A new trend has recently emerged in the CS2 community — players have started recreating the design of the iconic iBUYPOWER (Holo) | Katowice 2014 sticker using five more affordable stickers from the Shanghai Major. This triggered a sudden price spike, with some of the required stickers increasing in price hundreds of times.
The History of the iBUYPOWER Sticker
The iBUYPOWER (Holo) sticker was introduced during the EMS One Katowice 2014 tournament, as part of the Challengers capsule. It represented the iBUYPOWER team, who competed at the event. Following a match-fixing scandal involving the team and the limited availability of the capsule, the sticker became one of the rarest and most valuable items in the game.
As of 2025, its market value ranges from $95,000 to $150,000, depending on the trading platform and overall demand.
The iBUYPOWER (Holo) | Katowice 2014 sticker is considered a top-tier collectible in the CS2 world. It’s often used to customize high-end weapon skins like the AK-47 | Redline or M4A4 | Howl. Having this sticker on a weapon can significantly increase the item’s prestige and value.
How to Recreate the Sticker
To recreate this legendary sticker, players apply five glitter stickers from the PGL Major Shanghai 2024 in a specific pattern. These stickers visually resemble the original and result in a striking replica on weapons. The following are required:
- 2x ropz (Glitter) — price increased from $0.34 to $12
- 1x Lucky (Glitter) — from $0.03 to $0.58
- 1x 3DMAX (Glitter) — from $0.11 to $0.60
- 1x nqz (Glitter) — from $0.15 to $25
This sudden demand has exploded across the market, with traders rushing to buy up these stickers on all major platforms
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Players Are Making Budget Versions of the iBUYPOWER Sticker
This trend seems like a classic case of short-lived hype. In the coming weeks, we’ll likely see even more custom “replicas” of the iBUYPOWER sticker on CS2 servers. Since the original is extremely expensive and out of reach for most players, recreating it with cheaper stickers has become a popular alternative. It lets players enjoy the legendary aesthetic without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars.
A popular streamer jumped on the iBUYPOWER 2014 craft tutorial trend right after the news broke and recreated the design live. Check it below:
The CS2 community has reacted with surprise, humor, and admiration to this creative approach:
“Only a schizo would cook this but 10/10” — lars
“How the hell people are finding stuff like that is beyond me” — BUZZ3R
“Now THIS is what you call a craft. Not some rich id***s putting 1k stickers on the most visible spots in the most bland fashion……” — Hershey
These reactions reflect both the respect for the creativity behind the replica and a subtle critique of the flashy, expensive crafts often seen in the scene.
