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Chance of dropping
The StatTrak™ P250 | Contaminant (Battle-Scarred) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Mil-Spec Grade rarity status, obtaining the Contaminant is a challenge, as it boasts a mere chance of dropping.
Community Rating
The StatTrak™ P250 | Contaminant (Battle-Scarred) has garnered significant attention with over 713 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.07.
Overview
The StatTrak™ P250 | Contaminant is a semi-automatic pistol skin in CS:GO. It features an unconventional, organic design with shades of green and brown ink stain patterns that cover the weapon. It belongs to the Nuke Collection and was introduced in April 2021.
Rarity
This skin is of 'Restricted' rarity, meaning it has a medium drop chance. However, due to the StatTrak™ technology which counts the player's kills with the weapon, it is sought after by many players.
History
The Contaminant was introduced as part of the Nuke Collection which was released on April 2021.
Popularity
The Contaminant enjoys moderate popularity amongst players for its distinct design and the added appeal of StatTrak™ technology.
Compatibility
This skin can only be applied to the P250 pistol.
Unique Features
The Contaminant stands out for its creative design resembling a chemical spill, matching the theme of its collection.
Event
This skin was released as part of the regular update cycle. The full set of updates can be found at CS:GO Update History.
Trivia
Although the skin has a grim and foreboding design, it is ironically used for a semi-automatic pistol, which is far less destructive than the 'contamination' suggested in its name.
Skin Designer
The designer of this skin remains a mystery as the skin was released by Valve directly.
Technical Features
The Contaminant is notable for its detailed ink stain pattern and the blend of green and brown hues, making it distinctive among other P250 skins.
Reviews and Ratings
Players and collectionists alike appreciate the distinct aesthetics and the addition of StatTrak™ technology to the Contaminant, rating it highly across various platforms.
Historical Significance
The Contaminant holds a special place in CS:GO history as part of the Nuke Collection, connecting it to one of the iconic maps of the franchise.
Reasons for Popularity
Its popularity can be attributed to its unique design, StatTrak™ feature, and onwards connection to the Nuke map.
Influential Events
No specific events have significantly influenced the popularity of the Contaminant.
Creation Story
The Contaminant was created by Valve as part of an effort to introduce fresh content into CS:GO consistently.
Symbolism and Design Elements
The Contaminant symbolizes destruction and disaster, reflected in its toxic spill inspired design.
Emotional Connection
The Contaminant resonates with players who appreciate unusual, darker skins or those who have an affinity to the Nuke map.
Impact on Community
While it did not have a large-scale impact, the Contaminant still represents one of the more distinctive designs amongst pistol skins.
Usage in Esports
As a relatively new skin, it is making its way into the hands of various professional players, often seen in minor tournaments.
Player Stories
Players often share their delight upon discovering that their Contaminant skin had StatTrak™ enabled, adding another level of persona to the weapon.