The IEM Melbourne 2025 tournament brought Counter-Strike fans not only thrilling matches and unpredictable outcomes but also showcased an incredible variety of expensive and rare skins used by top players. The professional CS scene has long been a space where not only skill and tactics matter, but also style. We love this game not just for its breathtaking moments on the maps but also for its visual side — the bright, unique, and sometimes insanely expensive skins that add a special charm to the gameplay.
ZywOo (Team Vitality) $49.718
ZywOo once again confirmed his star status by earning the tournament MVP. His choice of skins reflects elegance and style.
- USP-S | Kill Confirmed (Factory New)
Collection: Shadow Case
Price: around $200
- Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Factory New)
Collection: Chroma Case
Price: around $20,000
- M4A1-S | Fade (Factory New)
Collection: Sports & Field Collection
Price: around $533.30
- Sport Gloves | Vice (Factory New)
Collection: Glove Case
Price: around $13,400
- AWP | Gungnir (Factory New)
Collection: The Norse Collection
Price: over $15,400
- Glock-18 | Vogue (Field-Tested)
Collection: Prisma 2 Collection
Price: around $5
- AK-47 | The Empress (Factory New)
Collection: Spectrum 2 Collection
Price: around $180
At the tournament, he posted an impressive 1.43 overall rating.
His standout performance came on Nuke, where his team defeated The MongolZ 13:3. On that map, he led the scoreboard with 22 kills and achieved a remarkable 2.14 rating.
Grim (Complexity) $9.376
Grim showcased an aggressive playstyle that was reflected in his skin choices.
- Glock-18 | Gamma Doppler (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Gamma Case
Price: around $290
- Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono (Field-Tested)
Collection: Glove Case
Price: around $6,000
- StatTrak™ AK-47 | Fire Serpent (Field-Tested)
Collection: Operation Bravo Case
Price: around $2,000
- StatTrak™ USP-S | Kill Confirmed (Factory New)
Collection: Shadow Case
Price: around $620
- M4A1-S | Fade (Factory New)
Collection: Sports & Field Collection
Price: around $466
He finished the tournament with a 1.35 rating overall.
His top performance came on Anubis, where he helped secure a 22–13 win over paiN and posted a tournament-high 1.88 rating.
m0NESY (Falcons) $48.730
The young prodigy m0NESY impressed not only with his gameplay but also with his rare skin selection.
- StatTrak™ Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo (Factory New)
Collection: The Arms Deal Collection
Price: around $452
- Karambit | Gamma Doppler (Factory New)
Collection: Gamma Case
Price: around $20,600
- Sport Gloves | Vice (Factory New)
Collection: Glove Case
Price: around $13,470
- StatTrak™ AK-47 | Redline (Factory New)
Collection: The Fracture Collection
Price: around $55
- AWP | Dragon Lore (Factory New)
Collection: Cobblestone Collection
Price: around $13,770
- M4A1-S | Vaporwave (Factory New)
Collection: Control Collection
Price: around $183
- USP-S | Kill Confirmed (Factory New)
Collection: Shadow Case
Price: around $200
He posted a 1.28 rating throughout the tournament.
His standout map was Dust2 versus NAVI, where he recorded a 19–8 performance and earned a 1.89 rating.
Regali (FlyQuest) $62.491
Regali combined classic skins with bright accents.
- USP-S | Kill Confirmed (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Shadow Case
Price: around $94
- M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby (Factory New)
Collection: Chroma Case
Price: around $16,840
- Sport Gloves | Pandora’s Box (Factory New)
Collection: Glove Case
Price: around $45,400
- M4A1-S | Cyrex (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Price: around $34
- AWP | Asiimov (Well-Worn)
Collection: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
Price: around $109
- Glock-18 | Water Elemental (Factory New)
Collection: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Price: around $14
- AK-47 | Neon Rider (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Horizon Case
Price: around $96
Although he and his team were eliminated from the tournament, his individual level remained high, ending with a 1.24 rating.
His best map was Dust2 against Virtus.pro, where he delivered a 23–11 performance and an outstanding 2.04 rating.
NiKo (Falcons) $11.771
NiKo maintains a balance between classic and modern skins.
- Glock-18 | Fade (Factory New)
Collection: The Arms Deal Collection
Price: around $1,650
- Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Glove Case
Price: around $8,530
- Skeleton Knife | Slaughter (Factory New)
Collection: Spectrum Case
Price: around $940
- StatTrak™ AK-47 | Redline (Well-Worn)
Collection: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
Price: around $60
- StatTrak™ USP-S | Printstream (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Operation Broken Fang Case
Price: around $157
- Souvenir M4A4 | Radiation Hazard (Well-Worn)
Collection: The Nuke Collection
Price: around $40
- M4A1-S | Printstream (Minimal Wear)
Collection: Operation Broken Fang Case
Price: around $394
A true veteran of the CS scene, he recorded a 1.23 rating at IEM Melbourne 2025.
His standout performance was on Train versus GamerLegion, where he finished with an 18–7 score and a 1.84 rating.
IEM Melbourne 2025 once again highlighted how deeply intertwined skill and visual culture are in modern Counter-Strike. Each top player not only showcased outstanding individual performance but also emphasized their unique style through the choice of skins — from legendary knives to rare AWP designs. This fusion of skill, atmosphere, and aesthetics is what makes CS such a unique game, loved by millions of fans around the world.
