The M4A4 Howl is a unique contraband skin with a fascinating history. After its initial release, the original artwork was found to be plagiarized, leading Valve to remove it from cases and change the design, making it the only contraband-rarity skin in the game. This Factory New version features an extraordinary float value of 0.005, placing it among the cleanest Howls in existence.
The Howl depicts a fierce red wolf against a dark background, with flames accentuating the design. Its contraband status and limited supply make it one of the most valuable skins in CS2, with prices consistently appreciating over time. This particular specimen represents a true collector's item.
The M4A4 Howl is the only Contraband-rarity skin in CS2, created after the original design was removed due to copyright issues.
Since becoming contraband, the Howl has seen its value increase by over 1000% from its original price.
The M4A4 Howl's design was changed in 2014, and the original version is no longer obtainable, making existing copies extremely valuable.