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October 22, 20265 min read

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

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Skeleton 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 Skeleton Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

3 tiers

Cataloged seeds

150+

Overview

The Skeleton 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)

Flawless solid green coverage on the Skeleton knife.

Paint seeds

2987101152159171208244330375398401403456577578607648+6 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Clean Emerald (Tier 2)

Excellent Emerald finish with minimal interference from the phase.

Paint seeds

92107129150242278281306407417420426449452461469494497+27 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Bright Emerald (Tier 3)

High-grade Emerald finish with some texture detail.

Paint seeds

1115162638414881127141147165169180199207215236+63 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

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

Paint seeds cataloged for Skeleton Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
11Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
15Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
16Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
26Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
29Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
38Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
41Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
48Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
81Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
87Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
92Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
101Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
107Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
127Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
129Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
141Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
147Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
150Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
152Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
159Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
165Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
169Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
171Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
180Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
199Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
207Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
208Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
215Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
236Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
239Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
242Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
244Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
252Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
261Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
274Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
278Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
279Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
281Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
306Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
330Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
345Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
346Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
350Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
351Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
367Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
375Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
396Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
398Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
401Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
403Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
405Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
406Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
407Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
417Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
420Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
422Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
426Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
428Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
449Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
452Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
456Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
460Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
461Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
468Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
469Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
476Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
494Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
497Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
500Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
502Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
503Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
544Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
548Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
550Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
555Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
556Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
557Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
562Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
563Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
572Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
576Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
577Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
578Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
594Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
601Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
607Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
609Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
614Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
615Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
620Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
621Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
622Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
628Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
636Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
637Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
643Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
644Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
646Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
647Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
648Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
649Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
653Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
659Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
660Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
664Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
671Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
681Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
683Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
690Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
696Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
701Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
704Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
706Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
707Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
708Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
712Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
721Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
728Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
732Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
743Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
766Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
767Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
768Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
771Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
777Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
785Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
789Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
792Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
793Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
800Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
807Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
826Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
832Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
836Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
837Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
838Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
841Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
872Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
874Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
890Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
908Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
910Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
932Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
936Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
940Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
965Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
966Tier 3Bright Emerald (Tier 3)
971Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)
977Tier 2Clean Emerald (Tier 2)
985Tier 1Max Emerald (Tier 1)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=skeleton-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 Skeleton 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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