CS2 Gamma Doppler: Complete Green Phases Guide

Gamma Doppler is the "green" version of traditional Doppler, introduced in the Gamma Case. With cyan, green tones and the legendary Emerald variant, it's one of CS2's most beautiful finishes.

Gamma Doppler vs Regular Doppler

The 5 Gamma Doppler Phases

Phase 1

• Colors: Bright cyan, almost like artificial blue gem
• CS2 Visual: Much improved - brighter and more vibrant
• Relative value: Medium
• Note: The phase that changed most from CS:GO to CS2

Phase 2

• Colors: Dark green dominant with cyan reflections
• Visual: Closest to a "fake" Emerald
• Relative value: Most expensive among standard phases
• Why: Maximum green possible without being Emerald
• Average price: 20-50% more than other phases

Phase 3

• Colors: Equal mix of cyan and green
• Visual: Peculiar aqua-green tone
• Relative value: Lower
• Note: Many people don't like the resulting color

Phase 4

• Colors: Cyan predominant with green accents
• Visual: Very similar to Phase 3 in CS2
• Relative value: Usually cheapest
• Fun fact: CS2's new engine made Phase 3 and 4 almost indistinguishable

Emerald 💚

• Color: Pure uniform green, like a real emerald
• Rarity: Extremely rare (equivalent to Sapphire)
• Prices:

- Gut Knife: $800 - $1,500 - Flip Knife: $1,500 - $3,000 - Bayonet: $3,500 - $6,000 - M9 Bayonet: $6,000 - $16,000 - Karambit: $8,000 - $15,000 - Butterfly Knife: $12,000 - $25,000

• Status: One of the most expensive finishes in the game
• Premium: Up to 900% more expensive than normal phases

Price Table by Knife (Standard Phases)

Approximate prices in USD, subject to change

Float Value

Like regular Doppler, Gamma Doppler only exists in Factory New:

• Range: 0.00 - 0.08
• Low float (<0.01) = premium
• High float (>0.06) = small discount

For Emeralds, float below 0.01 can add $1,000 - $5,000 to value depending on knife.

Best Glove Combinations

For Emerald:

• Specialist Gloves Emerald Web - Perfect match
• Sport Gloves Hedge Maze - Excellent combination
• Broken Fang Gloves Jade - More affordable option

For Standard Phases:

• Moto Gloves Finish Line - Matching green
• Hand Wraps Spruce DDPAT - Budget friendly
• Sport Gloves Omega - For more neutral looks

Knives with Gamma Doppler

The finish is available on the same knives as Doppler:

• Bayonet, Butterfly Knife, Flip Knife, Gut Knife
• Huntsman Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet
• Navaja Knife, Shadow Daggers, Talon Knife
• + all other knives from Gamma/Gamma 2 Case

How to Identify Phases

By visual:

• Phase 1: More cyan than green
• Phase 2: More green than cyan (more expensive)
• Phase 3/4: Balanced mix (hard to distinguish)
• Emerald: Pure green, no cyan

By Finish Catalog:

• #568 = Emerald
• #569 = Phase 1
• #570 = Phase 2
• #571 = Phase 3
• #572 = Phase 4

Gamma Doppler Also Exists On:

Besides knives, Gamma Doppler finish appears on:

• Glock-18 Gamma Doppler (the only weapon with Gamma Doppler)

- Same 5 phases - Emerald Glock worth $2,000 - $5,000

Investment

Emerald:

• ✅ One of the most stable skins for investment
• ✅ High and constant demand
• ✅ Limited supply

Phase 2:

• ✅ Best value for green visual
• ✅ Good liquidity

Phase 3/4:

• ⚠️ Lower demand
• ⚠️ Consider only if you get a very good price

Buying Tips

• Phase 2 vs Emerald: If budget allows, go Emerald - the visual difference is huge
• Phase 3 vs 4: In CS2, they're almost identical - buy the cheaper one
• Always inspect: Screenshots can deceive about the phase
• Check catalog number: Safest way to confirm

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Updated February 2026