegem #1.

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Gut | Case Hardened (Case Hardened / Blue Gem).

Family

Case Hardened / Blue Gem

Tier levels

4 tiers

Cataloged seeds

94+

Overview

The Gut | Case Hardened uses Case Hardened: blue, gold, and purple shift based on the paint seed (0 to 999). Collectors rank seeds into tiers, and the lower the tier, the rarer and pricier the look tends to be.

Mostly blue means Blue Gem. Mostly gold means Gold Gem. Tier 1 holds the cleanest examples, the ones that show up at auctions.

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 13 categories

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

Max Blue - Bluegem #1

Playside fully covered in blue, the most expensive pattern

Paint seeds

567

Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)

Playside covered in pure blue, with almost no spots

Paint seeds

96212560647

Golg Gem

Mostly gold, with small blue patches

Paint seeds

837

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)

Mostly blue on the front face, with light touches of gold

Paint seeds

165799140171591215977723997644870724232939384974730218+4 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)

Mostly blue on the front face, with light touches of gold

Paint seeds

756504047772997183686691552540388953245466272776758+6 seeds

Tier 41 category

Cataloged seeds for comparing listings with similar traits.

High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)

Mostly blue on the front face, with light touches of gold

Paint seeds

8176629483219316728642089087561982692435342759965998+24 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Gut | Case Hardened?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/gut-case-hardened/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Gut | Case Hardened: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
9Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
37Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
40Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
45Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
50Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
53Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
60Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)
66Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
81Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
86Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
92Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
125Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)
140Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
165Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
167Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
171Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
175Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
193Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
202Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
213Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
215Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
218Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
232Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
245Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
272Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
286Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
294Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
342Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
350Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
360Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
384Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
388Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
417Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
420Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
426Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
428Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
435Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
466Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
476Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
477Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
510Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
514Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
525Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
539Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
540Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
549Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
552Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
567Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem #1
584Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
591Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
619Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
639Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
644Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
647Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)
662Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
691Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
723Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
724Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
729Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
730Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
743Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
752Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
756Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
758Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
759Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
766Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
776Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
785Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
795Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
799Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
806Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
808Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
826Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
829Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
832Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
836Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
837Tier 1Golg Gem
870Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
875Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
890Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
906Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
920Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
922Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
928Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
939Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
953Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
962Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)
965Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
971Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
974Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
977Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
979Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
997Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
998Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=gut-case-hardened&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 Gut | Case Hardened?
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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